Dunkirk’s first new road in a dozen years opened last week. Park Avenue now extends between Marsden and Newton streets. The extension was placed to make up for the closure of Main Street nearby. Wells…
Kennedy man charged with rape
A Kennedy man has been charged on multiple rape charges following a secret indictment. According to Mike Pisko, an investigator…
Only drastic measures can transform struggling cities
Maybe it is time for Dunkirk’s elected leaders to revisit a survey taken last winter regarding a financial future for…
Executive holds line on taxes in budget
MAYVILLE – A combination of using a large portion of its reserves and the high value of homes in Chautauqua…
DiNapoli report notes obvious: city facing high fiscal stress
The city of Dunkirk’s government was designated as facing the highest category of financial stress in a regular report released…
School mourning death of Silver Creek teen
SILVER CREEK — Silver Creek Central School is mourning the death of a student. Keira (Koda) Beckstrom died Wednesday afternoon…
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Gillibrand, Langworthy back bill for Seneca public safety
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced the Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act. The bill would establish a legal mechanism to end a 1948 federal law that granted New York State criminal jurisdiction over Seneca Nation territory, helping to resolve overlapping responsibilities between federal, state, and Tribal authorities. “The Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency…
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First fish, first arrow, first adventure
There is also something pretty special about watching a youngster successfully send a first…
DUNKIRK — The Wednesday Travel League made the short trip to Shorewood Country Club and had…
Hilliker leads Wednesday Travel League at Shorewood CC
Kincaid pulling his weight for Bills
PANAMA — Aiyanna Stam recorded 14 kills and Jamestown swept Panama 25-12, 25-12, 25-14 in nonleague…
Jamestown sweeps Panama volleyball
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Kennedy man charged with rape
A Kennedy man has been charged on multiple rape charges following a secret indictment. According to Mike Pisko, an investigator with the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office, Major Sterns was indicted on three counts of first-degree rape and three counts of third-degree rape following a court appearance Aug. 25. Stearns had a different felony…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: State effort promotes lakes, outdoors
With autumn officially underway, New York state is offering residents a taste of the outdoors this weekend. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton this week announced Saturday as a Free Fishing Day. During any of the six designated Free Fishing Days, the fishing license requirement is waived for fishing on New York’s…
The OBSERVER’s View: Recent history shows county runs red
Successor to WCA Home a proper fit
The OBSERVER’s View: New law another cycle of problems
Obituaries
Mary Malek
Mary Malek,75, of Otto, NY passed away Saturday July 11, 2026 in Buffalo, NY. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday October 10, 2026 from 1-4pm from the Otto Volunteer Fire Dept. Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 411 Rock City Street in Little Valley, NY.
Helen Jane (Houghtaling) Falco
Fredrick Michael Dingledy
Lawrence R. “Larry” Tibbetts
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