When everyone assumes somebody else will take responsibility, sometimes nobody does. There is an anonymous saying that captures this tendency to pass responsibility along: “This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody,…
Library notes Native American Heritage Month, dedication
For the past 10 years, the Anderson-Lee Library in Silver Creek has dedicated programming each November to celebrating Native American…
Alum makes special return with band, chorus
Thursday’s free concert with the Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus was a homecoming for one member of the ensemble.…
‘Shortage’ plea highlights food insecurity in region
A recent Facebook post highlighted a need in the Dunkirk community that stretches far beyond just the city itself. The…
Local GOP benefits from state campaign financing
Republicans running for state office in Chautauqua County have benefited more than Democrats from the state's public campaign finance system.…
Boil order lifted in Fredonia; users still need to conserve water
A boil order has been lifted for village of Fredonia users, but conservation of water is still being urged. On…
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Welch’s, grape industry featured at Fireside Lecture Thursday
WESTFIELD --- The Chautauqua County Historical Society and Patterson Library continue their 2026 Fireside Lecture Series on Thursday with a presentation exploring how and why Thomas Welch and his son, Charles, helped develop an industry based on grape juice. The program begins at 6 p.m. at Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage Street in Westfield…
SATURDAY, OCT. 31 Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees meeting Central Station Restaurant, 332 Central Ave., Dunkirk,…
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Domestic violence case handling changes in imperfect system
The Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation has updated a proposal to the United Public Service Employees…
Jamestown OTB to remain open through Dec. 31
Local Sports
Runners heading to states
ELMA — Led by second-place individual finisher Grace Gilevski, the Frewsburg girls are heading…
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Boil order lifted in Fredonia; users still need to conserve water
A boil order has been lifted for village of Fredonia users, but conservation of water is still being urged. On Saturday morning, the Chautauqua County Health Department said two consecutive days of testing indicate that the water in the distribution system is safe for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth and making coffee. The…
The OBSERVER’s View
Proposal again proves council’s lack of power
Over the last two weeks, there has been plenty of banter regarding the city of Dunkirk budget proposal — both on social media and during the most recent Common Council session. Overall, the plan calls for a 11% tax increase with spending totaling more than $32.2 million. Is that fair or responsible? That’s not…
Lots of treats in seasonal happenings
Attorney general needs to stick to law
Our selections for state Supreme Court
Obituaries
Judy Ann Bailey
Judy Ann Bailey, 85, of Pearl Street IRA, Forestville, formerly of Southside Ave IRA, Cherry Creek, died Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Williamsville, NY. She was born in White, PA on March 18, 1941, the daughter of the late Robert and Orabel (Plyler) Bailey. Judy attended the Fredonia Day Hab…
Deborah A. Fisher
Leonard J. Star
Michael W. Gorts
Commentary
Behavior always part of equation with children
It's not often that I will refer to another writer’s thinking and observation of human behaviors in print. I am going to make an exception in this case. Mark Talley of Buffalo describes, in detail, his thinking about some of today’s youth. His mother, Geraldine Talley, was one of 10 people shot to death…
What kind of socialist are you?
U.S. no longer keeps an open mind with elections
Procrastination is not sound county budgeting
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