GOP rejects $2M fund balance use, says more will be spent

August 28, 2026

MAYVILLE – A proposal by a Democratic Chautauqua County Legislator to ask the county executive to use $2 million of reserves when preparing the 2026 budget was rejected, although some Republicans say it’s time to…

Resident files claim on city over fallen tree

A neighbor of Dunkirk-owned property has filed a claim against the city for allegedly failing to maintain the parcel. William…

Unhealthy banter drives measles resurgence

How is it, in an age of vast technology and information, Americans keep tempting fate when it comes to medicine?…

‘Wonderful day’ in city

For more than 100 years, Wells Enterprises has prided itself on being “a family company.” Thursday morning, every key piece…

‘Showing up’

Superintendent Brian Swatland saw the vision of the Dunkirk City School District come to life on Tuesday evening at Point…

Mayor credits creek work for blocking flooding

Water is eternally on the minds of Fredonians. Last weekend was unusual only in that it came through a deluge…

Local/Region

Teamsters give backing to Langworthy

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy announced Thursday the endorsement of the New York Teamsters in his campaign for re-election to Congress, earning the support of one of the nation’s largest labor organizations for his record of standing up for working people and strengthening the American middle class. The Teamsters represent more than 1.3 million working…

WESTFIELD — The Chautauqua County Historical Society and Patterson Library will continue their 2026 Fireside Lecture…

Lecture to focus on aviation pioneer Wright

County Overland Trail Project is complete

Lake Shore Paving looks to expand to Ellicott

Local Sports

WNY’s tick problem deserves a better explanation

Across Western New York, many homeowners have noticed what seems like an explosion in…

JCC women, men win openers

CWGA donates to Women's Giving Circle

CASSADAGA — Brenton Wilcox fired a 32 to lead the way in the Tuesday Night Men’s…

Golf leagues

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‘Wonderful day’ in city

For more than 100 years, Wells Enterprises has prided itself on being “a family…

Officials hail USDA $20M purchase of grape juice

City plans water rate hikes

Amherst man facing rape charges in Fredonia case

This week’s poll question: Do you think a $35 million surplus of funds is too much in Chautauqua County?

The OBSERVER’s View

Welcome solution for area grape farmers

This week’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be spending $20 million to purchase grape juice from area farmers is welcome news for the region. Just last week, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer was trying to make juice out of sour grapes with his proposal to use the Section 32 funds provided by…

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