POMFRET — The first permanent marijuana retail shop in the town of Pomfret has been approved. The Pomfret Zoning Board recently granted a special use permit to Empire Smoke Shop 9 for the operation of…
Village excited about Silver Creek Senior Housing
SILVER CREEK — For many years, whenever the site of the former Silver Creek School building on Main Street was…
Revamped DPW budget vexes city officials
Complaints and concerns about Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz’s proposed 2027 budget filled a Common Council DPW Committee meeting this week.…
Frewsburg man charged in sex crimes with youth
A yearlong investigation into online exploitation of children in southern Chautauqua County has led to the arrest of a 29-year-old…
Ferguson discusses worries with Fredonia hotel
While the former Econo Lodge on Route 60 has reopened, Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson still has concerns about the facility,…
Fredonia under water-conservation order
Another water emergency is facing Fredonia. On Friday, the village, in collaboration with the Chautauqua County Health Department, issued a…
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SATURDAY, OCT. 24 Fredonia Farmers’ Market Church Street, Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits. Celeron Fire Department Auxiliary fall craft show Fire Hall, 92 Dunham Ave., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafts, vendors, food, bake sale,…
The Resource Center holds membership meeting
Gies makes stop at Sheridan VFW
Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc.(NASDAQ: LSBK), the holding company for Lake Shore Bank, announced that the Board…
Lake Shore announces dividend
Local Sports
Cassadaga Valley is No. 1 seed in Class D
Cassadaga Valley was the lone local team to earn a No. 1 seed as Section VI announced its volleyball playoff schedule Thursday evening. The Cougars are the top seed in Class D and await their quarterfinal opponent. In Class D prequarterfinals set for Monday, No. 8 Sherman will host No. 9 Holland, No. 4…
Leonhard must address Bills' defensive deficiencies during bye
Rowdy rivalry
GOWANDA — Gowanda Recreation will hold its ski and snowboard registration from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday in…
Gowanda Recreation holding ski and snowboard registration
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Frewsburg man charged in sex crimes with youth
A yearlong investigation into online exploitation of children in southern Chautauqua County has led…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: Our choice for District 23
Facing long odds in the race for Congressional District 23, challenger Aaron Gies is to be commended for his tireless efforts on the campaign trail over the last four months. He has held numerous town hall meetings from Erie to Tioga County during the summer and fall. His major talking points at the meetings…
The OBSERVER’s View: Our choices for Albany representation
The OBSERVER’s View: Split decision on taxing responsibility
The OBSERVER’s View: Experience matters for Family Court judge
Obituaries
Richard C. “Dixie” Carlson
Richard C. “Dixie” Carlson, 73, of Bennett State Road, Forestville, died Monday, October 19, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Kane, PA on December 29, 1952, son of the late Curtis and Margaret (Washburn) Carlson. Dixie was a graduate of Kane Area High School, Class of 1971. He worked as a Maintenance…
Michael W. Gorts
Sherman G. Grant
Lawrence A. Alexander Sr.
Commentary
E-bikes make area roads the ‘Wild West’
Few things are scarier than driving your car and then suddenly realizing there is an e-bike coming at you heading the wrong way on a one-way street. In eight years as a City Court Judge (2014-2021) handling Vehicle and Traffic tickets, among many other duties, there were no obvious issues with e-bikes and e-scooters.…
Langworthy’s voice goes silent on Russia
Clymer Amish return to Supreme Court
A small museum exhibits a big story
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