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The OBSERVER’s View

FREDONIA: Non-fest details need team effort

Village of Fredonia officials find themselves in a difficult position. Within two months, the notorious non Fred Fest will take place within the municipality. For those living inside the limits — and especially near downtown — this is a real disruption. In the bigger picture, however, it ...

HIDDEN COSTS: Time right to look at the ‘junk fees’

You just bought those two concert tickets at $200 each. You go to check out … only to find that your real price is $250 each thanks to hidden fees. A recent survey by Consumer Reports found that most Americans have been confronted with hidden fees, and 96% find them to be very annoying. A ...

SCHOOLS: State, federal gifts of funds dries up

What happened earlier this month in Forestville will be taking place at many of the 18 schools in Chautauqua County. As costs increase — and the American Rescue Plan Act funds run dry — district leaders are going to begin lamenting the lack of aid from the state. According to Forestville ...

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 ...