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Before saddling up, there's work to be done

By the time a rider climbs into the saddle at Centaur Stride, dozens of people, countless hours of work, and a whole lot of hay have already made that moment possible. Have you ever thought about getting a horse? Maybe you've even dreamed about starting a therapeutic riding center. It is easy to understand why. Horses have an extraordinary ability to connect with people, and the benefits of being around them can be profound. But what isn't always visible from the saddle is everything that happens behind the scenes. At Centaur Stride, a therapeutic riding center in Westfield, the ...

Readers helping preserve area farm, industrial history

Since the OBSERVER published the first two parts of this story, something remarkable has happened. Readers, former employees and local families have begun filling in pieces of northern Chautauqua County's agricultural and industrial history that might otherwise have been lost. What began as ...

Raimondo & Sundquist announce local attorney joins team

JAMESTOWN — As Raimondo & Sundquist continues to grow across Western New York with its recently opened Buffalo office, the firm is reinforcing its commitment to Chautauqua County by welcoming longtime Jamestown attorney Peter Larson as an associate attorney. Larson brings more than 11 ...

Ripley hears Eagle U, summer meal updates

Ripley Central School Board of Education members held their regular meeting last month during which they received a wrap-up summary of the district's summer programs and accomplishments. School Principal Sara Centanni reported the summer meals program provided breakfasts and lunches to 80 to ...

New Fredonia Crosby’s store celebrated

Crosby’s has cut the ribbon at the grand reopening last week of its storefront in Fredonia. Located on East Main Street, this revamp is the newest addition to Crosby’s 90-store portfolio, providing 16 new jobs and an improved convenience location. The walls of the new store were ...

Class of 1966 celebrates 60th reunion

Pictured are members of the Dunkirk High School Class of 1966 celebrating their 60th reunion in August. The weekend event was filled with laughter, memories, music and dancing as friendships were reconnected. The committee received positive feedback from the attendees and thank those who ...