Western Division Federal Credit Union is announcing the opening of its newest branch in Fredonia, on Monday. This branch location underscores the credit union’s continued growth and unwavering dedication to delivering financial services to Chautauqua County. The branch will continue to ...

MAYVILLE - The Mayville/Chautauqua Lions Club will host a Buffalo Bills watch party Sunday at Mayville VFW Post 8647. The watch party begins at 3:30 p.m. and will include a raffle that includes an autographed game cleat donated by Tyler Bass, Buffalo’s placekicker. Other Bills prizes, as ...

MAYVILLE, NY – Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. publicly commended the retirement of Dr. Mary Ann Spanos, Director of the Office for Aging Services, during the recent legislature meeting. Dr. Spanos has been at the forefront of advocating for the county’s seniors for over two ...

The village of Mayville is seeking to have a lawsuit filed in state Supreme Court against the village in 2022 dismissed. Eric Winship of Steamburg was part of a crew working on a water line in Mayville on Maple Drive East in May 2021. He alleges a Mayville employee told him there was no ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that funding is available to help low- and middle-income households and older adults lower their energy costs and keep their homes warm during cold winter months. Applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program, or HEAP, which can provide up to $996 to ...

OBSERVER Photo by M.J. Stafford Fredonia police had Main Street closed at Seymour Street after a report of a school bus crash at Chautauqua Street. Possible minor injuries were reported after the at 2:55 p.m. incident Wednesday. Fredonia Fire Department also assisted at the scene.