Capt. Douglas Switzer was appointed chief of the Dunkirk Police Department Monday. Switzer was serving as interim chief after Christopher Witkowski retired in February. The Common Council ratified his elevation to full-time chief at its…
Suppression of evidence hearing to be held in 2024 murder
The trial of a Buffalo man who has been charged in a 2024 murder in Jamestown is slowly progressing. Two…
Drops of scrutiny
HANOVER — After putting the work back out to bid, the Town of Hanover has once again received two bids…
Familiar faces among Fredonia’s new hires
Three new Special Education Teachers are joining the Fredonia Central School District, and two of the three already know the…
UPDATE: Pomfret cabin heavily damaged in blaze
A cabin located off Route 60 suffered extensive damage in a blaze Monday evening. At 8:08 p.m., 911 calls reported…
Kaleida, Brooks-TLC partnership takes next step
Kaleida Health has announced another transition to strengthen its alignment with the Brooks-TLC Hospital System Inc. In a news release…
.
TRENDING
Local/Region
Coming up …
TUESDAY, AUG. 4 Cattaraugus County Fair 501 Erie St., Little Valley. Vendors, food, family entertainment, animals, midway games, rides. Dylan Scott concert. Chautauqua Institution Lecture Series: Ken Burns, Jeffrey Rosen Route 394, 10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Discussing Burns’ PBS documentary “The American Revolution,” Rosen’s book “The Pursuit of Liberty, How Hamilton and Jefferson Ignited…
Local Sports
Calph, Weaver claim 'Cousin Eddie Invitational'
The Wednesday Travel League held its 12th annual Ohio trip on July 28-29. ——— COLUMBIANA, Ohio — On Tuesday, the 9th annual “Cousin Eddie Invitational” was held at The Links at Firestone Farms. The winning two-man team (low net) was Robert Calph and Pat Weaver. In second place was the team of Jeff Nelson…
NEW HARTFORD — The Batavia Muckdogs and Saugerties Stallions are taking home the honors of being…
Muckdogs, Stallions take home PGCBL coaching staff honors
Stebbins outduels Wonderling on Fan Appreciation Night
Trolling the old way
Latest news
Switzer confirmed as new Dunkirk police chief
Capt. Douglas Switzer was appointed chief of the Dunkirk Police Department Monday. Switzer was…
UPDATE: Pomfret cabin heavily damaged in blaze
Kaleida, Brooks-TLC partnership takes next step
There were no injuries reported in a Sunday morning fire at Dunkirk’s Coburn Block. The Dunkirk…
No injuries in downtown fire
The OBSERVER’s View
County’s latest goal tough to measure
After weeks of debate and discussion, points and counterpoints, the Chautauqua County Legislature has decided that the number one economic development goal for county government is sustainable disposable income growth. It sounds like a good goal. No one is against the idea of increasing disposable income for county residents. Certainly no one would say…
Making proper call on robot teacher
Perfect solution in village parking debate
The OBSERVER’s View: Another high cost for SUNY to absorb
Obituaries
Jonpaul Long
Jonpaul Long, 47, of Arkwright, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 2, 2026. He was the loving husband of Monica (Nalepa) Long and son of Laureen J. (Antolini) Kingsley and Edward W. Long III. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. and…
Nancy A. Winkler
Thomas H. Farnham
Marian Louise Culver
Commentary
On the matter of people who are homeless
There have been several news articles recently about the problems faced by people who are homeless in Chautauqua County. Much of the news has been about where they are being housed...usually in older and underused hotels. Whether we like it or not, the provider of last resort is the county ... that means county…
County needs responsible rules before costs grow
Power can be dangerous in wrong hands
Don’t cancel village version of Must See TV
Sunday Lifestyles
Power can be dangerous in wrong hands
The information here comes from books written by legitimate historians along with reputable news media and/or internet sources. The first amendment of our Constitution allows me to express these facts and opinions. Adolf Hitler was born to a relatively poor family in Austria-Hungary. After moving to Germany, he enlisted in the Bavarian Army at…