It has been four years since the last election of a Town of Sheridan supervisor and two years since the election of a new board member. The election on Tuesday brings two new people seeking seats on the board. They have diligently been working behind the scene for a few years for the greater ...

Robert E. Dando Jr. is running for the Chautauqua County Legislature, District 3 which is the south-west side of the Village of Fredonia plus the Town of Pomfret. He has been endorsed by both the Democratic and Working Families Parties and is running on their ballot lines. He has also received ...

4-H may be best known for the animals at the Chautauqua County Fair, but there are a lot of other programs too. One of the most accessible programs for kids who cannot have chickens, goats or cows in their yard is the dog program. Many people have dogs, but one of the biggest problems can be ...

OBSERVER Photos Workers were finishing road painting on Main Street on Monday and Tuesday in the village of Fredonia. The paving project was completed in August and September with the new stripes being the final touches for state Route 20.

Halloween can be an enjoyable holiday for everyone, especially children. To make the holiday a treat instead of a trick, the Dunkirk Police Department recommends these safety tips. For children and families: — Stay visible: Wear bright or reflective costumes and carry a flashlight or glow ...

The Town of Ripley announced Monday that the water conservation order issued for Water District customers on Oct. 10 has been lifted. Town officials and water operators have confirmed that the reservoir has returned to near normal levels for this time of year, and the creek that flows into ...