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RTPI hires new CEO

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute has hired its new CEO, Stacey Otte-Demangate. “The RTPI Board is delighted to welcome Stacey as our new CEO, who succeeds Arthur Pearson and will continue to lead the growth of the institute,” said Diane Carlson, RTPI board chairwoman. Since 2010, ...

Congregation continues series on ‘resistance’

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua (UUCNC), located at 222 Temple Street in Fredonia, holds a Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m., both at their physical location and on Zoom. For those wishing to join us virtually, please visit https://tinyurl.com/caluucnc. Click ...

Motorist dies after striking train at crossing

A motorist has died after a vehicle struck a train at a Middle Road crossing in Dunkirk. Around 1:30 p.m., the Dunkirk Police Department, Dunkirk Fire Department, and Alstar Ambulance responded to a report of a pickup struck by a train at the Middle Road and the CSX railroad crossing. The ...

Colley’s closing its Fredonia store

Colley’s Pools & Spas announced via its Facebook page, “with heavy hearts” that it will not be reopening our Fredonia location. According to the post, the Fredonia location first opened its doors in 1980, founded by Bruce and Marie Colley, and quickly became the second of what would ...

Jamestown police chief retiring in February

OBSERVER Staff Report Jamestown's police chief is retiring at the beginning of next month. In a news release issued Tuesday morning, the city announced the retirement of Police Chief and Director of Public Safety, Timothy Jackson, who will conclude more than 25 years of dedicated service to ...