Valley Historical Society hears about World War II airplane spotters
Buffalo man sentenced to prison for Jamestown drug crimes
A Buffalo man already serving a 25 year to life sentence for murder has been sentenced to 14.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug ...
Moving on
Paddles, peace and a little friendly competition
In a world where phones buzz almost as often as mosquitoes, finding a true escape isn't always easy. That's one reason kayak fishing continues to ...
Route 5 detour causes bridge mishap in city
Langworthy calls out Canada for unhealthy air quality
U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy is steaming over the "very unhealthy" air quality impacting Western New York --- and intends to reach out to Canada ...
The OBSERVER’s View: Giving spirit strong part of region
For those who have not yet looked at the calendar, do not forget that today is July 16 — or 7/16, which is a major deal for the region. Give 716 is Western New ...
Lake’s lure matters greatly to region
The OBSERVER’s View: South Dayton decides on its future
Deborah Wilka
Deborah Wilka died July 15, 2026, at her home on Rte. 83, Fredonia, NY, after a long battle with cancer. Arrangements are incomplete, but will be announced in the ...
Frances Lorraine Himes
Agnes “Peggy” Polowy
Upward mobility indicator may be surprising
Next generation is failing at history
Legacy of 1776 strong in county locations
Politics has a way of blurring truth
“I don’t know what to believe anymore.” These seven words are uttered so often these days that if given a beat and melody, they would be the hit song of the ...
