The traditional bang from a cannon was replaced by thunder on Tuesday morning, but the result was still the same. The 145th annual Chautauqua County Fair is officially underway. “This is going to be a…
Mulholland takes oath for Fredonia Village Board
Fredonia's newest trustee, Timothy Mulholland, was sworn in Monday. Mulholland began his first Board of Trustees meeting with an oath…
Brisky, Carmello retire from Fredonia schools
Two more fixtures of the Fredonia Central School District will not be returning next year. Margaret “Peg” Brisky, a School…
City rate for NCWD water sales on hold
The city of Dunkirk evidently didn’t like what it got out of a formula for its North County Water District…
Broken connection
Banners record life in small towns. Their changes reflect subtle shifts — in a season, a community’s mood, or even…
Fredonia parking law on hold, but pact in place
A law making major changes to downtown Fredonia parking is on hold. However, the village already has an agreement in…
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Two Towns to perform at Music at the Point
This Wednesday’s live Music at the Point will feature Two Towns from 6 to…
Per New York State Agriculture and Markets Law Section 303-a(1), the County Legislature is required to…
Modifications to Ag District 10 must be submitted in August
Tributes pour in for Jamestown’s Tony Dolce
JAMESTOWN – A Mayville man has been charged after leading police on a chase through Jamestown…
Mayville man charged after motorcycle chase in Jamestown
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New additions
FREDONIA — The State University of New York at Fredonia recently announced the hiring…
Crosby to lead Blue Devils volleyball
Vintage tackle, veteran anglers and boatloads of walleye
CHAUTAUQUA — Julie Brown’s gross 39 and net 27 led the Monday Night Ladies League at…
Golf leagues
Latest news
Route 5 detour causes bridge mishap in city
The Route 5 detour due to bridge work has led to another mishap ---…
Langworthy calls out Canada for unhealthy air quality
WESTFIELD --- A suspicious situation has led to charges for a village resident. At approximately 10:32…
Westfield man charged with drugs in village park
UPDATE: Air quality 'very unhealthy,' state notes
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: No stopping rising power prices
Every month, the electric bill brings a bit more pain to New York state residents. According to the Empire Center’s Energy Data Bulletin, households are paying the fourth-highest electricity prices in the country. In April 2026, residential electricity prices in New York averaged 29.45 cents per kilowatt-hour – 56 percent above the national average…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View
No bang for buck in parking revenue
Obituaries
Jeffrey L. Newell
Dylan W. DeLong
Robert “Bob” Eugene Sharp
Sue S. Taylor
Commentary
America at 250, service is our greatest strength
America’s 250th birthday is a special anniversary in the history of our nation; the success of this great experiment should be celebrated and, this year, I would encourage you to reflect on what it is that has made America so special. Alexis de Tocqueville, a political philosopher who studied and toured America in the…
Dealing with the heat of summer
Standing for America, our anthem
More than food when dining out
Sunday Lifestyles
