SILVER CREEK — A field for champions was unveiled on Thursday afternoon, and Superintendent Dr. Katie Ralston had one word to describe the moment. “Incredible.” Several dozen students, community members and dignitaries stood outside the…
Fredonia continues NCWD connection meetings
Fredonia’s push to join the North County Water District rolls on, with planning meetings on Sept. 21 and Sept. 25.…
Save Our Reservoir returns to Fredonia podium
Critics of Fredonia’s plan to connect with the North County Water District returned to the village Board of Trustees podium…
In troubled waters, border partners keep focus of lakes
No one could have predicted two years ago that two of Western New York’s treasured resources would become part of…
Flock license plate reader vandalized near Fredonia
A Flock license plate reader has been vandalized. According to District Attorney Jason Schmidt, an LPR that sits on private…
Arkwright, Dunkirk agree to shared highway departments
ARKWRIGHT — The towns of Arkwright and Dunkirk have come to an agreement with a goal to benefit both communities.…
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Local/Region
Sinclairville, Kiantone fire departments awarded grant funds
Some area fire departments are receiving federal assistance. U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer, along with Rep. Nick Langworthy, recently announced federal funds for fire departments, including some in Western New York. The Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, Inc. was awarded $97,142, the Kianone Independent Fire Department, Inc. received $50,988. Officials said…
Knight hired as Gowanda Assistant Principal
MAYVILLE – A county law that is designed to give county managers raises tied to the…
GOP pushes through COLA raises for county managers
SOCKTOBER is a month-long sock drive that collects warm NEW socks for distribution to individuals and…
Warm hearts and toes with 2026 SOCKTOBER sock drive
Local Sports
Athletic honor roll
Fredonia native Ashton Putney announced last week that he will continue his academic and…
Still not enough
There is something special about the first morning of deer season. The alarm goes off long…
Go vertical, go safe: New York's archery season is here
ALLEGANY — Nora Polhamus set up two goals and Fredonia held off Portville for a 2-1…
Fredonia edges Portville in girls soccer
Latest news
Gas leak temporarily forces evacuation at SUNY building
Shortly before 10 a.m. Wednesday a massive gas leak was reported at Jewett Hall…
The Chautauqua County Health Department is notifying the community about possible measles exposures at the UPMC…
Health Department notes potential measles exposure at Jamestown hospital
A former inmate of the correctional facility in Brocton has been sentenced after being found guilty…
Former Lakeview Shock inmate sentenced in attack
Kennedy man charged with rape
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: Reality strikes state’s big spenders
It's pretty funny that it's a Democrat who is now taking aim at repealing the state's outside income limits for state lawmakers. Assemblyman Clyde Vanel makes many of the same arguments that Republicans made in opposition to the $35,000 outside income cap before the state Legislature approved them in 2022. Vanel, D-Queens City, argued…
The OBSERVER’s View: Growing concerns with AI
Is county budget plan realistic?
Encouraging news from south county
Obituaries
Mary Notaro
Mary Notaro, 96, died Tuesday evening, September 29, 2026, at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk, NY, after a long illness. Formerly of Fredonia, NY, she was the wife of the late John Notaro. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 E…
Roberta Polinski
John F. Taddio
Keira “Koda” Cheryl Beckstrom
Commentary
Maintaining republic requires understanding its founding
A day at Betts Industries: “Doing what’s best”
Offering balance in left-leaning state
Baseball’s tight-knit connection to America
Sunday Lifestyles
