Students from SUNY Fredonia will be doing their part to contribute to their community this weekend. Fredonia’s annual Fall Sweep is this Saturday beginning around noon throughout the village. Fall Sweep is an annual volunteer…
Canadian vote shows breaking up is hard to do
Separation anxiety was mightily apparent during a vote in Canada last month. Oil-laden Alberta, which appears more conservative in its…
Legislature taps reserves to cover safety net costs
MAYVILLE – County lawmakers are once again using its reserves to cover a major shortfall in safety net costs. During…
Hayes takes development position
Edward J. “EJ” Hayes was tabbed to take over the city of Dunkirk’s Planning and Development Department. Hayes was named…
Conservation order for Fredonia water users lifted
The village of Fredonia, in coordination with the Chautauqua County Health Department, has lifted the conserve water order for all…
Time for ‘hard decisions’ in city, speakers say
A hearing on Dunkirk’s proposed 2027 budget saw five critical residents speak — but the most passionate comments came afterward.…
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St. George receives recycling yard permit
Steve St. George was, in fact, granted a special use permit to operate a concrete and asphalt recycling yard at a property he owns in the town. At the third Zoning Board hearing regarding the project, held in October, the Board granted the permit with a list of conditions attached. A previous OBSERVER article…
Panama reemphasizing leash law dog biting child on school grounds
CHERRY CREEK — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the temporary closure…
DEC announces road closure in Boutwell Hill
Write-in votes could determine the Mayville mayor’s race, though write-in challengers Bill Ward and Tom Carlson…
Mayville write-in candidates face uphill battle
Local Sports
Cougars’ run comes to an end
JAMESTOWN — Ellicottville graduated five seniors from last year’s 18-6 team that won a…
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Conservation order for Fredonia water users lifted
The village of Fredonia, in coordination with the Chautauqua County Health Department, has lifted the conserve water order for all Village of Fredonia water customers, including customers in the Town of Pomfret. The conserve water order was issued on Friday, Oct. 23 to reduce demand on Fredonia's water treatment plant. However, water usage did…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: Hochul needs to quit delaying on Kyra’s Law
We've reached the time of year when Gov. Kathy Hochul begins signing legislation passed by the state Legislature before the end of its session in June. It's ludicrous to us that this process takes half a year in some cases, particularly when it comes to legislation that was approved with overwhelming legislative support like…
The OBSERVER’s View: Balancing act with winter heating
The OBSERVER’s View: Special library tribute built ‘relationships’
The OBSERVER’s View: One last chance to vote
Obituaries
Irene G. Warrior
Madylon (Mathers)Kubera
Madylon (Mathers) Kubera
Patricia M. Babcock
Commentary
Republicans need to ‘get off the mat’
Republicans need to ‘get off the mat’ Whatever the reasons that elections turn out as they do, they have consequences. If statism of whatever variety is your thing, you’ll be enthralled with what comes from Capitol Hill and the establishment press in 2027 and 2028, all leading up to the 2028 presidential election. Americans…
Senator’s remarks send scary message
Everyday communications are maddening
North county currently lacks a vision
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