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Polls open across region through 9 p.m.
There's still time to cast your ballot. Polls are open across Chautauqua County and New York state until 9 p.m.…
Latest plan moves beach, keeps road open
The newest edition of a plan to revamp Wright Park Beach and Lakefront Boulevard moves the beach slightly west and…
Both sides not taking motel issues ‘lightly’
Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson was advised last week to “say less” about the situation involving a Route 60 motel that…
More discussion needed on Hanover budget
HANOVER — After objections from fire departments and local officials, the 2027 Town of Hanover Budget has been tabled again…
Legality of banning tax breaks to data centers to be explored
MAYVILLE – Due to legal questions, county lawmakers tabled a proposal that would prohibit the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency…
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DCSD awards $21M in construction project bids
The Dunkirk City School District has awarded dozens of bids worth more than $21 million for the next phase of its long-term construction project. The Dunkirk Board of Education approved the bids for Phase 1.3 of the project at its October meeting. A total of 24 bids were awarded in six areas of work.…
The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) helps build vibrant, prosperous local communities, rich in opportunity, through…
NCCF awards $116,800 in community grants
Mayville Tree Advisory Committee quits in protest
The State University of New York at Fredonia Brown Bag series will present Dr. Randolph Hohle…
SUNY Brown Bag lunch to focus on economic change
Local Sports
Gowanda can't stop Randolph comeback
GOWANDA — Leading two sets to one, Gowanda was three points away from ending…
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Monday’s Section VI Class D volleyball semifinal between No. 4 Maple Grove and No. 1 Cassadaga…
Cassadaga Valley volleyball match postponed until Tuesday
Buffalo man charged in Villenova drug bust
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: Special library tribute built ‘relationships’
A tradition at Anderson-Lee Library will pay tribute to a former employee who was part of the idea. This Saturday, a special one-day event in recognition of Native American Heritage Month begins at 11 a.m. at 43 Main St. “From the beginning, one of the most important parts of the program has been the…
The OBSERVER’s View: One last chance to vote
Proposal again proves council’s lack of power
Lots of treats in seasonal happenings
Obituaries
Patricia M. Babcock
Jake E. “J.J.” Dellahoy, Jr.
Memorials Roberts
Ellen (Remington) Murphy
Commentary
Being creatures of convenience
We are inclined to complain about the situation in which we find ourselves. “If only everything weren’t so commercialized.” “If only we could go back to the good old days when things were smaller and not dominated by big box stores and big business.” “If only we could go back to the times when…
There’s no massaging some beliefs
Behavior always part of equation with children
What kind of socialist are you?
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