Editor’s note: This is the third and final installment of the series. Experiencing the aches and pains of long distance hiking, and then thinking how many days to the end can easily lead to discouragement.…
Patterson Library kicks off Early Bird Raffle
WESTFIELD --- The countdown has begun! Patterson Library’s Annual Auction & Chicken Dinner will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 19,…
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Book on Phillips’ manhunt finished with help of late talk show host’s children
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Assessor sues city over buyout dispute
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Pennsylvania edges New York in Big 30 football game
BRADFORD, Pa. — Injuries limited the Pennsylvania roster to the minimum size for the Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic football game against New York at Bradford Area High School’s Parkway Field on Saturday. The depleted hosts were hoping for an early boost and it came right away. New York attempted to catch Pennsylvania off…
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Pennsylvania edges New York in Big 30 football game
BRADFORD, Pa. — Injuries limited the Pennsylvania roster to the minimum size for the Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic football game against New York at Bradford Area High School’s Parkway Field on Saturday. The depleted hosts were hoping for an early boost and it came right away. New York attempted to catch Pennsylvania off…
The OBSERVER’s View
Perfect solution in village parking debate
For all the troubles and controversy surrounding the village of Fredonia in recent months, it is refreshing to see that the elected leaders appear to have reversed course when it comes to its parking-fee plans. On Thursday afternoon, the Mayor Michael Ferguson announced instead of motorists paying with a phone app system, a two-hour…
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Obituaries
Arlene E. Miller
Arlene E. Miller, 93, of Creek Road in Forestville, died Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Dunkirk on October 22, 1932, the daughter of the late Raymond and Hazel (Ross) Erick. Arlene was a graduate of Forestville Central School, Class of 1950. She worked as a Secretary at the…
Gloria E. Schmonsky 1929-2026
Frances L. Zolnoske 1942-2026
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Power can be dangerous in wrong hands
The information here comes from books written by legitimate historians along with reputable news media and/or internet sources. The first amendment of our Constitution allows me to express these facts and opinions. Adolf Hitler was born to a relatively poor family in Austria-Hungary. After moving to Germany, he enlisted in the Bavarian Army at…
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Power can be dangerous in wrong hands
The information here comes from books written by legitimate historians along with reputable news media and/or internet sources. The first amendment of our Constitution allows me to express these facts and opinions. Adolf Hitler was born to a relatively poor family in Austria-Hungary. After moving to Germany, he enlisted in the Bavarian Army at…