A local financial institution serving more than 9,000 members is the new season sponsor for SUNY Fredonia’s Rockefeller Arts Center. Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union (GCFCU) has partnered with Rockefeller to underwrite the 2026-27 performing…
Podcast series explores Fredonia's history through archival treasures
A document signed by village residents nearly 200 years ago, an early Fredonia Academy course catalog and the experiences of…
City high school Pink Out raises funds for charity
Last month, the Dunkirk High School Student Council hosted a Pink Out event to raise money for Partners In Kind.…
Centaur Stride needs succession plan to keep riding
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Violence against teachers on rise at Fredonia
Three Fredonia teachers addressed the Board of Education at its latest meeting to “advocate for meaningful changes” because they feel…
Water district seeks more village users
The North County Water District has its eyes on more of Fredonia’s water customers. Eric Wies of CPL, the district’s…
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Wolfpack takes 2nd at XC states, West Valley's Klahn wins 'D' title
QUEENSBURY — The Clymer/Sherman/Panama boys cross country team saw two runners break the top 10 in scoring at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class D championships on the Queensbury High School course to lead the way for a second-place finish in the state on Saturday morning. Section III’s Beaver River…
QUEENSBURY — One year can make quite a difference and for Clymer/Sherman/Panama’s Savannah Whitney it meant…
Wolfpack's Whitney takes 12th for 'C' girls, Frewsburg places 6th in 'D' at XC states
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Wolfpack takes 2nd at XC states, West Valley's Klahn wins 'D' title
QUEENSBURY — The Clymer/Sherman/Panama boys cross country team saw two runners break the top 10 in scoring at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class D championships on the Queensbury High School course to lead the way for a second-place finish in the state on Saturday morning. Section III’s Beaver River…
QUEENSBURY — One year can make quite a difference and for Clymer/Sherman/Panama’s Savannah Whitney it meant…
Wolfpack's Whitney takes 12th for 'C' girls, Frewsburg places 6th in 'D' at XC states
Gillibrand, other Dems aim to lower Medicare age to 50
Man found in county tied to Vermont school threats
The OBSERVER’s View
Council likely to back government, not residents
Within the next month, elected leaders in the city of Dunkirk are going to have a choice to make when deciding on Mayor Kate Wdowiasz’s $32.2 million spending plan for 2027 that includes a 12% tax increase. It simply comes down to this: Does the council represent the citizens of the city — its…
Camera debate creates murky picture
Nation indebted to freedom fighters
Government has no worries over spending
Obituaries
Samuel L. Drayo, Jr. 1940-2026
Johanna P. (Bagola) Kuwik
Mary Anne (Lukasik) Woolley
Frederick “Fred” Nelson Summerton
Commentary
Memories remain for the many we have lost, loved
Just finished writing my obituary. It was brief. “He lived. He died.” At 84, finally coming to terms with the inevitable. The experience started me thinking about the people, family, friends and furry creatures who have passed away. While each had an impact, some, whose deaths I categorized as tragic or a blessing, have…
Explosive water events blow up plan for district
Election results offer upstate no reprieve from costly policies
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