WESTFIELD — Ongoing support of the Western New York economy by Renold Westfield through strategic investments in modern technology and equipment is creating new job opportunities for skilled workers at the Chautauqua County plant. Installation…
County hears about economics of aging
There are more older adults that live in Chautauqua County by percentage, than in New York state or the United…
City man sues over alleged force by police
A Dunkirk resident has sued four current and former city police officers for allegedly using excessive force on him. Brandon…
Farm Fest planners promise new events
Fredonia Farm Festival organizers recently offered a preview of new attractions for this year’s event. The annual festival centered around…
Officials dig in at city housing project
Affordable housing has found a home in the city of Dunkirk. On Thursday afternoon, state Gov. Kathy Hochul led a…
State sues Bemus Point veterans charity
Testimony from two former board members of Healing for Heroes are among the exhibits entered into evidence by the state…
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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…
Assembly line coming to Electrovaya plant soon
United Way announces 2026 campaign co-chairs
Weekly events have been announced for local libraries. Check each library’s website for details. — Monday:…
Area libraries list events for week
Local Sports
Opening pitch
JAMESTOWN — Mike Gill knows a thing or two about coaching in a World…
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Little Valley man charged in Bemus Point rape
A Little Valley man has been charged with two counts of rape after an…
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
Is now the time for police merger?
The OBSERVER’s View: Bottom line closes another church
Obituaries
Diane B. (Marki) Leone
Jack Loren Morse
Arlene M. Zanghi
Solomon Monje Carvajal
Commentary
Quippies
Nin Privitera, former Fredonia resident, offers some offbeat takes on recent headlines: — Rumors are that President Trump is now wearing a wig. If that's true, we may soon hear the usual Trump declaration that, "nobody has ever seen anything like it, it's made of gold." — There is some corporate interest in building…
COVID shutdown U.S., opened up fraud
Battery storage systems offer opportunities
Democrats keep moving farther left
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