Holy Apostles Parish community expresses relief at remaining Independent
JAMESTOWN – Following the announcement at the beginning of December that Holy Apostles Parish would not be closing or merging with another parish, members of the ...
JCC students collect over 100 autographs for non-profit
SUNY Jamestown Community College students enrolled in Sport in Society this fall collected more than 100 autographed items from professional ...
Local threat
Early winter perfect for outdoors
December arrived in Chautauqua County with a surprise that few outdoors enthusiasts will soon forget. An early blast of extreme cold locked up ...
$3M in state development funding coming to county
Reservoir supporters respond to village critics
Fredonia’s “Save Our Reservoir” group defended itself Monday against recent criticism from Mayor Michael Ferguson and others. Three ...
EDUCATION Toughen penalties for sex crimes
Twice in less than two months, area teachers have been accused of inappropriate conduct with students. First came news that the Westfield Academy and Central ...
CHRISTMAS Believing in magic of the season
GOVERNMENT: Partnerships ease board tensions
Industry needs a diverse energy strategy
Editor, OBSERVER: For manufacturers across New York, abundant and reliable energy is not a luxury or a choice. Around the clock power, 365 days a year, drives ...





