Thursday evening, undaunted by the rain, the Silver Creek Festival of Grapes paid tribute to our nation's 250th birthday, opening with the presenting of the flag by guests dressed as some of the signers of…
County man in middle of plate fiasco
A disabled Chautauqua County resident has received more than a dozen traffic citations in New York City, even though the…
Weiser, Nichols respond to ‘getting bashed’
It’s football season, and Dunkirk Councilman-at-large Nick Weiser and former Councilwoman Nancy Nichols are playing defense. Mayor and City Hall…
Lavish, placid Republican legislators may be on hot seat
Right as the controversial data center issue began to ramp up in the spring, our newspaper received a communication from…
Firefighter hurt, major damage noted in blaze
A firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries in fighting Wednesday’s blaze at the former White Village restaurant. The fire caused an estimated…
RTPI Plein Air Festival culminates in weekend sale
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute’s annual Plein Air Festival is ongoing right now, with artists spending their time outdoors across…
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Veterans 4 Christ lists upcoming events
September is a busy month for Veterans 4 Christ. First, there is brunch then, there is a walk in nature, searching for and learning about mushrooms. Coffee and conversation happen on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 9 W. Main St., Brocton. Lastly, there is a chicken BBQ. All of these…
SUNY ranked among nation’s best colleges for rural U.S.
Sing for Unity invites everyone around the world to join, in connection with the UN International…
Sing for Unity event planned for Sunday
Forestville resident protests sale of parcel from tax auction
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Fireworks, 2 anthems and a full house
ORCHARD PARK — Fireworks. Two national anthems. A packed house. And Josh Allen's touchdown…
Chautauqua Lake has little trouble with Southwestern
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Patriotism evident as Festival of Grapes begins
Thursday evening, undaunted by the rain, the Silver Creek Festival of Grapes paid tribute…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: Another Buffalo premiere after 30 years
Not since Oct. 12, 1996 has there been a moment like tonight in Western New York. For those who can think back to nearly 30 years ago, that date marked the opening of the Marine Midland Arena — now the KeyBank Center. On that evening, the Buffalo Sabres lost to the Detroit Red Wings,…
Water controversies always spill over here
Project transforms Silver Creek
Teacher shortage remains a struggle
Obituaries
Joel Pacheco Gonzale
Joel Pacheco Gonzale, Of Dunkirk, NY, died Monday, September 14, 2026, at Rochester General Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Ponce, PR, September 5, 1978 to the late Rufino Pacheco and Ivelis Gonzale, he was 48. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Echevarris Velasque, sisters and several nieces and nephews. At
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Hernandez understands rough waters, rip currents
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