Fredonia’s long-running dispute about vendors was on display again this week at a Board of Trustees workshop. Representatives of three community organizations and village officials emitted more rhetoric about a years-long tiff that seems to…
Exhibit, talk spotlights ‘That ‘70s Show’ city connection
The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present Dunkirk, NY to Point Place, WI: A Conversation with “That…
Brocton grad inducted into journalism Hall of Fame
Sheila L. (Borgstrom) Mullowney, a 1987 graduate of Brocton Central School, was inducted into the Rhode Island Journalism Hall of…
Annual vintage book, paper show is Saturday
MAYVILLE — Those with an interest in history are welcomed to return to the annual Chautauqua Region Vintage Book and…
South Carolina bicyclist dies after striking vehicle
BROCTON --- A South Carolina bicyclist has died after striking a parked vehicle last week. Chautauqua County sheriff's deputies reported…
Smashing sendoff: Derby event completes this year’s 2026 County Fair
Yet another busy Sunday greeted the Chautauqua County Fair for this year’s Demolition Derby final. This year featured six heats:…
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Smiles from fair
Everest Kravitz got an up-close visit while at the Chautauqua County Fair last weekend.…
Sweet contributions
Salamanca pauses use of educational robot
The CHQ Chamber will once again honor a variety of local businesses and organizations that are…
Deadline nears on nominations for CHQ Chamber awards
Local Sports
Fishing the way it was meant to be
From Dunkirk Harbor's Central Avenue Pier to the peaceful waters of the Cassadaga Lakes,…
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South Carolina bicyclist dies after striking vehicle
BROCTON --- A South Carolina bicyclist has died after striking a parked vehicle last…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: Another football season almost underway
Don’t look now, but there’s a hint that summer is coming to an end. The good news, however, is many in the region will embrace the reason. On Monday morning, the Buffalo Bills unveiled a new look — their “Nickel City” alternate uniforms, an all-gray pant and jersey combo featuring "The Charge" helmet —…
State’s data center moratorium is reasonable - for now
The OBSERVER's View: Moving on with Jamestown airport
The OBSERVER’s View: More requests require legislature guidance
Obituaries
Norman H. Sager
Alexander (Skip) T. Fuglewicz
Kevin Schmidt
Janice Carol (Stanbro) Ortel
Commentary
Trump whacks Canada again
You have to think that President Trump must have had a bad trip or unpleasant vacation in Canada, as I can’t think of any other legitimate reason for why he keeps attacking the country. This past week, he announced two major policy decisions/complaints relative to Canada: - he announced a new 50% tariff on…
Dunkirk Battery Energy Storage project is another scam
A lesson from the fourth grade talent show
America's too many targets impact our freedoms
Sunday Lifestyles
