Dunkirk Intermediate School held its annual Halloween costume parade around the school building on Friday afternoon. At promptly 2 p.m., Principal Kim Texter opened the doors and held a toy child in the air, dressed…
City police announce wave of juvenile incidents
The Dunkirk Police Department released information Friday about a series of incidents involving juveniles. “Over the past several months, the…
Local Republicans lead rally for Blakeman
LAKEWOOD — Bruce Blakeman, Republican candidate for governor, has made his final campaign pitch to Chautauqua County voters. U.S. Rep.…
Fredonia grants tenure to three teachers
Board of Education Vice President Sheila Hahn could hardly contain her excitement at a recent meeting as it came time…
In age of sharing, privacy picture blurs
Rare is the moment when our senior U.S. senator is critical of any type of picture taking. A longstanding political…
County lawmakers pass budget by 10-9 vote
MAYVILLE – By the thinnest of margins, the Chautauqua County Legislature has approved its budget for 2027. The budget was…
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Brocton approves fire contract with Portland
BROCTON — The Village of Brocton approved a fire protection contract for the year 2027 with the Portland Fire Department for District 1, beginning on Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. The total amount of $65,000 is due March 1, 2027. The contract is the same as the current agreement for 2026. The Village Board…
Jamestown Community College board members will learn more on Nov. 17 about grants related to the…
JCC to hear updates on ‘The Jay’ grants
Legislator seeks re-election to serve city
Chautauqua Works will be closed to walk-in customers from Tuesday, Nov. 3, through Friday, Nov. 27,…
Chautauqua Works system upgrade to close office starting Tuesday
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‘Things we dream of’
SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek/Forestville Black Knights picked up their fourth consecutive victory…
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City school costume parade a treat
Dunkirk Intermediate School held its annual Halloween costume parade around the school building on…
City police announce wave of juvenile incidents
County lawmakers pass budget by 10-9 vote
Water samples were collected Thursday morning in Fredonia, putting the village on the path to ending…
Process to end Fredonia boil order begins
The OBSERVER’s View
Lots of treats in seasonal happenings
In terms of consumer popularity, Halloween is becoming a real treat for retailers. In a survey conducted for the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, it’s expected that $13.5 billion will be expensed in America in preparation for the Oct. 31 day. “Consumers continue to make Halloween a…
Attorney general needs to stick to law
Our selections for state Supreme Court
Energy costs crucial in governor’s race
Obituaries
Judith H. Haynes
Judy was the embodiment of love and kindness. In every role she held, she truly searched for a way to make the day a little brighter, or to make life a little less heavy for everyone she encountered- always putting the needs of others before her own. Her warm smile, sense of humor, and…
William E. “Bill” Blizzard
Deborah A. Fisher
Richard D. “Chip” Quadri
Commentary
Bruce Blakeman Needs More Than A Victory
Uprising in France worth U.S. attention
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Prevention best protection against cancer
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