A cannabis retail store could soon be setting up shop in the town of Pomfret. While no final decision was made at the latest Pomfret Zoning Board meeting, the Board will discuss the application further…
Economic silver linings evident near Labor Day
Over the last three months, despite a slightly higher jobless rate in July at 4.6%, there is reason for optimism…
City sets hearing for water rate hike
The city of Dunkirk set a public hearing for Sept. 15 at 5:30 p.m. on its planned changes to water…
County OKs law regarding motorists and bicycles, pedestrians
MAYVILLE – There are three counties in the state that require motorized vehicles to leave a minimum of three feet…
Silver Creek hires new Spanish teacher
SILVER CREEK — When you know you’ve found the right person for the job, the hiring process can move quickly.…
Wdowiasz, council continue battling
The relationship between Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz and the Common Council looks worse than ever. Wdowiasz used her mayoral report…
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Area students head back to school
Class is officially back in session as local students returned to school this week.…
MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County will host a remembrance ceremony on the 25th anniversary of the Sept.…
County to host Sept. 11 ceremony
Forestville fills several teaching vacancies
Legislator Harmon seeks re-election
Local Sports
Disappointing opener
SILVER CREEK — The goal of any team is to start the season with…
Division 1 sweep
Walleye, steelhead and charter boats
DUNKIRK — Parker Gambino netted a hat trick to lead Westfield/Brocton past Olean 5-0 in the…
Westfield/Brocton to meet Dunkirk for Champions Cup title
Latest news
Village police investigating weekend arson on Clinton Ave.
An arson in the village of Fredonia last weekend is under investigation. According to…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View
Ten years ago, almost to the day, we lamented the difficulty in comparing results on state tests from year-to-year because New York's Education Department changed testing and assessment guidelines more often than most people change their socks. We noted, at the time, that proficiency rates in English language arts was 37.9% and 38.1% in…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View
In new era, always someone watching
Obituaries
David V. Latona
David V. Latona age 80 passed away early Thursday morning September 3, 2026. Friends may call 4:00-7:00pm Sunday September 6, 2026 at the SCHINDLER FUNERAL HOME 44 Center St. Gowanda. A complete obituary will appear in this weekends Observer.
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Commentary
Invite ABC speakers to Chautauqua’s main stage
CHAUTAUQUA — Those who have read, listened to, or watched the news this year know that some are shocked at the ascendancy of socialism among Democrats. They’re right to be shocked in the sense of left aghast. Yet no one should be shocked in the sense of surprise. Step by step, socialism has been…
Questions remain regarding Flock cameras
Rounding Third
Editorial Cartoon
Sunday Lifestyles
50th class reunion held
Brocton Central School's Class of 1976 recently gathered for their 50th Class reunion.