Valley Historical Society holds program on Cherokee baskets
Wdowiasz offers Juneteenth proclamation
Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz offered a proclamation for Juneteenth. She stated that “Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, the day when the last ...
SUNY Fredonia promotes Gondek, Pucciarelli Rice
Kids, conservation & community
A beloved Chautauqua Lake tradition returns this weekend as the Chautauqua Lake Fishing Association is hosting its 48th annual Jake Ernewein ...
Collins man, 23, dies in motorcycle crash
COLLINS --- Erie County Sheriff's Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in the town, Sheriff John Garcia said Sunday. At 5:01 p.m. Saturday, ...
Ripley man injured after being hit by train
RIPLEY --- A town resident escaped serious injury after being struck by a train Saturday evening. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies ...
The OBSERVER’s View: Council fritters away recovery act
Dunkirk Common Council just cannot seem to get the message. Earlier this month, State Sen. George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor issued a statement asking ...
The OBSERVER’s View: State once again misguided on taxes
The OBSERVER’s View: Site’s sale offers new beginning
Michael A. Vendette lll
Michael A. Vendette III, 79, passed away on Tuesday , June 2, 2026. Born in Dunkirk, N.Y to Michael J. Vendette ll and Mary C. (Militello) Vendette. Calling Hours ...
Eileen Brazill
Charles H. “Stoney” Stone 1933-2026
State won’t go forward if it’s stuck in reverse
I recently ran into my old friend Gary and have since been discussing everything in the world with him. We remember growing up in Chautauqua County, and it was a ...
