Receiver named for JBC while ownership dispute resolved
Jamestown Bowling Company remains open - but the companies that own the longtime Jamestown bowling alley are stuck on opposite sides of a 7-10 split. A receiver ...
Community Bank donates to COI
The Dunkirk branch of Community Bank, NA recently provided a donation to Chautauqua Opportunities for Development, Inc. (CODI) to support the ...
‘Good memories’
Staying safe from bears
Residents across Chautauqua and Allegany counties are reporting more black bear sightings this early summer — and wildlife experts say that's ...
Route 5 detour causes bridge mishap in city
Westfield man charged with drugs in village park
WESTFIELD --- A suspicious situation has led to charges for a village resident. At approximately 10:32 a.m. Friday, the Westfield Police ...
No bang for buck in parking revenue
In the big scheme of things, revenue from parking is a pittance to the village of Fredonia coffers. According to the 2026-27 budget, only $25,000 is expected to be ...
The OBSERVER’s View: Giving spirit strong part of region
Lake’s lure matters greatly to region
More than food when dining out
Eating out at a restaurant can be tricky business. Many of the bad things that might happen are purely accidental. They are unavoidable, random surprises, like when ...
