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The OBSERVER’s View

DUNKIRK: City’s tree effort keeps on growing

Who says there’s no green in Dunkirk? Though the money troubles in City Hall are garnering a lot of attention in recent months, a tree-growing campaign continues to branch out. Two groups, Revitalize Dunkirk and A Tree for Thee effort, have been busy replacing those that were damaged and ...

SPORTS Unifed happenings bring special spirit

Dancing. Friendship. Fun. In addition, there are memories that last a lifetime. That’s what happens at just about every unified sporting event. Residents who have not attended a happening like this should do so at the next opportunity. On Monday, a special ceremony involved team members ...

DUNKIRK: One proposition needs scrutiny

There are needed upgrades and repairs … and then there are wants. As Dunkirk City Schools looks ahead to an $83.7 million capital project vote May 21, there is no doubt improvements are needed. Most important of the proposals to voters will be Proposition 2, which includes an addition to the ...

COUNTY It’s time to get serious on housing

It’s been readily apparent to anyone attempting to buy a home the past few years that buying a house isn’t cheap in the north county anymore. There is a reason there has been such a visible increase in the number of people who need the county’s help finding emergency housing in area ...

FREDONIA: Referendum call seems desperate

Fredonia’s tug-of-war lawsuit over the reservoir and the potential future move to the Dunkirk water system is supposed to have its day in court on Monday. Petitioners are seeking to have the Village Board decision of Dec. 26 squashed. How that plays out remains to be seen. Our take on the ...

BRITAIN: Country begins to eliminate smoking

It’s not just a United States thing; there are smokers around the world who wish they never had taken “that first puff” of a cigarette — for health or other reasons, including the cost of continuing what many call a habit. Regardless, smokers throughout this planet who have access to ...