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The OBSERVER’s View

BUFFALO SABRES Lots to lose when wearing the blues

Before the 2007 season, the Buffalo Sabres wore a black and red uniform combination that made a bit of a comeback last year. Throughout those years, the wardrobe that was accompanied by what many considered a goathead, was often despised by those who liked the traditional look of the royal blue ...

COUNTY: Airport needs look ahead, not to past

We still think the county’s market analysis to determine if the county should try again to restore commercial air service to the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown is a waste of money — as most county spending on trying to restore Essential Air Service has been. The study isn’t ...

WATER DISTRICT Billing agency part of troubles

We are firm believers in the benefits of the North County Water District. We are not, however, big boosters of the arm of the agency. Going back to 2022, there have been documented issues regarding how the money coming in — and being transferred — has been handled. Through it all, this ...

OPERA HOUSE Unique insight into life in Ukraine

One area resident’s visit to the Ukraine is sure to be an eye-opener for many locally. Tonight at the Fredonia Opera House, village resident Patrick Stokes will give an illustrated lecture about his recent experience as a humanitarian aid volunteer in Ukraine. According to the Opera House, ...

SPORTS School spirit wins in unified events

Teamwork, intensity and fun could be seen in a photo highlighting what is a winning effort. All those ingredients were so apparent in an event preceding a recent Dunkirk-Fredonia boys basketball game as part of a celebration for Unified Sports. Led by the booming voice of Dunkirk ...

New York State No more tweaks needed for wage

Yet another proposal to increase the state’s minimum wage has been introduced in the state Legislature — and this one could be particularly damaging to upstate New York. For the past eight years, there have been two minimum wages in New York state — one for the New York City region and ...