Fredonia senior gets glimpse into U.S. Capitol

September 6, 2026

For two weeks in July, I had the opportunity to intern in the U.S. House of Representatives for the office of Congressman Jake Ellzey of Texas District 6. As excited as I was to pursue…

Healing with Horses: Cummins' staff powers through Centaur Stride needs

Lists. We all have them. Somehow, no matter how hard we work, the list never seems to get shorter. At…

Center’s monthly event music to area’s ears

A unique music venue is presented by Lake Shore Center for the Arts in Westfield and sponsored by the Northern…

Sweet 16 for commander

Commander Tom Halicki was presented an award for 16 years of dedicated service to the Forestville American Legion Post 953…

Help for ‘heavy burden’

SHERIDAN — There is nothing more devastating than the loss of a child. The SonShine Charitable Fund was established to…

Town nears BESS law, hearing Sept. 15

The Town of Dunkirk is nearing a final proposal for a local law regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems in the…

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 Cassadaga Labor Day weekend activities Cassadaga Man Triathlon at 8 a.m. 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride, 13.1 mile run. Register at www.coachmarkwilson.com. Vendor fair, bounce house, dunk tank, cornhole, more. Live music by Waiting for Jenna 5 to 7 p.m. at 86 Main St. Fireworks at Fessenden Ballpark on…

Sinclairville Baptist Church celebrates 200th anniversary

50th class reunion held for Dunkirk High School

Activist, community organizer Skidmore to be honored

Local Sports

Randolph stuns Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton

RANDOLPH – Despite controlling most of the first half, Randolph only led Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton…

Turnover trouble

CASSADGA — Brad Kelly’s 33 topped the Tuesday Night Men’s League at Cassadaga Country Club. Other…

Golf leagues

Wild game, lead bullets and the dinner table

Latest news

Warrant issued in June city murder by police

Dunkirk Police Department announced Friday night an arrest warrant has been issued for 24-year-old Tywon…

Police make arrest in Fredonia arson

Village police investigating weekend arson on Clinton Ave.

County reports first measles case in more than 30 years

Should the new hospital being built in Fredonia keep "Brooks" as part of its name?

The OBSERVER’s View

Applauding U.S. workforce contributions

As this year's Labor Day observance approaches, America's workers, traditionally part of the "cement" that holds this country together, are concerned increasingly about what effects robots and Artificial Intelligence will have on their work lives - and lives in general — going forward. And, that worry is destined to continue, although "people in the…

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Obituaries

Susan J Ticknor

Susan J Ticknor, 74, of Fredonia, NY passed September 2,2026 at home with her husband (Douglas) by her side. She was born May 2, 1952 in Dunkirk, NY to her late parents David and Norma (Bradley) Cave. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Morse Funeral Home Brocton,NY.

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