A court has ruled in favor of Dunkirk City Assessor Erica Munson in her benefits battle with the city. Munson sued Dunkirk over its April 1 denial of a cash buyout on her health insurance.…
Aspire, WCA Home make transfer official
Aspire of WNY and the WCA Home Board of Directors have announced the official finalization of the WCA Home transfer.…
District in red, open to talks with city
The North County Water District has lost about $150,000 in the fiscal year through August, district board chairman Dan Pacos…
No tunnel vision
Dunkirk’s decrepit Robin Street pedestrian tunnel is targeted for closure, and the Common Council recently passed a resolution of support.…
Cassadaga fields concerns on water quality
CASSADAGA — In 2025, the Village of Cassadaga was cited by the Chautauqua County Health Department for reporting violations regarding…
‘Outstanding’ honor
Mayor Mike Ferguson and the Village of Fredonia recently recognized Principal Amy Piper and the Wheelock Early Childhood Center with…
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Local/Region
JMI says no permanent problems from Friday fire
JMI Concrete in Falconer will have a hiccup in its operations, but Friday’s fire…
TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 Cassadaga American Legion weekly bingo Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., 1 p.m.…
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Sinclairville celebrates its 27th annual History Fair
The City of Dunkirk Public Works Department is informing residents that city wide curbside brush pickup…
City planning brush drop-off
Local Sports
Thrilling rivalry
FREDONIA — Ben Brautigam's overtime goal sent Fredonia past Dunkirk 4-3 in a Chautauqua-Cattaraugus…
Allen patches over Bills' defensive deficiencies
Sabres ink Ostlund to 8-year, $52.8M extension
FREDONIA — The Fredonia girls tennis team swept singles competition and won first doubles to secure…
Fredonia trims Olean in tennis
Latest news
Ruling backs Munson in city benefits battle
A court has ruled in favor of Dunkirk City Assessor Erica Munson in her…
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.31, up 16 cents from Sept.…
Gas prices keep trending higher
Reward being offered in search for shooting suspect
Big plays carry Wolfpack past Fredonia 40-8
The OBSERVER’s View
Project transforms Silver Creek
It is an amazing transformation taking place in Silver Creek. More than a year ago, a decrepit eyesore of the old school on Main Street loomed over the neighborhood. Fast forward to today. An impressive senior housing community is wrapping up. Silver Creek Senior Housing is a senior community that features 54 one- and…
Teacher shortage remains a struggle
Rate hike one more pain for city residents
25 years later, we cannot forget
Obituaries
Michael F. McCarthy
Michael F. McCarthy, 66, of Dunkirk, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Buffalo General Hospital. Calling Hours will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11 a.m. at McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home. A complete…
Allan Duane Sprague
Russell A. Bova
John and Arlene Zanghi
Commentary
The matter of population decline
The facts are clear and not much in dispute that Chautauqua County has over the past few decades been experiencing population decline. Some of this is related to government policies (or lack thereof,) and some of it by the fact that we are not in a growth area of the country. Since World War…
A transition brings ‘meaningful’ moments
Painting proves to often be a tall order
Positive efforts at water plant prove a point
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