The Chautauqua County Health Department, in conjunction with the village of Fredonia has lifted the boil water order for all of its water customers, including those within the town of Pomfret. The issue at the treatment process was corrected Tuesday afternoon and two consecutive days of ...

With his final stop this week in Columbia County pushing legislation to both help dairy farmers across upstate and boost nutrition in schools, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer completed an annual tour of all 62 New York state counties for the 27th year in a row. “Traveling to every ...

OBSERVER Photo by M.J. Stafford Despite a minor warming trend this week, recent frigid days have ice already piling up at Point Gratiot this cold December. This current warm up will end on Friday with winter officially beginning on Sunday.

It was a long, difficult journey, but Organic Blooms LLC, a new cannabis dispensary in Chautauqua County, held its grand opening this fall and the event could not have gone better. “It’s beyond amazing. Everyone has been so supportive, said co-owner Michelle Brumagin. “I’m definitely ...

RIPLEY — At their November meeting, Ripley Central School Board of Education members learned that the district needs to make a decision concerning the state mandate regarding excessive heat in classrooms. In December 2024, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to require that all school ...

Chalk up more troubles for the Fredonia water system. Before 8 a.m. Tuesday, the Chautauqua County Health Department issued a boil water order for all Fredonia water customers and properties outside the village boundaries supplied by their water system. The New York state Department of Health ...