Mayor Mike Ferguson and the Village of Fredonia recently recognized Principal Amy Piper and the Wheelock Early Childhood Center with an official proclamation to celebrate the work they do for the young children of Fredonia.…
Mayville library seeks more funds following 2022 attack
MAYVILLE – In 2022, a staff member of the Mayville Library was brutally attacked by a patron, apparently without reason.…
Ferguson seeks Fredonia Hero Banners
The village of Fredonia plans to join the Hero Banner Program honoring local military veterans, Mayor Michael Ferguson said last…
Progress made on Clymer, Sherman, Panama merger petitions
CLYMER — The petition process is underway for the potential merger between Clymer, Sherman and Panama Central Schools, and at…
Gas prices keep trending higher
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.31, up 16 cents from Sept. 7. One year ago,…
Reward being offered in search for shooting suspect
Crime Stoppers Western New York is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest or…
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Blaze destroys JMI facility in Falconer
FALCONER – An investigation is continuing into an industrial fire Friday afternoon. Dark gray…
House member wants Lake Erie renamed to Lake Pennsylvania
GOWANDA – The Gowanda Boosters Club is proud to announce the 2026 Gowanda Central School Hall…
Boosters announce Gowanda School Hall of Fame Inductees
Brocton to evaluate waterline project funding
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Hanging on
HOUSTON — Josh Allen didn't wait for the question he knew was coming on…
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Gas prices keep trending higher
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.31, up 16 cents from Sept. 7. One year ago, the price was $3.17. The New York state average is $4.39, up 8 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.25. Prices in Chautauqua County range from $4.30 to $4.50…
The OBSERVER’s View
Teacher shortage remains a struggle
Over the past few years we've seen Jamestown and other school districts around the county struggle to fill positions. Clymer, as recently as August, was struggling to find a science teacher while examining dual enrollment opportunities for chemistry students. The district was also looking at digital learning opportunities for art classes and electives as…
Rate hike one more pain for city residents
25 years later, we cannot forget
History comes alive in Sinclairville
Obituaries
Eugenie M. Briggs
Frank A Strohauer
Linda Schwab Cutler
Ann Tampio Corcoran
Commentary
A transition brings ‘meaningful’ moments
Sept. 6 marked a significant and emotional change for many local Catholics. For the first time in more than a century, there was no Sunday Mass at St. Anthony's in Fredonia. Like many others from St. Anthony's, I attended Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Dunkirk. What struck me immediately was how many…
Painting proves to often be a tall order
Positive efforts at water plant prove a point
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