A Dunkirk man is going to spend decades behind bars for transporting migrants to the local area and raping a teenager. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Friday that 34-year-old Augusto Mateo Francisco, who was convicted of two counts of forced labor, and one count of transportation ...
CASSADAGA — Cassadaga Shur Fine discontinued its Indian cuisine buffet following “hurtful and racist remarks” from some patrons. However, the response from many others in the community has shown that there is still good in the community after all. In response to the buffet being ...
Candidate for Chautauqua County clerk Greg Krauza did something few of his counterparts have offered within the last week. In an item that was published in the OBSERVER and The Post-Journal — as well as our online outlets — Krauza announced his plans and intentions regarding the position if ...
The city of Dunkirk has a dog control officer for the first time since December 2023. The Common Council unanimously approved Jennifer Sasso as the officer, during its meeting Tuesday. Sasso will provide dog control services on a part-time basis starting Sept. 23, at a monthly salary of ...
Wheelock Principal Amy Piper thanked the Board of Education at a recent meeting for two changes approved in the past year that are already benefiting Wheelock School. The addition of a Pre-K Special Education Teacher, Jeni Wilson, has allowed for students with special needs to more effectively ...
Chautauqua Institution has announced a reorganization that affects more than 30 staff positions. Some of the staff changes involve changes in a position’s role and some have been eliminated. Several positions eliminated were either already vacant or voluntarily vacated via retirement or ...