Submitted Photo At a recent meeting, Abigail Janca officially retired from her teaching position at Silver Creek Elementary School after roughly three decades. Janca, right, is pictured with Superintendent Dr. Katie Ralston, left. By BRADEN…
Fund balance debate continues as Wendel prepares budget
MAYVILLE – On Wednesday, Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel will present his tentative 2027 budget. One of the biggest topics…
Trustees counter concern, call village ‘safe place’
Fredonia Trustees Tim Mulholland and LeeAnn Lazarony pushed back recently against Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt’s assertion the village…
Assembly Democrat proposes repeal of outside income limits
Less than five years after passing outside income limits for state lawmakers, at least one Assembly Democrat has buyer’s remorse.…
Pomfret councilman wants county to act on cameras
A town official wants to see local officials give approval before any Flock cameras are installed. Pomfret Councilman Mike Lee…
Dunkirk man continues efforts to battle kidney disease
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Jeff Griffin’s efforts to raise awareness of kidney disease and to remember his…
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United Way kicks off annual fundraising campaign
United Way of Chautauqua County kicked off its 2026 Fundraising Campaign aboard the Bemus…
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $4.47, up 16 cents from Sept.…
Fuel prices up 9 cents in last week
HANOVER — The Town of Hanover has taken its next step toward dredging Hanover Harbor and…
Hanover moves on dredging, street drainage
State University of New York at Fredonia alumna Dr. Diane Pennica, ’73, who pioneered the development…
SUNY scientist to be featured at Inaugural Speaker Series Event
Local Sports
Too much Genareo
FREDONIA — The Southwestern offense looked to rely on its skill at the forward…
Black Knights can't hold off late Frewsburg surge
The smallest threat in the woods
SINCLAIRVILLE — Chloe Lundberg strung together seven straight service points during the fifth set as Cassadaga…
Cassadaga Valley takes marathon match vs. Forestville
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Crews respond to town mishap
East Dunkirk Fire Department responded to a one-vehicle motor vehicle accident at 3963 Vineyard…
The OBSERVER’s View
Successor to WCA Home a proper fit
A significant site on Temple Street in Fredonia is getting a new lease on life, thanks in part to an agreement worked up between two organizations. Last month Aspire of WNY and the WCA Home Board of Directors announced the finalization of the historic property, transferred to Aspire of WNY as a generous gift.…
The OBSERVER’s View: New law another cycle of problems
Accountability matters when commenting
The OBSERVER’s View: Another Buffalo premiere after 30 years
Obituaries
Crystal Lane Brehm
Lawrence R. “Larry” Tibbetts
James E. “Jim” Pryll Jr.
Dominick Siracuse
Commentary
The surreal Republican Convention in Dallas
“Surreal” is a subjective term describing something that is beyond normal reality...like something out of a dream. That is the way it seemed with the special Republican Convention called by President Donald Trump last week in Dallas. It wasn’t a serious political convention with any real substance. It was a Trump pep rally—a call…
County needs to invest surplus in people
School year's start brings trip down memory lane
Atrocious bridge Troll was finally won over
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