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Opinion

The shoe is on the other foot

Commentary

This is an old saying that my father taught me. I am not sure there is a way to describe what it means, other than it conveys the idea that “things have changed” or “the situation is now reversed.” However it is used, it seems to describe what has now happened in our national ...

COUNTY: Overlooking real bridge issues

The OBSERVER’s View

More than a week ago everyone was talking about a social media post that raised concerns, once again, about safety of the Veterans Memorial Bridge across Chautauqua Lake. It’s a story The Post-Journal first reported months ago. State Transportation Department officials reassured officials ...

60 years of opportunity with Job Corps

Commentary

On Aug. 20, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Economic Opportunity Act, a centerpiece of his War on Poverty. Along with 10 other major programs, the act established a federal Job Corps program designed to increase the employability of young adults by “providing them with ...

WESTFIELD SCHOOL: Numbers back post elimination

The OBSERVER’s View

Westfield Academy & Central School’s decision to eliminate a teaching position was not a popular move in the spring with some. But it was responsible. Last month, two second-grade teachers attended a board meeting in an effort to get the district to reconsider not replacing the position ...

The people’s column

Peoples column

‘Gutter politics’ helps feed fear Editor, OBSERVER: I find it deeply disturbing that a recent commentary writer would insinuate that the Donald Trump rally was the reason for the murder of firefighter Corey Comperatore! The cause of his death was gross incompetence and carelessness ...

There’s reason for religious faith in Trump

Commentary

This is in response to the commentary Aug. 10 headlined “Evangelicals Who’ve Been Deceived.” I am truly amazed that anyone would criticize Evangelicals for supporting Donald Trump, and thus empower the political left which is as anti-evangelical as one can get. I find it even more ...