Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz calls for an 11.27% property tax increase in her 2027 city budget proposal. Councilwoman Natalie Luczkowiak forwarded the proposal, along with the mayor’s statement on it, to the OBSERVER late Friday morning. Wdowiasz proposes a tax levy of $11,095,609 for ...
State Sen. George Borrello is alerting regional grape growers to a new processing opportunity that could provide a much-needed outlet for grapes left without a buyer following significant disruptions in the market this growing season. Borrello has been actively engaged in the issue over the ...
The Dunkirk Democratic Committee is accepting letters of interest from individuals interested in seeking the Democratic nomination for City of Dunkirk offices in the 2027 election cycle. Letters of interest are invited for the following offices: – Mayor – Councilmember-at-Large – Councilmember – Ward 1 – Councilmember – Ward 2 – Councilmember – Ward 3 – Councilmember – Ward 4 – Assessor – City Court Judge Individuals interested in being considered should submit a brief letter of interest indicating the office they are interested in seeking, ...
Jamestown Democratic Headquarters recently celebrated its opening. About 100 people turned out for the event. Pictured, from left, are: Jason Sample (candidate for Jamestown City Council), Tom Nelson (incumbent running for County Legislature), Julie Jackson-Forsberg (candidate for County ...
As the leadership team came forward last week for recognition of the State University of New York at Fredonia’s bicentennial year, CHQ Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Heitzenrater made a request to those seated at tables in the audience. If you were a graduate ...
Veterans 4 Christ list coming events On Saturday at 10 a.m. there will be a brunch for veterans, active duty military and their immediate family. It will be at Tri-Church Parish in Brocton. The church is handicap accessible, has plenty of parking and is climate controlled. The brunch is all homemade. There will also be Paula's Donuts and plenty of coffee. The guest speaker will be talking about veteran legal affairs. There will be a question-and-answer session at the end of the presentation. From Oct. 21 to 25 is the annual bow hunt. This is a free event for veterans and active ...
