A 25-year-old man who was stopped on a traffic violation in the city of Dunkirk is facing weapons and drug charges. Around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dunkirk Police Department officers stopped a vehicle. The operator, Christopher…
FHS Class of ‘56 reunion ‘very special’
Saturday, Aug. 8, was a very special day in the minds of the Fredonia High School Class of 1956. One…
'Great Gatsby' gala ready to benefit NCCS
Northern Chautauqua Catholic School invites the community to step back into the glamour and excitement of the Roaring ’20s for…
Breakthrough moments bring lots of magic
Parenting is one of the hardest responsibilities anyone can undertake, yet it can also be one of the most rewarding…
Woman charged in assault on Jamestown officer
JAMESTOWN -- A 33-year-old Pennsylvania woman is facing second-degree assault charges after striking a Jamestown police officer. Jamestown Police report…
Partnerships for progress
WESTFIELD — Ongoing support of the Western New York economy by Renold Westfield through strategic investments in modern technology and…
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DiNapoli audit finds DEC lacks reliable recycling data
An audit by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the Department of Environmental Conservation lacks reliable information on how much material is recycled across New York state. Auditors found missing reports, inaccurate data and inconsistent oversight of recycling facilities are limiting the state’s ability to accurately measure recycling efforts and track progress toward its…
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Area libraries list events for week
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Traffic stop leads to drug, weapons charge in city
A 25-year-old man who was stopped on a traffic violation in the city of…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: With state support, hospital beats the odds
When state Gov. Kathy Hochul came to the north county on Thursday, Brooks-TLC was a big winner. For starters, the new north county hospital that will be located at 412 E. Main St. is making progress. Construction crews are entering the site daily — and a shell of a structure is evident to passersby.…
The OBSERVER’s View: Faltering Fredonia keeps leaking cash
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Risks, rewards from the simpler days
In those days, it wasn’t hard for a 16-year-old boy to get booze. The drinking age was 18, so if you could scrounge up a couple dollars and make some connections, like older friends or siblings, a six pack of Kochs Deer Run Ale or a bottle of Boones Farm Apple Wine was pretty…
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