To at least a handful of local families and educators, the future of Northern Chautauqua Catholic School (NCCS) in Dunkirk has been a contentious topic of discussion for several months. Even with the reassurance of…
East Dunkirk Fire voices concerns with passing zone
The East Town of Dunkirk Fire Department is responsible for the safety of a large portion of the town’s residents.…
Community heroes honored during congressional ceremony
SINCLAIRVILLE – Some are youth sports leaders. Others serve senior citizens in the community. Some have literally saved a life…
City planners table BESS proposal
City of Dunkirk Planning Board members appear to have little appetite for approving a proposed Battery Energy Storage System. The…
GOP rejects $2M fund balance use, says more will be spent
MAYVILLE – A proposal by a Democratic Chautauqua County Legislator to ask the county executive to use $2 million of…
Resident files claim on city over fallen tree
A neighbor of Dunkirk-owned property has filed a claim against the city for allegedly failing to maintain the parcel. William…
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RUSSELL, Pa. — The Wednesday Travel League played the always challenging Blueberry Hill Golf Course. Josh…
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Pink the Course raises $2,000 for cancer research
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‘Wonderful day’ in city
For more than 100 years, Wells Enterprises has prided itself on being “a family…
The OBSERVER’s View
Finding loose change won’t bolster city finances
It is becoming obvious that those who are addressing the Common Council in Dunkirk are penny wise and pound foolish. As the city navigates through a major financial mess, those stepping forward to complain about $15,000 pay bumps — for a combined position — and out-of-town union officials seeking pay increases, definitely ignore a…
Welcome solution for area grape farmers
The OBSERVER’s View: Labels bring a negative view
The OBSERVER’s View: Labels bring a negative view
Obituaries
Dennis P. Swingle
Dennis P. Swingle, 75, of Dunkirk, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst, NY. Born in Dunkirk on July 16, 1951, he was the son of the late Donald R. Swingle Sr. and Angeline (Paternosh) Swingle. A lifelong resident of Dunkirk, Dennis attended Dunkirk High School. He had…
Debra Heinztman
Matthew “Matt” James Cox
Jennie Mary Gallaway
Commentary
We have power to make great things happen here
Have you ever visited a town that just feels welcoming? Maybe the streets are lively, the parks are inviting, local businesses are thriving, and people seem proud to call it home. Then you wonder, "How did they make that happen?" The truth is, it usually starts with people who care about their community. Communities…
Nation’s leadership keeps overseeing unsteady ship
Benjamin Franklin makes visit to Chautauqua
Blame game ill effect of health care crisis
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