A report released this week by The Correctional Association of New York reveals “serious concerns” regarding the treatment of inmates inside the walls of the Lakeview Correctional Facility in Brocton. Observations and findings from the…
Fentanyl, firearm charges levied on Jamestown man
A Jamestown man is facing federal drug and firearm charges. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Thursday that Dasai Bradberry, 24,…
Pay hike for combined post under fire
Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz defended a $15,000 pay raise for Clerk/Treasurer Amy Dobek after city resident Albert Dawson demanded its…
NCCS campaign surpasses $100,000 milestone
After just six months of launching its Adopt-A-Student Campaign Northern Chautauqua Catholic School has surpassed $100,000 in donations and pledges,…
Electrovaya announces energy storage system, built in Ellicott
The newest offering from Electrovaya’s Ellicott manufacturing facility has been announced. The ElvaPulse 1,500 is a high-power energy storage platform…
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Tuesday night at Washington Park, the Dunkirk community came together to spend an evening with the men and women who…
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11th annual CHRIC Classic Golf Tournament set
MAYVILLE — Josh Freifeld, executive director and the Board of Directors of Chautauqua Home…
PORTLAND – A field day demo for grape and fruit growers is slated for Wednesday. Grape…
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program to host meeting
GOWANDA — A few new faces will be joining the Gowanda Central School District this fall,…
Gowanda hires new Spanish teacher, school nurse
A Jamestown man has been sentenced for his guilty plea involving drug charges. District Attorney Jason…
Jamestown man sentenced on drug charges
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'Run like the wind'
Microphone in hand and standing near the 10-yard line at Strider Field on Jamestown’s…
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Report reveals ‘serious’ mistreatment concerns inside Lakeview
A report released this week by The Correctional Association of New York reveals “serious…
A Jamestown man is facing federal drug and firearm charges. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Thursday…
Fentanyl, firearm charges levied on Jamestown man
A Gowanda man who was previously arrested for child pornography has been arrested again. U.S. Attorney…
Gowanda man facing new child porn charges
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The OBSERVER’s View
Busy weekend a draw for county
It is Chautauqua County’s time to shine. Besides the regular staples that include Music on the Pier in Dunkirk and area Farmers’ Markets, there’s reason to believe this could be one of the biggest tourism weekends of the year. Other major events taking place include: — The 81st annual rodeo will be through Saturday.…
Parking often a real predicament
County’s latest goal tough to measure
Making proper call on robot teacher
Obituaries
Robert James Boccolucci
Jonpaul Long
Michael W. Dalrymple
Jennifer Mary (Mummert) Grant
Commentary
The marauding creatures of the night
They are thieves. The bigger ones are bandits. What’s more surprising is that they are assisting our housekeeping efforts. I’m talking about the fact that we seem to be hosting a mini traffic jam on our deck in the middle of the night. They are eaters, but so far, the good kind. Two nights…
Strong trio put nation, not party first
1969 Ripley grads still enjoying the journey
On the matter of people who are homeless
Sunday Lifestyles
Power can be dangerous in wrong hands
The information here comes from books written by legitimate historians along with reputable news media and/or internet sources. The first amendment of our Constitution allows me to express these facts and opinions. Adolf Hitler was born to a relatively poor family in Austria-Hungary. After moving to Germany, he enlisted in the Bavarian Army at…