State gas tax holiday proposed
Legislation that would implement a gas tax holiday has been introduced in the state Legislature - though it may be too late to pass in this week’s end-of-session ...
First Chad Bradigan Memorial Golf Tournament set for June 27 in Dunkirk
The First Annual Chad Bradigan Memorial Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, June 27 at Shorewood Country Club in Dunkirk, bringing the ...
Nationals tee off
Locals eliminated
HAMBURG — A year ago, the Gowanda baseball team knocked out Section V’s Kendall 8-1 in the Class C Far West Regional game to reach the state ...
Revitalize Dunkirk still seeking volunteers for Point project
Dunkirk man facing rape charges with juvenile
A 44-year-old Dunkirk man is facing four counts of second-degree rape after a reported crime in progress early Wednesday. Around 3:30 a.m., ...
The OBSERVER’s View: Rising numbers add concerns over homeless
Since a crisis put Jamestown in a statewide spotlight in the summer of 2024, homelessness has become a major issue in Chautauqua County. A website poll finds that ...
The OBSERVER’s View: No derailing county wage hike train
The OBSERVER’s View: Once again, merger ideas take time
Competing with convenience on meals
In a town of fast-food restaurants, Starbucks runs and energy drinks, SUNY Fredonia has the potential to leave the trends behind and begin to make the community ...
A beautiful day on the expressway
Star power fueled company’s rise
Sadness, anger and rage in family grief
Last month, in this column, I wrote about the grief of the families going through the unexpected death of their children due to school shootings. This month, I’d ...
