After many years of discussing and planning, a substantial portion of the Fredonia Central School District Capital Project upgrades are underway. Perhaps most notably, the two playgrounds on the Wheelock School campus are nearly complete.…
County reports interest in former Bush, Serta, Truck-Lite buildings
There’s nothing official to report at the moment but officials say there’s a lot of interest in some vacant manufacturing…
City to start process for water rate hike
The city of Dunkirk is officially turning on the faucet for water rate changes. Introduction of a local law to…
County reports first measles case in more than 30 years
The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting its first lab-confirmed measles case in a Chautauqua County resident in more than…
DA to address License Plate Reader issue
Chautauqua County’s district attorney has been receiving some criticism regarding some License Plate Readers, commonly referred to as Flock cameras,…
Letter perfect
The State University of New York at Fredonia is poised to welcome approximately 3,150 students for the start of the…
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Gowanda delays action on electric buses
GOWANDA — Now that New York State has delayed its electric school bus mandate…
Two area school districts have entered into a shared services agreement for transportation services, to help…
Jamestown, CVCS continue transportation agreement
Final Mass in Fredonia
The Chautauqua County Health Department is alerting residents that measles activity is occurring in parts of…
County offering clinics for measles prevention
Local Sports
Blue Devils’ aims
FREDONIA — Fredonia State men's soccer opens the 2026 season today at Geneseo, the…
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County reports first measles case in more than 30 years
The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting its first lab-confirmed measles case in a…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View
In March, intense rains doomed the Fredonia water system for the 10th time in 37 months forcing a boil-water order. Last week was a very different result. After heavy downpours on the morning of Aug. 23 and throughout the day, Canadaway Creek was rising quickly after more than 4 inches of lake-effect rain in…
In new era, always someone watching
Finding loose change won’t bolster city finances
Welcome solution for area grape farmers
Obituaries
Zaida Figuera
Zaida Figuera passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at the Chautauqua County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk, NY, after a long illness. Born February 25, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Ponas Mendoza and Olva Sanchez. Her early years were spent in the picturesque town of Juncos, on the Eastern side
Dennis P. Swingle
Debra Heinztman
Matthew “Matt” James Cox
Commentary
250th anniversary of the United States a big deal
As it should be, a lot has been made this year of the 250th anniversary (birthday) of our country. It is a time to reflect back on what it has taken to bring us to where we are today. One of my siblings reminded me that, in fact, we have been alive for about…
Comments regarding grid seem short-circuited
Having a game plan for life
Nosing around when it comes to area issues
Sunday Lifestyles
50th class reunion held
Brocton Central School's Class of 1976 recently gathered for their 50th Class reunion.