LAKEWOOD — Bruce Blakeman, Republican candidate for governor, has made his final campaign pitch to Chautauqua County voters. U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, state Sen. George Borrello, Assemblyman Andrew Molitor and County Executive PJ Wendel were…
Fredonia grants tenure to three teachers
Board of Education Vice President Sheila Hahn could hardly contain her excitement at a recent meeting as it came time…
In age of sharing, privacy picture blurs
Rare is the moment when our senior U.S. senator is critical of any type of picture taking. A longstanding political…
County lawmakers pass budget by 10-9 vote
MAYVILLE – By the thinnest of margins, the Chautauqua County Legislature has approved its budget for 2027. The budget was…
Clarion Hotel may rebrand as a Comfort Inn
The owners of the Clarion Hotel in Dunkirk are looking to remodel and rebrand the facility. During the Chautauqua County…
Hochul signs domestic violence, human trafficking bills
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed three bills into law as Domestic Violence Awareness Month winds down. Hochul on Tuesday signed…
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Local/Region
Brocton approves fire contract with Portland
BROCTON — The Village of Brocton approved a fire protection contract for the year 2027 with the Portland Fire Department for District 1, beginning on Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. The total amount of $65,000 is due March 1, 2027. The contract is the same as the current agreement for 2026. The Village Board…
Jamestown Community College board members will learn more on Nov. 17 about grants related to the…
JCC to hear updates on ‘The Jay’ grants
Legislator seeks re-election to serve city
Chautauqua Works will be closed to walk-in customers from Tuesday, Nov. 3, through Friday, Nov. 27,…
Chautauqua Works system upgrade to close office starting Tuesday
Local Sports
‘Things we dream of’
SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek/Forestville Black Knights picked up their fourth consecutive victory…
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County lawmakers pass budget by 10-9 vote
MAYVILLE – By the thinnest of margins, the Chautauqua County Legislature has approved its…
Water samples were collected Thursday morning in Fredonia, putting the village on the path to ending…
Process to end Fredonia boil order begins
Rural Ministry facing ‘critical food shortage’
Fredonia requests Flock camera removal
The OBSERVER’s View
Lots of treats in seasonal happenings
In terms of consumer popularity, Halloween is becoming a real treat for retailers. In a survey conducted for the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, it’s expected that $13.5 billion will be expensed in America in preparation for the Oct. 31 day. “Consumers continue to make Halloween a…
Attorney general needs to stick to law
Our selections for state Supreme Court
Energy costs crucial in governor’s race
Obituaries
Judith H. Haynes
Judy was the embodiment of love and kindness. In every role she held, she truly searched for a way to make the day a little brighter, or to make life a little less heavy for everyone she encountered- always putting the needs of others before her own. Her warm smile, sense of humor, and…
William E. “Bill” Blizzard
Deborah A. Fisher
Richard D. “Chip” Quadri
Commentary
Bruce Blakeman Needs More Than A Victory
Uprising in France worth U.S. attention
Spooktime means three weeks in candyland
Prevention best protection against cancer
Sunday Lifestyles
