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Seneca Nation president denounces racist comment by pundit

CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY, IRVING — Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca released a statement Friday denouncing a blatantly racist comment posted to social media by conservative political pundit Ann Coulter. Coulter’s post, which was linked to a 2023 speech by a member of the Navajo ...

Water plant has recent history of ‘challenges’

A Fredonia water department employee is no longer at their job after the latest boil order. Mayor Michael Ferguson told WKBW-TV of Buffalo on Thursday that the unnamed worker was fired. Ferguson didn’t immediately return an OBSERVER call Friday morning seeking comment on the ...

Over $6.7M Grant for Head Start projects in county

Rep. Nick Langworthy announced that Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. has been awarded $6,767,042 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Head Start Projects. “I am proud to support the over $6.7 million from HHS for Head Start Projects in Chautauqua,” said Langworthy. ...

Applications Open For County’s 3% Tourism Development Grant Program

The 3% Occupancy Tax Tourism Product Development Grant Program is designed to boost visibility of Chautauqua County beyond its borders and spark greater interest in the area’s tourism opportunities. Officials are looking for projects that can help attract more visitors—especially overnight ...

Educational professionals celebrates 73rd Boss’s Night and Meeting

PORTLAND — The Chautauqua County Association of Educational Office Professionals marked a major milestone with the celebration of its 73rd Annual Boss’s Night and Meeting, held at the picturesque 21 Brix Winery. The event brought together nearly 50 attendees, including 11 school ...

Gowanda High School announces honor rolls

Dozens of students achieved high honor, honor and merit roll status at Gowanda High School for the fourth quarter marking period of the 2024-25 academic year. High Honor Roll (average of 95 and higher) Grade 9: Sophia Birtchnall, Jackson Cook, Serena Darling, Colton Davis, Isabella ...