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Opinion

Manchin’s Concerns Over Democratic Party Spot On

In Our Opinion

For a brief moment on Sunday following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he would not seek re-election in November, Sen. Joe Manchin considered switching parties back to Democrat to explore running for office. That changed a short while later as support coalesced around Vice President ...

Humanity Must Be Able To Laugh At Itself

Local Commentaries

CHAUTAUQUA—With Donald Trump having been almost assassinated and Joe Biden having stood down, we interrupt this unexpectedly serious fortnight in American history for a word about comedy. Yes, comedy. ı ı ı Actress Sally Struthers played Archie and Edith’s daughter, Gloria, on the ...

With Less Variety, Conservatives On Right Track

Editor's Corner

CELORON — Almost a decade ago, the Chautauqua County Conservative Party annual dinner was the one political gathering that knew no boundaries. Entering the 2015 event at the White Inn in Fredonia included a plethora of candidates who were seeking an endorsement from an additional line. Many ...

Looking To Past Is Wrong Way To Approach Dunkirk Aid

In Our Opinion

County lawmakers will vote today on a resolution requested by County Executive PJ Wendel asking the state Attorney General’s office to investigate Dunkirk’s budget process, audit and applicable financial documents for the city from 2014 through 2024. “At the end of the day, we just need ...

Borrello Speaking The Frustrations Of Thousands Locally

In Our Opinion

State Sen. George Borrello was not Monday morning quarterbacking in criticizing the New York State Thruway last week over its poor decision to place turbines at its exits more than a decade ago. He was only speaking of the frustrations he’s heard from thousands of residents he serves. Last ...