Chautauqua County health officials say they are working with under-vaccinated parts of the county, especially now that a measles case has been confirmed locally and is likely higher than officially known. On Aug. 31, the…
Chipotle nears completion, Jersey Mike’s is next
Chipotle is nearing completion in the town of Dunkirk, but it is not the only restaurant on the way. Code…
Clerk/treasurer got improper hike, Torain claims
Dunkirk Councilman Frank Torain thinks Mayor Kate Wdowiasz’s administration improperly offered a pay hike to City Clerk/Treasurer Amy Dobek. Dobek…
Repair plan in works for Arkwright turbine
ARKWRIGHT — A wind turbine located on Straight Road in Arkwright was struck by lightning last month. According to Town…
Patriotism evident as Festival of Grapes begins
Thursday evening, undaunted by the rain, the Silver Creek Festival of Grapes paid tribute to our nation's 250th birthday, opening…
County man in middle of plate fiasco
A disabled Chautauqua County resident has received more than a dozen traffic citations in New York City, even though the…
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Patriotism evident as Festival of Grapes begins
Thursday evening, undaunted by the rain, the Silver Creek Festival of Grapes paid tribute…
The OBSERVER’s View
Accountability matters when commenting
We wholeheartedly agree with Fredonia Trustee Paul Wandel when it comes to reading letters during the public comment portion of a government meeting. If someone wishes to offer an opinion, they need to have their name attached to it. Why would it be any other way? Wandel’s resolution, which was not voted on this…
The OBSERVER’s View: Another Buffalo premiere after 30 years
Water controversies always spill over here
Project transforms Silver Creek
Obituaries
William E. “Bill” Blizzard
William E. “Bill” Blizzard, 90, of Cassadaga, passed away Sept. 17, 2026. Husband of Terry Straight Blizzard; father of Curt (Lisa) and Bradley (Diane) Blizzard. Full obituary will be published in an edition next week. Arrangements by Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville.
Vera J. Allen
David J. Raynor
Rafael Martinez
Commentary
Marijuana decisions are ‘unwise policy choices’
I write as a former marijuana user and a concerned member of our community to strongly oppose the legalization of marijuana and the proposed opening of a retail store here. These steps are not merely unwise policy choices — they are dangerous, both practically and spiritually. From personal experience I know that marijuana dulls…
Crying a green river over unreliable renewables
Hernandez understands rough waters, rip currents
9/11 vivid to many, but becoming more distant
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