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In Our Opinion

Seek Togetherness, Not Violence

For as much as our culture likes to hold itself as above political violence, people historically sure do a lot of it. The horrendous attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, as he campaigned in Butler, Pa. is another wretched entry to an equally wretched list. Political ...

Rental Inspection Ordinance Isn’t A Cure-All For Housing Problems

A rental inspection ordinance throughout New York state is a good step. Too many properties have seen maintenance deferred for so long they shouldn’t be rented in their current condition. The state took the lead by requiring counties to undertake inspections, provided funding to help carry ...

We Reiterate, A Special Committee Not Needed To Review CPS Issues

We never thought it was necessary to create a special committee to address concerns with how the county’s Child Protective Services program operates. That doesn’t mean legislator Susan Parker, D-Fredonia, was wrong, however. She’s actually correct - the County Legislature does have the ...

We Hope More Follow The United Way’s Lead

There is now only one United Way in Chautauqua County. Kudos to the boards of the United Way of Northern Chautauqua County and the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County in approving the merger of the two organizations and setting the dates for one countywide United Way campaign this fall. ...

Bemus Point Electric School Bus Vote Could Have Statewide Impact

It will be interesting to see what Bemus Point Central School District voters decide on Sept. 5 in regard to purchasing electric school buses. Voters are being asked to approve a Bond Anticipation Note to pay the $236,000 local share to purchase two electric school buses. The debt service ...