Fredonia officials continue to debate whether a public commenting session should be returned to village board meetings, and the format it would take if it is. The Board of Trustees voted in June to suspend…
Mayville seeks Sea Lion Drive property
MAYVILLE – The village of Mayville is looking to take possession of a property that it paid to have a…
Legacy in education
The State University of New York at Fredonia is launching a yearlong Bicentennial celebration commemorating 200 years of higher learning…
Village distances itself from Flock cameras
Flock camera outrage has reached Fredonia, with village officials distancing themselves from the program at last week’s Board of Trustees…
Republican legislator wants fund balance reduced
For the past few years, Democrats in the Chautauqua County Legislature have been calling for the county’s reserves to be…
Strong ‘Voice’: Opera House welcomes West on Friday
The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present An Evening with The Voice’s Lucas West on Friday at…
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Local/Region
Firefighters respond to call
OBSERVER Photos by Braden Carmen Dunkirk firefighters were at 18 W. Beach St. around…
DFT Communications has launched its new multi-gig fiber internet service, giving local residents access to speeds…
DFT Communications introduces new multi-gig internet service
Chautauqua County has been awarded $250,000 through New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Technical Assistance…
County awarded $250,000 for housing development
Furious George plays final Music at the Point
Local Sports
Consistency key for Jayhawks
JAMESTOWN — The 2026 version of the Jamestown Community College women’s volleyball team has…
Latest news
Officials hail USDA $20M purchase of grape juice
On a rainy Monday, Chautauqua County’s grape growers received some sunshine. One week after…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: Labels bring a negative view
Since becoming governor, Kathy Hochul has made a push to increase housing statewide. Earlier this month, she came to the north county to hail The Homesteads at Dunkirk Landing Project, which is being built by Regan Development. Overall, the $37 million project will consist of two new buildings located within two blocks of one…
The OBSERVER’s View: Labels bring a negative view
The OBSERVER’s View: Fraud numbers show county troubles
The OBSERVER’s View
Obituaries
Humberto Moran
Humberto Moran, 83, of Dunkirk passed away Monday morning, August 24, 2026. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 10-1 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home; 736 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY. Memorial Services will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses; 970…
George A Taylor Jr.
Michael P. Moss
Ruperto Rosario Cruz
Commentary
Taking oath of office has serious implications
Having family in the Dunkirk area, I read the OBSERVER news item: "Mulholland takes oath for Fredonia Village Board" (July 22). I certainly wish Timothy Mulholland the best of good luck in serving in his new position. I was pleased to see the accompanying picture of Mr. Mulholland reciting the Oath-of-Office with his hand…
Quippies
West Side Phase II Sewers ready to go
Historian saves voting machines from scrap yard
Sunday Lifestyles
