Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson and the Village Board have put the brakes on a downtown parking plan that has been met with criticism. In a news release issued Thursday, Ferguson noted the village planned to…
Reel lake dilemmas
The numbers from this year's Sunset Bay Walleye Shootout in Hanover tell two stories about Lake Erie. One celebrates perhaps…
Pomfret gets more funds for merger study
The town of Pomfret is getting additional funds from the county for a study to investigate options for shared services…
County to appeal rejection of air service subsidy
It’s possible the federal Department of Transportation may have had incorrect information and did not receive Chautauqua County’s full application…
Brocton approves charging property owners for unpaid electric
BROCTON — The Village Board held a public hearing at its latest regular meeting to discuss a local law to…
Jury convicts Matar of terrorist act in attack on Rushdie
A federal jury has convicted Hadi Matar, 28, of Fairview, N.J., of attempting to provide material support to Hizbollah, a…
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Second CHQ History Expo returns Sunday
MAYVILLE — History enthusiasts, families, and curious learners are invited to attend the Second Annual CHQ History Expo on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Town of Chautauqua Community Municipal Building (Old Mayville High School), 2 Academy St. Admission is free and open to the public. The event will officially begin…
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center is commemorating its 20th anniversary from 10 a.m…
Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center to host 20th anniversary open house
Bellanti Manor breaks ground on next-gen homes in Gowanda
Chautauqua Lake Central School holds fourth annual Farm Day for students
Local Sports
A remarkable journey
Fifty years ago, Tom Priester wrote a letter to Governor Hugh Carey suggesting a “Physical Education Week” proclamation for New York State. Then the newly named PE director at Southwestern Central School, Priester told friends, “He won’t pay any attention because he’s a busy man, but at least it is worth a try.” Well,…
Allen embraces change as Bills open camp
LAKEWOOD — Rita Newell’s 41 topped the gross scores, while Theresa Jackson, Lisa Nelson, Renee Whitford…
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Fredonia to ditch meters, offer two-hour parking plan
Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson and the Village Board have put the brakes on a…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: Another high cost for SUNY to absorb
New York state this week announced the ratification of a five-year labor agreement with the United University Professions (UUP), which includes approximately 42,000 SUNY faculty and professional employees. The agreement, which runs until July 1, 2031, was approved by 98% of UUP members who cast ballots. As part of the deal, raises in each…
Surging prices impacting summer travel
The OBSERVER’s View: Another football season almost underway
State’s data center moratorium is reasonable - for now
Obituaries
Suzanne “Sue” M. Talley
Suzanne “Sue” M. Talley, 60, formerly of Dunkirk, died Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was born in Dunkirk on July 23, 1966, the daughter of Linda (Pagano) Williams and the late Keith Talley. Sue worked as a Salesperson at the former Box Monkey Enterprises, Inc. in Fredonia.…
Errol Douglas Swanson
Vanessa B. (Burt) Volk 1952-2026
Sandra L. Manos
Commentary
A night out at the old ball game
Economics make baseball a different game
Coach Larson left large impact for many
Trump whacks Canada again
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