Institution archivist to speak at Historical Society talk
MAYVILLE – Jon Schmitz, a local historian and former Chautauqua Institution archivist, will speak during the Chautauqua Town Historical Society’s June talk, ...
Opera House to screen ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’
In response to many patron requests, the Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of ...
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Westfield Fish & Game plans June events
For generations, the Westfield Fish & Game Club has quietly served as one of Chautauqua County’s gateways to the outdoors, offering ...
Man tied to fentanyl sentenced 15 years for probation violation
Brocton man facing numerous charges in burglaries of Amish homes
A Brocton man was arraigned Monday on a 35-count indictment handed down by a Chautauqua County Grand Jury involving burglaries at Amish ...
The OBSERVER’s View: Site’s sale offers new beginning
Tonawanda’s Huntley Plant, once a generator of electricity that was shut down nearly a decade ago, remains in limbo. Despite town leaders hoping for a victory with ...
The OBSERVER’s View: Justice not being served in prisons
The OBSERVER’s View: Proper perspective on county’s standing
Michael E. Morrison
Michael E. Morrison, 57 of Cherry Creek, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 16, 2026 at home. Celebration of life Saturday, June 20 from 1-5 pm at Ellington Rod ...
Kyle J. Cunningham
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Words matter in coverage of the news
Headlines are often the first thing readers see and, in some cases, the only thing they will read. They make the reader focus on a specific part of the story, ...




