Several Dunkirk residents complained and offered ideas about the proposed 2027 city budget, and its 11% tax increase, at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting. Brian Meyer started with some suggestions. He proposed a 10% discount for…
Tampio, Pelletter spar over sheriff’s pact
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SHERIDAN — Now that the town is no longer sharing Highway Department services with the Town of Dunkirk, two notable…
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‘It’s getting tough’: Residents gripe about proposed city tax hike
Several Dunkirk residents complained and offered ideas about the proposed 2027 city budget, and…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: Split decision on taxing responsibility
There is no denying that New York makes it tough on business and development through numerous unfriendly policies and a high taxation. But who is more responsible for the hostile environment? New York taxes income, not all states in our nation do this. Property taxes are levied by local entities, such as school districts…
The OBSERVER’s View: Experience matters for Family Court judge
Our choices for county legislators
The OBSERVER’s View: DiNapoli keeping entities in check
Obituaries
Judith H. Haynes
Judith H. Haynes, 86, of Brocton , NY entered into rest October 17,2026 with family by his side. She was born in Jamestown, NY August 14, 1940 to her late parents Howard (Pete) and Margaret (Marge) Burlingame Jones. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Morse Funeral Home Brocton,NY.
Leonard Guy Ferrugia
Margaret J. “Peggy” Youngberg
Diana J. Turk
Commentary
The importance of public water systems
This past week marked a big event at our house—we were finally connected to the public sewer system that has just been completed along the west side of Chautauqua Lake. When it happened, it was really a “non-event.” The toilet flushed the same way, the drains in the sink were no different than before—yet,…
Spending hikes prove county’s growing footprint
Something smells funny at Sugar Hill in Portland
Golden days of Dunkirk are long lost
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