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Feeding a need: Rock for Hunger set for Saturday at Vibe on Five

A new community music event is set to bring energy - and urgency - to downtown Dunkirk, as organizers shine a spotlight on the growing need for food assistance across the region. Rock for Hunger Music Fest will take place Saturday at Vibe On Five on Lake Shore Drive. The event begins at ...

Sheriff’s Office Releases New Information On Ellery Jane Doe Case

In January, The OBSERVER retold the story of Ellery Jane Doe, a cold case that has been under investigation since December 6, 1983. On Monday, there was a bit of movement on the case. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it has received information of a possible sighting of ...

Jamestown man charged in child porn distribution

A Jamestown man is facing federal child pornography charges. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Monday that Connor J. Higgs, 20, of Jamestown, was charged by criminal complaint with possession and distribution of child pornography, which carry a mandatory minimum penalty of five years, and a maximum of 20 years. In August, the New York State Police received a CyberTipline Report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), regarding a Discord account, which contained suspected child pornography. Subsequent investigation traced the account to Higgs. In ...

Dunkirk, Fredonia split rivalry doubleheader

GOWANDA — After an ugly 10-4 loss to rival Dunkirk in Game 1 of a Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 baseball doubleheader Saturday, Fredonia had about 15 minutes to regroup and earn a split. It took them a little longer than that, but the Hillbillies found a ...

Kennedy man facing child porn charges

A 71-year-old Kennedy man is facing child pornography charges. In October, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation into the possession and promotion of child pornography in the town of Poland. Through a lengthy investigation, investigators identified Steven K. ...

Jamestown’s Bush Industries closing plant

One day after saying it had no public information to share, Bush Industries has closed its doors. Employees were told during a 9 a.m. meeting Thursday that the Jamestown plant - and longtime headquarters of the company - was closing. Rumors had been running rampant throughout the community ...