Surrounded by the Dunkirk and Fredonia mayors - as well as candidates Tracy Mitrano and Judy Einach - Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul made the trip Saturday to Dunkirk to announce her support for the Democratic candidates. Einach is running against incumbent Andrew Goodell while Mitrano is seeking to ...
Last year, more than 3,000 visitors indulged in the wonder and excitement that is the Fredonia Mini Maker Faire. That number is expected to climb higher today thanks to some new Makers in attendance. The Fredonia Mini Maker Faire, a joint production between Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES ...
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Friday that Michael Pacheco, aka Michael Dominguez, 27, of Dunkirk, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distribution of 500 grams or more cocaine, was sentenced to serve 18 months in prison by Chief ...
The Hispanic Education Coalition is hosting a community engagement session starting at 10 a.m. today at School 3 in Dunkirk, located at 742 Lamphere St. The Hispanic Education Coalition is a volunteer group of community stakeholders who meet throughout the year to study, discuss and ...
“We can do no great things — only small things with great love.” Mario Marchese’s humble approach to entertaining thousands upon thousands of children is best summed up by his favorite quote. It’s a mindset he’s lived by since he first decided to become a full-time magician twelve ...
In the month of August the village of Gowanda Police Department answered 438 calls for service. There were nine custodial arrests with 47 total charges, two DWI arrests, two reportable accidents, 37 traffic citations issued, 20 police reports generated, five mental hygiene assists and ...
JAMESTOWN — “Everything You Wanted To Know About Transgender, Non-Binary, and Intersex People…But Were Afraid To Ask!,” a public forum and panel discussion, will be held at Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown Campus from 6-8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26. The event is free and open ...
Special to the OBSERVER Homecoming at the State University of New York at Fredonia today through Sunday through 21 marks the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1968, the 20th anniversary of the combined Department of Theatre and Dance and the 60th anniversary of the passing of Dr. Georgiana von ...
Paving on Central Avenue got underway Thursday.
Homecoming events at SUNY Fredonia include Young Adult author Sharon Flake with a talk entitled, “The Power of Literature to Give Voice to Young Adults,” today, Oct. 19, at 4 p.m., in McEwen Hall Room 209 at the State University of New York at Fredonia. A reception will follow Ms. ...
“City Speaks” will be riding along with Mayor Wilfred Rosas and DPW Director Randy Woodbury to give the residents a visual update on the many happenings that are taking place in the city. “City Speaks” can be viewed daily on Spectrum 1301 at 3 p.m. and again at 10 p.m. You can also ...
The Chautauqua Cattaraugus Women's Action Group (CCWAG) hasannounced its endorsement of the re-election campaign of Sheriff Joseph Gerace. In awarding its support, the organization cited several of Sheriff Gerace's many accomplishments. Public safety has always been Sheriff Gerace's number ...
ARKWRIGHT — A Fredonia woman could run, but she could not hide. On Wednesday, Chautauqua County sheriff’s deputies conducted a warrant check for Alisha Scinta, 48, on Center Road. Scinta was known to be wanted for felony grand larceny. Following an investigation Scinta was located in a ...
CLYMER — The New York State Police said it is investigating a truck that illegally passed a stopped Clymer Central School bus on Oct. 11 that almost struck two students. The incident was captured on video from a bus camera and was played for the public during a Clymer Board of Education ...
Erie County Legislator John Mills has introduced a resolution urging state Gov. Andrew Cuomo to include funding for Sturgeon Point Marina in the town of Evans in his 2019 budget. The resolution passed the Legislature unanimously. The Sturgeon Point Marina is the only full service marina ...
JAMESTOWN – Recently Audubon Community Nature Center received a grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation Legacy Funds from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. Thanks to this support, Nature Play Days on the third Saturday morning of every month are now free. Oct. 20, 10 ...
The long-awaited repairs to the steps at Fredonia Village Hall’s Church Street main entrance began Monday morning. A. Carapella Masonry of Fredonia is doing the job. Work is expected to take about a week, according to Mayor Athanasia Landis.
ANGOLA — The residents of Evans now have three part-time officers patrolling the streets of the town. At the latest Town Board meeting a resolution passed 3-0 to hire Evans’ third and final part-time officer. The officer taking the position was present at the meeting and thanked the ...
Something spooky will be taking place for two days outside of Forestville. The Forestville Class of 2022 has teamed up with Harvest Happenings to present the first “Forestville Freshman Fright Fest.” Classmates have made scary decorations and planned some surprises in the woods and grape ...
SILVER CREEK — Anderson-Lee Library, located at 43 Main St. in Silver Creek will offer a bullet journal class on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 11 to 12:30 p.m. Come and learn the basics of this organizing system, which according to www.bulletjournal.com is "…a mindfulness practice disguised as a ...