Gov. Kathy Hochul put pen to paper to ensure that a new hospital would be built in northern Chautauqua County. Thursday afternoon, she signed something just as important, but even more practical. Hochul visited the…
Department probing body found on Ripley beach
RIPLEY --- Chautauqua County sheriff's deputies are investigating the discovery of a dead body in the town. On Thursday at…
Call for collaboration
The famous saying goes, sometimes it might take a village for any success in life. Basically, it means the importance…
Residents appeal court decision allowing Dewittville condos
Residents of the Point Chautauqua area are appealing a July state Supreme Court ruling denying the residents' attempt to stop…
Boedo Foundation Family Picnic is Aug. 29
SILVER CREEK — For the fifth year in a row, Silver Creek and its neighboring communities will soon come together…
County worker charged in theft of benefits
A Jamestown woman, who is a Chautauqua County employee, is facing numerous charges after allegedly stealing benefits from some of…
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State leaders highlight region’s farmers’ markets
Last week, New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, Sen. George Borrello, Assemblyman Paul Bologna, and Assemblyman Angelo Morinello joined representatives from nonprofit Field & Fork Network at the North Tonawanda City Market to discuss the importance of farmers markets, fresh food, and the ability to stretch SNAP benefits on locally grown produce.…
United Way annual meeting focuses on ‘impact’
Volunteer evaluators working with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County's 4-H program evaluated over 1,200 4-H…
4-H projects headed to State Fair
New York’s race for governor appears to be tightening up. Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul leads Republican…
Siena Poll shows governor’s race getting closer
Local Sports
On the big stage
Photos courtesy of Cody Jacobson Above, pictured, from left, are: Silver Creek/Forestville’s Jake Anders,…
Aim, archery and adventure
Hole-in-one
WESTFIELD — Maddie Contiguglia shot a 46 gross and a 28 net to lead the way…
Golf leagues
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Hochul celebrates progress of Northern Chautauqua Hospital
Gov. Kathy Hochul put pen to paper to ensure that a new hospital would…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: Faltering Fredonia keeps leaking cash
You do not need to have a background in accounting to understand the troubles that continue with the village of Fredonia’s finances. Besides having a negative fund balance that is near $1 million, two of its major revenue sources are struggling. According to figures announced at a meeting earlier this month, the water and…
Is now the time for police merger?
The OBSERVER’s View: Bottom line closes another church
The OBSERVER’s View: Important addition to county business
Obituaries
James W. Leach
James W. Leach, 42, of Westfield NY passed away August 11, 2026. He was born October 2, 1983 in Minot, North Dakota to his late parents, Steven and Pamela (Prather) Leach. He is survived by a sister, Nicole Leach. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Morse Funeral Home Brocton, NY.
Charles “ Dan” Povhe
Harold E. Flory
James Allen Maybee
Commentary
Socialism is a lot more take than give
Growing up alongside the tube
U.S. needs to take threats seriously
A challenging year in grape country
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