Mayor Mike Ferguson and the Village of Fredonia recently recognized Principal Amy Piper and the Wheelock Early Childhood Center with an official proclamation to celebrate the work they do for the young children of Fredonia.…
Mayville library seeks more funds following 2022 attack
MAYVILLE – In 2022, a staff member of the Mayville Library was brutally attacked by a patron, apparently without reason.…
Ferguson seeks Fredonia Hero Banners
The village of Fredonia plans to join the Hero Banner Program honoring local military veterans, Mayor Michael Ferguson said last…
Progress made on Clymer, Sherman, Panama merger petitions
CLYMER — The petition process is underway for the potential merger between Clymer, Sherman and Panama Central Schools, and at…
Warm welcome to region
A 16-year-old student from southwestern France has arrived in Fredonia to spend the 2026-27 school year experiencing American life, making…
Barker Commons has extraordinary past
I have decided to offer a short history of Barker Commons. ORIGINAL GRANT Originally the land in the center of…
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Blaze destroys JMI facility in Falconer
FALCONER – An investigation is continuing into an industrial fire Friday afternoon. Dark gray…
House member wants Lake Erie renamed to Lake Pennsylvania
GOWANDA – The Gowanda Boosters Club is proud to announce the 2026 Gowanda Central School Hall…
Boosters announce Gowanda School Hall of Fame Inductees
Brocton to evaluate waterline project funding
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HOUSTON — Josh Allen didn't wait for the question he knew was coming on…
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Big plays carry Wolfpack past Fredonia 40-8
SHERMAN — During a 35-6 Week 1 victory over Silver Creek/Forestville, just one of…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View
Over the past few years we've seen Jamestown and other school districts around the county struggle to fill positions. Clymer, as recently as August, was struggling to find a science teacher while examining dual enrollment opportunities for chemistry students. The district was also looking at digital learning opportunities for art classes and electives as…
Rate hike one more pain for city residents
25 years later, we cannot forget
History comes alive in Sinclairville
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Eugenie M. Briggs
Frank A Strohauer
Linda Schwab Cutler
Ann Tampio Corcoran
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A transition brings ‘meaningful’ moments
Sept. 6 marked a significant and emotional change for many local Catholics. For the first time in more than a century, there was no Sunday Mass at St. Anthony's in Fredonia. Like many others from St. Anthony's, I attended Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Dunkirk. What struck me immediately was how many…
Painting proves to often be a tall order
Positive efforts at water plant prove a point
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