Riley Grey Smith Mallon has earned the Congressional Award Gold Medal. A Dunkirk High School Class of 2025 graduate, he is the son of Dr. Cynthia Smith and Mr. Craig Mallon of Dunkirk, and a…
Pen pal shares her summer adventures
When I was a kid, on more than one occasion my classmates and I were given a back to school…
Small rescues happen daily at Centaur Stride
Imagine a mother sitting in the front passenger seat of a car, her face radiating exhaustion and defeat. In the…
Brocton names top students for September
BROCTON --- Students of the month for September have been announced by the Brocton Central Schools. Yaeliz Alvarez, a 10th-grader…
Fredonia tight-lipped on officer probe
The investigation of a suspended Fredonia police officer continues, while members of the public seek more information. Resident Katie Lovley…
Bills docuseries launches Wednesday on Tubi
ORCHARD PARK — Buffalo Bills fandom is unlike any other in the world of sports. Buffalo-raised film producers Kevin Polowy…
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DAR celebrates teacher’s work, dedication
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Outstanding Teacher of American History for…
Local Sports
Dunkirk, Gowanda/Pine Valley post football wins
DUNKIRK — Xzavier Boland threw three touchdown passes as Dunkirk beat East Aurora/Holland 34-14 in Class B2 football Friday at Karl Hoeppner Field. Jordan Thomas Smith caught two touchdowns while Kenneth Rivera Velazquez caught the other. Josh Pacheco also ran for a touchdown and Ezekiel Sanchez recovered a fumble for the other Dunkirk score.…
Shutout in Fredonia
A new tool for hunters
WILLIAMSVILLE — Local players went 2-6 at the Section VI Tennis Championships on Friday at the…
Locals struggle at Section VI Tennis Championships
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Wdowiasz proposes budget with 11% tax hike
Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz calls for an 11.27% property tax increase in her 2027…
The OBSERVER’s View
Have IDA take on city’s development efforts
Since Vince DeJoy was hired as Dunkirk’s Director of Planning and Development, the landscape of the city has changed greatly. One of DeJoy’s greatest successes in the role was New York state’s awarding of $10 million in funding for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. That money remains an important piece to the downtown puzzle, but…
Have IDA take on city’s development efforts
Seeing the long-term savings in Silver Creek
Voting options change with the times
Obituaries
Ann Marie Andolina
Ann Marie Andolina, formerly of Fredonia, died October 4th, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV, after a long illness. Funeral services have been tentatively scheduled for the end of this month, and will be announced by FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 E Main St, Fredonia, NY, in the coming days.
James Francis Gennock, Sr.
Vicki S. (Throneberry) Stevens
Anna E. Russell
Commentary
Something smells funny at Sugar Hill in Portland
Something doesn’t smell right in the Town of Portland, and it isn’t coming from the grape vineyards. Apparently, someone wants to build an artificial intelligence data center on 44 acres of Lake Erie waterfront property at the former Sugar Hill Golf Course. And the Portland Town Board, in what appears to be a remarkable…
Golden days of Dunkirk are long lost
State’s current path is familiar — and crippling
State’s current path is familiar — and crippling
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