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The OBSERVER’s View

ELECTIONS Can we boost turnout for the local races?

Voter turnout was through the roof a week ago, both in Chautauqua County, New York state and the country at large. It wasn’t unexpected. Voters always turn out when it’s time to vote for a president, and the 2024 race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris was something we’ve never ...

Drivers must heed ‘Move Over Law’

New York state’s “Move Over Law” has been on the books for nearly 15 years. It requires drivers to be extra cautious when approaching an emergency or hazard vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road with its emergency lights on. Drivers are expected to move one full lane away ...

Sheridan: Another effort assists area veteran

Sheridan has a strong history of supporting its veteran community. Once a month in the fall and winter months, the Veterans of Foreign Wars post holds a flea market with some of the proceeds benefiting those who served. This weekend, another effort will take place — the Warrior Relief Fund. ...

Dunkirk: Fundraiser drives school spirit

For more than a week, the Dunkirk school community has been rallying for a city family impacted by a fire that heavily damaged their home last month on King Street. Today, those efforts become a bit competitive. Today and Thursday, athletes from across sports will be playing against each ...

ELECTION DAY Big bucks part of the process

Today is Election Day, the culmination of what feels like two years of campaigning by presidential candidates. More than $1 billion will have been spent by Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in an effort to secure your vote. Another $250,000 ...

DUNKIRK Events feed at lunch, benefit organizations

A city church is giving back by way of hot dog sales. As noted in an article last week, St. John’s United Church of Christ in Dunkirk held its final lunch event last month. Sale proceeds help many of the nonprofits that help those in need around the north county. Those include: Rural ...