Saturday, Aug. 8, was a very special day in the minds of the Fredonia High School Class of 1956. One of the last classes of the true Hillbillies to graduate from the old high school…
'Great Gatsby' gala ready to benefit NCCS
Northern Chautauqua Catholic School invites the community to step back into the glamour and excitement of the Roaring ’20s for…
Breakthrough moments bring lots of magic
Parenting is one of the hardest responsibilities anyone can undertake, yet it can also be one of the most rewarding…
Partnerships for progress
WESTFIELD — Ongoing support of the Western New York economy by Renold Westfield through strategic investments in modern technology and…
County hears about economics of aging
There are more older adults that live in Chautauqua County by percentage, than in New York state or the United…
City man sues over alleged force by police
A Dunkirk resident has sued four current and former city police officers for allegedly using excessive force on him. Brandon…
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DiNapoli audit finds DEC lacks reliable recycling data
An audit by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the Department of Environmental Conservation lacks reliable information on how much material is recycled across New York state. Auditors found missing reports, inaccurate data and inconsistent oversight of recycling facilities are limiting the state’s ability to accurately measure recycling efforts and track progress toward its…
Assembly line coming to Electrovaya plant soon
United Way announces 2026 campaign co-chairs
Weekly events have been announced for local libraries. Check each library’s website for details. — Monday:…
Area libraries list events for week
Local Sports
Opening pitch
JAMESTOWN — Mike Gill knows a thing or two about coaching in a World…
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Little Valley man charged in Bemus Point rape
A Little Valley man has been charged with two counts of rape after an…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: With state support, hospital beats the odds
When state Gov. Kathy Hochul came to the north county on Thursday, Brooks-TLC was a big winner. For starters, the new north county hospital that will be located at 412 E. Main St. is making progress. Construction crews are entering the site daily — and a shell of a structure is evident to passersby.…
The OBSERVER’s View: Faltering Fredonia keeps leaking cash
Is now the time for police merger?
The OBSERVER’s View: Bottom line closes another church
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Diane B. (Marki) Leone
Jack Loren Morse
Arlene M. Zanghi
Solomon Monje Carvajal
Commentary
Risks, rewards from the simpler days
In those days, it wasn’t hard for a 16-year-old boy to get booze. The drinking age was 18, so if you could scrounge up a couple dollars and make some connections, like older friends or siblings, a six pack of Kochs Deer Run Ale or a bottle of Boones Farm Apple Wine was pretty…
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