Waves of prosperity

July 31, 2026

The Lake Erie shoreline of Western New York has quietly become one of the region's greatest economic and recreational success stories. Thanks to decades of conservation efforts that have restored water quality and strengthened fish…

Family Fest planned for Sunday at Holy Trinity

This time of year, the weather is so nice, it’s a shame to spend hours indoors instead of enjoying time…

Challengers need to spice up insipid races

As the month of July melts into the sunset, August begins to turn up the heat when it comes to…

Fredonia to ditch meters, offer two-hour parking plan

Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson and the Village Board have put the brakes on a downtown parking plan that has been…

Reel lake dilemmas

The numbers from this year's Sunset Bay Walleye Shootout in Hanover tell two stories about Lake Erie. One celebrates perhaps…

Pomfret gets more funds for merger study

The town of Pomfret is getting additional funds from the county for a study to investigate options for shared services…

Local/Region

Discovery Way needs volunteers

Pictured is a work crew from July 22 at Discovery Way at Point Gratiot…

RIPLEY — The Ripley beach stairs will be closed until further notice, Town of Ripley board…

Ripley beach stairs closed, need repairs

Senior Center celebrates birthdays

SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek Village Wide Yard Sales take place on Saturday. The village…

Silver Creek plans yard sales on Saturday

Local Sports

97 teams begin Chadwick Bay Softball Bash today

The largest single weekend softball tournament in Western New York, the Chadwick Bay Softball…

FREDONIA — Matt Kessler, Tony Nicosia and Sam Allesi all shot 35 to lead the Thursday…

Golf leagues

JAMESTOWN — The Lake Erie Jackals will be holding a 3-on-3 basketball tournament Aug. 14-16 in…

3-on-3 hoops tourney scheduled

New York invasion

Latest news

Fredonia to ditch meters, offer two-hour parking plan

Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson and the Village Board have put the brakes on a…

Jury convicts Matar of terrorist act in attack on Rushdie

Police seek assistance in locating missing city man

South Carolina bicyclist dies after striking vehicle

This week's poll question: Should there be free parking in area downtowns?

The OBSERVER’s View

The OBSERVER’s View: Another high cost for SUNY to absorb

New York state this week announced the ratification of a five-year labor agreement with the United University Professions (UUP), which includes approximately 42,000 SUNY faculty and professional employees. The agreement, which runs until July 1, 2031, was approved by 98% of UUP members who cast ballots. As part of the deal, raises in each…

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