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The OBSERVER’s View

FREDONIA A vote for safety on Election Day

Fredonia Central Schools earlier this month declared it will be a day off for students on Election Day, Nov. 5. While the decision was not fully about voter awareness, it does involve polling decisions. Years ago, Chautauqua County designated Wheelock School as a site for a portion of village ...

Pomfret Building proves cooperative spirit

Pomfret Town Board highway members deserve a round of applause. During a meeting last week, the department’s Superintendent Jude Gardner hailed the completion of a new salt barn. Gardner said at a town board meeting held at the Lily Dale Fire Hall that he and his seven employees built the ...

Schools: Enrollment hikes an area anomaly

Schools in the north county are touting the fact their enrollment is up when compared to the previous year. Within the last month, Fredonia, Westfield and Ripley have noted the increase in students. That is a refreshing change, but it does not fix years of overinvestment in buildings and ...

EDUCATION: A new battle in classrooms

Just about every adult in America who attended a public school has passed through a history class, and maybe they had an aptitude for the subject, had a teacher who inspired them to dig deeper, or were turned off completely by a clock-punching instructor who offered little more than a dry ...

DUNKIRK Leaders finally focus on spending

City of Dunkirk council members have started their work on Mayor Kate Wdowiasz’s proposal that increases taxes 108%. Obviously, there is plenty to scrutinize. For her part last week, Councilwoman Natalie Luczkowiak of the First Ward noted some suggestions she would like to see in the budget ...

FREDONIA Growing need seen for annual challenge

It is up to you, Fredonia. The annual Feeding Fredonia Challenge is underway and runs through Oct. 18. Residents are encouraged to purchase nonperishable items, such as pasta and pasta sauce, canned fruit and vegetables, beans, soup, cereal, peanut butter, canned meats such as tuna and ...