Fredonia Mayor Doug Essek was diagnosed with COVID-19 last week, but is doing better. “My whole family got it,” Essek told the OBSERVER. “They’re all doing well, most were asymptomatic.” Essek ended up at the hospital one night, but luckily didn’t have to stay. “I’m doing ...

There appears to be a growing concern from family members of workers regarding a possible “cluster” of COVID-19 cases at the Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility in Brocton. Those who have reached out to the OBSERVER say seven to 11 cases have been confirmed in recent days, ...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation 2020 annual campaign is focused on growing the foundation’s endowment to guarantee funds for the continuation of important hospital services for years to come. The campaign slogan, “The Little Hospital That Could,” reflects on the ...

Since Dec. 1, 13 employees of the Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility in Brocton have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 in addition to 35 staff members who have had to quarantine as a result. No one incarcerated has tested positive as of last week. The release of the ...

The number of people reported in Chautauqua County hospitals with COVID-19 jumped Wednesday based on information released by the county Health Department. Hospitalizations went from the 25 reported Tuesday to 36 on Wednesday. That's in addition to the 24th COVID-related death and 43 new ...

UPDATE: Brooks has notified the OBSERVER that the change will take place on Thursday, not today as originally reported. Brooks-TLC Hospital announced that visitation will be "strictly prohibited" effective Thursday, including those dropping off a patient. In a statement, the hospital said, ...