A youngster in Westfield is making a difference for area cat and dog shelters. Five-year-old Andrew Gustafson, who will be entering kindergarten at Westfield Academy & Central Schools, is getting ready to host his second…
Mayor takes command on city spending
Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz ended her second meeting of city department directors with a reminder that also served as a…
Cassadaga celebrates refurbished gazebo
CASSADAGA – For 19 years, Tammie Wichlacz has spent her summers on the Cassadaga beach, looking at the gazebo as…
Geise argues job creation important, not only goal
MAYVILLE – The top person who oversees economic development for Chautauqua County says he believes there are many factors to…
‘Uplifting’ recipients: Fredonia students honored with Burgstrom scholarship
At the Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony, four Fredonia students were recognized as the recipients of the Ricky Burgstrom Music…
Journey can begin with a helping lift
I love the “Starfish Story,” the one where a man says to the boy, “You’re wasting your time. You can’t…
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Longtime Jamestown councilman dies unexpectedly
JAMESTOWN — Tony Dolce, the Jamestown City Council's longest-tenured member and former president, has…
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All-American status
FARGO, N.D. — Noli Paddock certainly made a name for herself at the 2026…
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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
It’s hard to imagine a time when the Chautauqua Belle wasn’t a fixture on the waters of Chautauqua Lake. But that’s exactly what our reality would be if not for James Webster, the Rochester man who had the vision to bring a paddlewheel steamship to Chautauqua Lake in the early 1970s. Webster collaborated with…
No bang for buck in parking revenue
The OBSERVER’s View: Giving spirit strong part of region
Lake’s lure matters greatly to region
Obituaries
Rudy L. Ryen
On July 14, 2026 news was delivered that Rudy Ryen, 49, passed due to reoccurring health issues. Rudy was the son of Anita (Lou) Armagost; brother to Ron, Steve, Gil, and Late Al Ryen; Father to Angela and Miranda Ryen; and grandfather to Mason H.. and missed by so many more. A private memorial…
Thomas G. DiNardo
Barbara J. Wise
David D. Corcoran
Commentary
Standing for America, our anthem
Two teenagers with rifles hid in the forest and marveled at the sight before them. Daniel Wells and Henry Macomas didn't understand why anyone, especially a British general who didn't want to be shot, would dress himself in a bright red coat and sit on a white horse 100 yards in front of them.…
More than food when dining out
Village water meeting remarks, moments and mindbenders
Democratic Socialists are transparent in who they are
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