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Opinion

Retrospective

Retrospective

Thirty years ago — 1994 Two Brocton Central School students have qualified as National Cheerleader Association All-American Cheerleaders. Jessica Pendl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Pendl of Fredonia and Darren Manzella, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Manzella of Portland, were chosen as ...

Havoc: State feeling weather’s wrath

The OBSERVER’s View

We thought we had seen the destructive power of Mother Nature when a tornado ripped through Arkwright and Hanover a couple of weeks ago. Winds reached 110 miles an hour, but damage was largely limited to minor roof and tree damage along Henry Road in Arkwright; tree damage along Putnam, ...

Retrospective

Retrospective

Thirty years ago — 1994 Several months ago, a countywide task force was formed by former county legislator Al Jones and includes businessmen, county legislators and other interested county residents. It has become the mission of this committee to enlist broad-based support for the ...

More Dem stone throwing from glass houses

Commentary

The July 5-6 edition of the OBSERVER included an opinion piece continuing the tired mantra that Donald Trump is a “Liar” and a “Threat to Democracy.” The 2024 election will be a binary choice as long as Democrats can keep RFK Jr. off the ballot (in their quest to promote democracy), ...

Retrospective

Retrospective

Thirty years ago — 1994 The Northern Chautauqua Catholic School Board of Education announced that Michael E. Goth of Silver Creek has been named principal. Mr. Goth recently retired as principal of Silver Creek Elementary School after 15 years of service. Prior to coming to Silver Creek in ...

Small-town events get big lift from volunteers

Editor's corner

Rural America scored another victory of sorts last week. Surrounded by state representatives, community leaders hailed the opening of the Forestville Farmers’ Market that will last through October. Besides having the participation of vendors, it sent an important statement to residents of ...