‘Worthy of esteem’

August 20, 2026

GOWANDA — As David Smith has entered into retirement, people all throughout the Gowanda community and beyond have taken the time to recognize all he has done for the place he calls home. Even now,…

Lynden files complaints on water meeting site

James Lynden has filed code violation complaints about the village of Fredonia’s July water project informational meeting. The former Fredonia…

Petition process begins, first merger town hall held

SHERMAN — The first in a series of three town halls has been held for the potential merger between Clymer,…

Woman charged after dog, cats left alone in Stockton

STOCKTON -- A woman is facing charges after leaving three animals abandoned at a location on Route 380. Chautauqua County…

Fire, rescue crews respond to major Route 430 mishap

A coroner has been called to the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on Route 430 near Mayville. According to…

City gets $549,000 infusion from state

The city of Dunkirk has received nearly $549,000 in Temporary Municipal Assistance aid from the state of New York. Comptroller…

Local/Region

WACS board opposes AI robot in classes

At a recent meeting, Westfield Academy and Central School Board of Education members reacted strongly to the news of the Salamanca City Central School District's plan to introduce a humanoid robot into classrooms. "As long as I am on the board, I don't ever want to hear the words AI robot and classroom instruction…

SUNY launches new music studies program

Homeless issues in Ellicott hotel not subsiding

Clymer school board hears about potential new building uses

Local Sports

Bok makes history as first girl in local BRWS

JAMESTOWN — Since 1980, in the 20 Babe Ruth World Series that Jamestown, New…

BUSTI — As the dog days of summer begin to wind down and the number of…

Stateline set for action-packed night of racing Saturday

Survive & advance

WESTFIELD — Darien Swanson shot a low gross score of 35, while Rob Strang posted a…

Golf leagues

Latest news

Woman charged after dog, cats left alone in Stockton

STOCKTON -- A woman is facing charges after leaving three animals abandoned at a…

Fire, rescue crews respond to major Route 430 mishap

City gets $549,000 infusion from state

Thruway fatality blamed on debris from another vehicle

This week’s poll question: Are you in favor of more affordable housing projects in Chautauqua County?

The OBSERVER’s View

The OBSERVER’s View: P-TECH proving its worth with Westfield firm

A major $3.2 million upgrade to a Westfield manufacturer is worthy of plenty of praise. Besides the company investment with state assistance, there also is an effort to maintain a younger generation within the region. According to an article in last weekend’s edition, Renold Westfield at 100 Bourne St. is actively marketing itself to…

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