Dunkirk’s assessor has sued the city over its April 1 denial of a cash buyout on her health insurance. Erica Munson filed an Article 78 proceeding in state Supreme Court on July 24. Under state…
Taste of the town
Word travels fast in a small town, and Michael Matos found a way to use that to his advantage to…
DeJoy downplays man’s nuclear concerns
Dunkirk’s planning and development director recently brushed off a city resident’s concerns about a possible nuclear repowering of the former…
Book on Phillips’ manhunt finished with help of late talk show host’s children
For years, Ray Hall had conversations with listeners on his shows Both Sides Now and The Hall Closet on WJTN.…
Crews extinguish barn fire in Conewango Valley
Numerous crews responded to a fire Friday night in Conewango Valley. Around 8 p.m., departments from Randolph, East Randolph, Leon,…
Police probing suspicious death of city man who was missing
The Dunkirk Police Department is investigating a suspicious death that occurred between the dates of July 22 to 29, in…
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A champion at last
In Fredonia native Nick Bailen’s first season of professional hockey, he came within one…
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Crews extinguish barn fire in Conewango Valley
Numerous crews responded to a fire Friday night in Conewango Valley. Around 8 p.m.,…
The OBSERVER’s View
Perfect solution in village parking debate
For all the troubles and controversy surrounding the village of Fredonia in recent months, it is refreshing to see that the elected leaders appear to have reversed course when it comes to its parking-fee plans. On Thursday afternoon, the Mayor Michael Ferguson announced instead of motorists paying with a phone app system, a two-hour…
The OBSERVER’s View: Another high cost for SUNY to absorb
Surging prices impacting summer travel
The OBSERVER’s View: Another football season almost underway
Obituaries
Arlene E. Miller
Arlene E. Miller, 93, of Creek Road in Forestville, died Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Dunkirk on October 22, 1932, the daughter of the late Raymond and Hazel (Ross) Erick. Arlene was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1950. She worked as a Secretary at the…
Gloria E. Schmonsky 1929-2026
Frances L. Zolnoske 1942-2026
Karrilee (Karri) Fishwick Bentzoni
Commentary
Time to speak up on quieting village residents
A resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the village of Fredonia on June 23 prohibiting village citizens from publicly addressing their elected representatives at Village Board meetings. The resolution was approved by Mayor Michael Ferguson and Trustees Paul Wandel and Ben Brauchler. Trustee LeeAnn Lazarony and Trustee Christine Cruz Keefe voted
America always gets the government it elects
Heeding the warnings of past on socialism
A night out at the old ball game
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