Outside of Wicked Warrens in Jamestown, about a dozen protesters gathered, shortly before Rep. Nick Langworthy was to speak at the CHQ Chamber’s “State of NY-23” Congressional luncheon. While the protesters held signs regarding cuts…
Taking on a crisis is unpopular, lonely at top
At the conclusion of Dunkirk’s Common Council meeting, department heads and elected officials gathered around to congratulate newly approved Police…
FHS Class of 1956 holding 70th reunion
Fredonia High School’s Class of 1956 gathers this weekend for what class member Wally Latimer said could be the last…
Jamestown man found with crack cocaine, charged
A Jamestown man faces drug charges after a search warrant was executed on North Main Street on Thursday morning. Joel…
Report reveals ‘serious’ mistreatment concerns inside Lakeview
A report released this week by The Correctional Association of New York reveals “serious concerns” regarding the treatment of inmates…
Fentanyl, firearm charges levied on Jamestown man
A Jamestown man is facing federal drug and firearm charges. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Thursday that Dasai Bradberry, 24,…
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FRIDAY, AUG. 7 National Comedy Center’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Stand-Up Showcase Reg Lenna Center for the Arts 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Showcase includes Ian Lara, Gina Brillon, Peter Revello and other comics TBA. At other times, Festival features stand-up showcases, late night comedy, free block parties, live music, Lucy tribute…
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Jamestown man found with crack cocaine, charged
A Jamestown man faces drug charges after a search warrant was executed on North Main Street on Thursday morning. Joel I. Rosario-Negron, 44, of Jamestown was charged with two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia at 6:10 a.m. Thursday. According to a police report, narcotics
Two Jamestown residents face charges after a search warrant was executed at 6:33 a.m. Thursday on…
Two charged after drug raid in Jamestown
Report reveals ‘serious’ mistreatment concerns inside Lakeview
A Jamestown man is facing federal drug and firearm charges. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Thursday…
Fentanyl, firearm charges levied on Jamestown man
The OBSERVER’s View
Busy weekend a draw for county
It is Chautauqua County’s time to shine. Besides the regular staples that include Music on the Pier in Dunkirk and area Farmers’ Markets, there’s reason to believe this could be one of the biggest tourism weekends of the year. Other major events taking place include: — The 81st annual rodeo will be through Saturday.…
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Commentary
Other voices: Democracy doesn't require truth police
It became fashionable a few years ago for people to blame “misinformation” for others holding views they find wrongheaded. Social media platforms, sometimes jawboned by the federal government, invoked this supposed crisis to justify censorship, especially during the pandemic. This insulted the intelligence of the American people, who can make up their own minds…
Reagan movie superbly made, worth seeing
The marauding creatures of the night
Strong trio put nation, not party first
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Power can be dangerous in wrong hands
The information here comes from books written by legitimate historians along with reputable news media and/or internet sources. The first amendment of our Constitution allows me to express these facts and opinions. Adolf Hitler was born to a relatively poor family in Austria-Hungary. After moving to Germany, he enlisted in the Bavarian Army at…