A Silver Creek resident with a passion and talent for restoring cars will be restoring memories on Sunday of a particular vehicle once used in the making of a movie filmed in the area in…
County panel seeks levy hike, using less reserves
MAYVILLE – After about 17 hours of budget review, the legislative committee that oversees county finances is recommending using less…
Molitor signs GOP letter on data center power agreements
Assemblyman Andrew Molitor is among the Republicans in the state Assembly members signing on to a letter asking the New…
Borrello notes new opportunity for grape growers
State Sen. George Borrello is alerting regional grape growers to a new processing opportunity that could provide a much-needed outlet…
SUNY weathers storm, but more clouds on horizon
As the leadership team came forward last week for recognition of the State University of New York at Fredonia’s bicentennial…
Exhibit recalls early days of Fredonia college
The Darwin Barker Museum in Fredonia is celebrating SUNY Fredonia’s 200th anniversary with a reminder that the university has seen…
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Local/Region
City Dems seek office candidates
The Dunkirk Democratic Committee is accepting letters of interest from individuals interested in seeking the Democratic nomination for City of Dunkirk offices in the 2027 election cycle. Letters of interest are invited for the following offices: – Mayor – Councilmember-at-Large – Councilmember – Ward 1 – Councilmember – Ward 2 – Councilmember – Ward…
Dr. Randy Krauss, ’86, will give the featured Department of Biology talk at the State University…
Alumnus to give featured talk at Homecoming
Comedy Center preserves I Love Lucy photos, early script
Dr. John Hamels, Legislator Candidate for District 19 of Ripley, Westfield, South Ripley and Shore Haven,…
Two more organizations endorse Hamels for legislator
Local Sports
Late-season spoiler
RANDOLPH — The first time Randolph faced Gowanda in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 2…
Salamanca hands Herd first Class C South loss
Sabres rally past Leafs
WATTSBURG, Pa. — Robert Calph won his third straight Wednesday Travel League event, shooting the low…
Calph claims third straight Travel League event
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Borrello notes new opportunity for grape growers
State Sen. George Borrello is alerting regional grape growers to a new processing opportunity…
The OBSERVER’s View
Seeing the long-term savings in Silver Creek
For the second year in a row, the village of Silver Creek has made its disdain known for its contract with Hanover and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department. Village Mayor Kathy Tampio says the 50-50 split with the town for the more than $632,000 agreement is unfair. During a meeting this month, Tampio said two-thirds…
Voting options change with the times
The OBSERVER’s View: ‘No’ votes prove lack of understanding
County GOP proving spending addiction
Obituaries
Robert James Harper
Robert James Harper died Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 at Buffalo General Hospital after a short illness. He was 73. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced tomorrow by the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 E Main St, Fredonia, NY 14063.
Martin P. Rowe
Steven M. Rowe
Gary M. George
Commentary
Worth visit to Adams, Jefferson homes
CHAUTAUQUA—In part because of all of the history that fills Boston, it’s a fun American city to visit. If you’re there from April through September, a baseball game at Fenway Park is also good to attend, unless perhaps you’re a fan of a rival of the Boston Red Sox. A short distance south of…
The mice, St. David, and the knobs
Quippies
Nuclear offers solution to need for more power
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