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The OBSERVER’s View

SUPREME COURT: Declining case is win for democracy

The edition of The New York Times that appeared on March 29, 1960, reported on a strike by bus workers in Tampa, Fla., a former Chicago nightclub owner being found dead in a sewer, First Lady Mamie Eisenhower getting a new hair-do and former Minnesota Gov. Harold Stassen suggesting that ...

FREDONIA Jazz event grows in popularity

Jazz will be on the menu throughout the coming weekend in the village. Starting tonight, the annual Fredonia Jazz Festival that is produced by the Fredonia Jazz Society gets underway. At Domus Fare restaurant on Main Street, the Nick Finzer Quartet will play at 5:30 and again at 8 p.m. today. ...

UNITED WAY Campaign is key cog for community

Promoting partnerships has been one of the more recent missions of the United Way of Northern Chautauqua County. This effort — through dialogue and meetings — is important to the non-profits who are United Way member agencies. But with anything, having sustainability is the most important ...

RURAL MINISTRY: Time to begin thinking of holidays

Recent events have brought to light that it is not too early to think about Chautauqua County Rural Ministry when considering the holidays. This Friday, Shorewood Country Club is holding an event to benefit the agency. It is set for Oct. 20. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 ...

GALA Distinction event aligns with YWCA

A special event will take place later this week. The Young Women’s Christian Association of Westfield will be holding its first Women of Distinction Gala, set to honor area women who champion the mission of YWCA. The criteria for the women nominated to be honored at the gala includes: ...

FREDONIA: SUNY requires alternate provider

In March, this corner advocated for the State University of New York at Fredonia to consider an option that is already on the table for a new Brooks-TLC Hospital System if it is built in village: have an alternative water source. During a College Council meeting earlier this month, a letter to ...