John Lombardo and Mary Ramsey, of the alternative rock group 10,000 Maniacs, will give a talk and perform at the State University of New York at Fredonia. The folk duo will speak at an Arts and Business Luncheon on Wednesday at 1 p.m. and give an evening performance at 6 p.m. Both events are ...

As part of its commitment to celebrate learning and academic achievement in WNY, SUNY Fredonia, with the support of the Fredonia College Foundation, is proud to announce it is an official 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee regional partner to give local students and schools the opportunity to ...

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present Canadian Folk Duo Showman and Coole in concert on Friday at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Folk in Fredonia Music Series. Through 25 years and thousands of shows together in bands such as The Foggy Hogtown Boys, and The Lonesome Ace ...

United Way of Chautauqua County is calling on community members to sign on now to volunteer during the coming tax season, helping not only prepare taxes for local residents but also oversee sites and serve as translators. Each year, United Way facilitates the federal Volunteer Income Tax ...

OBSERVER Photos Dunkirk Intermediate School held its annual Halloween costume parade Friday. The parade began at 2 p.m., as Principal Kim Texter and Assistant Principal Stephanie Berghold opened the front doors. Together, dressed as “six, seven”, the principals juggled their hands as they ...

Photos by Dan Kohler; photo of blaze by Forestville Fire Department A Sunday morning fire destroyed a house at 8996 Park Road in the town of Arkwright. Numerous agencies responded to the blaze, which was called in around 5:45 a.m. Those fire departments include: Sunset Bay, Sheridan, ...