http://www.observertoday.comTop Headlinesen-usSat, 25 May 2013 12:51:16 EDTSat, 25 May 2013 12:51:16 EDThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rsshttp://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/556755.htmlThe No. 1 employer in Chautauqua County is its government with 1,470 employees. Last year, this entity raised property taxes nearly 9 percent and faces another major obstacle this year - an $18 million to $20 million deficit.Sun, 6 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/556507.htmlAnother north county township with a population of less than 1,500 residents, but a government of people nonetheless. According to the Census, the median income is $31,050, which is close to the town's median salary.Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/556262.htmlIt is the tiniest village in Erie County. Yet, when a vote to dissolve an extra layer of government was taken, many who voted took the easy - and more expensive - route. They voted to remain a village.Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/555991.htmlMore than 24,000 residents live in the largest government municipalities of our region - Dunkirk and Fredonia.Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/555749.htmlA $16 million EXCEL project for repairs desperately needed for the Brocton Central Schools will be voted on Feb. 15.Sun, 6 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EDT