In a paramount public event activity at the Erie County Fair last month, Medal of Honor winner David Bellavia was a guest speaker at their Veterans Day Recognition Service. The infield of the horse racetrack was seated with about 500 people in chairs and bleachers overlooking the infield. Giant ...

Special to the OBSERVER CASSADAGA — The village of Cassadaga became incorporated in 1921 so that a fire department could be formed. There had been some major fires, and it was decided that a fire department was needed for the protection of the people and the village. By 1924, a two-story ...

This summer, the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) joined forces with dedicated community volunteers from Cassadaga, Forestville, Lily Dale, and Silver Creek to bring the annual BLOOM Garden Recognition Project to life. BLOOM celebrates the passion and commitment of residents who ...

On Saturday, July 27, eight members of the AG Team from Dunkirk joined the regularly scheduled Habitat workday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Team members contributed both muscle, skills, and time to help construct a new house for a working family at 9-11 Genet St. This family will assume ...

The fifth annual Wilson Cabin Games was held on Aug. 17 in Dewittville. Despite dodging the rain, 30 teams competed in a bracket-style tournament. The 2024 Wilson Cabin Games Champions were Connie and Elise Riedesel. Second place was captured by Bre Mancini and Wyatt Jensen, and third place ...

The end of August is one of those liminal spaces where we seem to exist in two different seasons. According to the calendar, it will be summer for a few more weeks, and the daytime is still often warm and sunny enough to continue beach days and summer activities. However, the nights are ...