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The OBSERVER’s View

Fredonia: Saturday energy to fill the village

Fredonia will take on an exciting and energetic atmosphere this weekend that will include an influx of visitors and an annual return of a downtown venue. For starters, it is commencement weekend at the State University of New York at Fredonia. Graduates and families will gather to celebrate ...

SCHOOLS: Smart lessons in Westfield plans

In a week, area residents will be voting on millions of dollars when they decide on school budgets. One of the most interesting discussions this year took place in Westfield in recent months. Board of Education members were open and frank about the situation they were facing. Enrollment ...

NEW YORK STATE: Lawsuits could have been avoided

Four lawsuits have been filed across the state from groups and municipalities concerned about the effects of the state’s Freshwater Wetlands Act. Concerns are nothing new to our readers. We’ve been reporting on them long before they were a concern throughout the rest of the state. While ...

LAW ENFORCEMENT: Regional policing excels in Fredonia

Last weekend was not as rambunctious as expected. From what we can see in the lack of police reports and scanner activity, the notorious Not Fred Fest was much tamer than what happened in 2024. There were no stabbings, fires or shootings. Some inebriation did occur, but that is to be expected ...

SAFETY: Another journey in transportation

North county motorists will likely have an opinion on future changes that will impact Vineyard Drive. On Tuesday at the Quality Inn Hotel, 3925 Vineyard Drive, a presentation will take place to outline what is being proposed. As part of the Complete Streets initiative, the plan aims to ...

ENVIRONMENT: Another way to reduce waste

Landfills across the nation are growing too fast. Americans have a habit of buying stuff — and then discarding it. That’s why the state Department of Environmental Conservation is noting Compost Awareness Week through May 10. It encourages local communities to explore the benefits of ...