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The OBSERVER’s View

CEREMONY: Remembering workers, labor leaders

Saturday’s Workers’ Memorial ceremony that takes place at Erlandson Overview Park in Frewsburg will pay tribute to some of the region’s greatest advocates for those on the job. During this year’s ceremony, plaques will be dedicated to the memory of members of the Chautauqua County ...

DUNKIRK Having comforts during graduation

It appears the Dunkirk High School graduating Class of 2024 may not be celebrating at the football field. During a recent school board meeting the previous location for the ceremony — State University of New York at Fredonia — was being considered. DHS held its ceremonies at SUNY prior to ...

GOWANDA Table set in village planning process

Wednesday will be an important night in mapping the future of a Western New York municipality. Residents of the village of Gowanda are invited to attend the first meeting of the Local Planning Committee regarding the NY Forward grant funding plans. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the ...

FREDONIA: Tax-hike foes go silent for schools

It’s likely the Fredonia Village Board will approve its 2024-25 spending plan tonight during a meeting. What began as a nearly 20% property tax increase has been lowered to 5.85%. That’s still over the tax cap and unacceptable to some residents who have spoken out during recent hearings, ...

DUNKIRK: Tough choices include festivals

Dunkirk this week announced a full slate of events as part of its traditional Music on the Pier and summer festivals. Though it’s a welcome sign that warmer weather is on the way, it also brings a bit of a pause. City officials are navigating their way through a multi-million dollar ...

NATION: Student loan relief is a lawmaker issue

The Biden Administration, once again, is trying to use executive action to reduce student loan debt. And once again, the White House’s approach fails to address the root causes of this problem and ignores the historic avenues that allow such root causes or larger concerns to be aired and ...