When Centaur Stride first opened over 30 years ago, my cousin told me about a book she read that stated, “For the best well rounded brain development, one must do four things: Study Suzuki violin, read, learn a foreign language, and ride horses.” After taking neuroscience classes in my ...

Individuals, community groups and business teams are invited to register for United Way of Chautauqua County’s first ever Day of Caring – a one-day, countywide volunteering event to benefit nonprofits and school districts. Scheduled for Friday, Aug. 15, volunteer registration is now open ...

In a recent OBSERVER/Post-Journal special section, Dave Wilson shares a brief yet comprehensive history of the Chautauqua County Fair. He makes it clear that the Fair, notwithstanding its periodic shut-downs and various reformations, has always been at its core an investment in the prospect of ...

On the evening of June 9 at the Fredonia High School Academic Awards Presentation, Fredonia Memorial Post 59 outgoing Commander Denise Puskar presented a certificate of recognition to Fredonia Senior Andrew Cowan. Andrew has been appointed and accepted into the United States Military Academy at ...

There was plenty to celebrate at WNY P-TECH’s Senior Advancement ceremony last month at Dunkirk Senior High School. Several students were wrapping up their final year of school and planning to enter the workforce or military; other students were preparing for their first semester at SUNY ...

Troop 267 held its quarterly Court of Honor last month in Fredonia, marking the final ceremony of the 2024-25 Scouting year. The event celebrated growth, leadership, and a wide array of accomplishments from the troop’s dedicated Scouts and adult leaders. Families, guests, and members of ...