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Opinion

Boat Cruise Under The Bridge

Local Commentaries

They say that about 90% of an iceberg you don’t see - it is underwater. The same thing might be said for a bridge. Most of it is underneath the bridge surface. What you drive on which is visible to the eye, is just its surface...a lot is going on underneath to support the pavement you are ...

Strassel Sees American Political Realignment

Local Commentaries

CHAUTAUQUA - Alaskans understandably cherish summer months, when days are warm and long, much longer than elsewhere in the country. In fact, Kimberly Strassel, who lives near Anchorage, told audiences at Chautauqua Institution on June 23 and 24, that since moving to Alaska eight years ago, ...

County Leaders Pump Up Gas Prices

Editor's Corner

Right as the summer travel season kicked into full gear, Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel indicated he is heated over prices at the pump. Last week in a letter, he called on state and federal authorities to investigate the gasoline costs being paid by motorists here at home. “Families, ...

Do We Support Job Corps, Or Its Mission?

In Our Opinion

There is a crucial question that needs to be answered as debate continues over the fate of the federal Job Corps program - do we support the Job Corps or its mission? It’s an important distinction to make. There is only one outcome for those who support the Job Corps as it is currently ...

County’s Shared Services Push Needs More Than Money

In Our Opinion

Twice in recent weeks we’ve seen shared services agreements come to an end. The first was a note that North Harmony was ending its agreement to share an assessor and code enforcement officer with the town of Busti. Then, it was learned Chautauqua and Mayville are ending a shared code ...

Faith Community Makes Its Mark In Big And Small Ways

In Our Opinion

Many area residents, we’re sure, don’t understand everything the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints espouses. We’re sure, however, that the church does good work in the community - and that’s something everyone should be able to get behind. The Church of Jesus Christ of ...