Many people don’t truly understand the importance of something until it becomes personal, either to themselves or someone they know. That is even true for me, and I focus my time and energy on what makes the greatest difference, based on my perceptions. I am fortunate to know how important ...

The Dunkirk-Fredonia Meals on Wheels recently celebrated its dedicated volunteers during the annual Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the Board of Directors at Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church. Under the theme of "Joy," the event served as a heartfelt thank-you to the individuals who make it ...

On July 8, the Sheridan Historical Society and this author will offer a program about Sheridan’s early houses of a celebrated design. Please join us at the Museum at Main and Center Roads. The Museum opens at 5 that evening, and the illustrated presentation begins at 6:30. The Town of ...

SHERIDAN — Sheridan residents got excited when they recently saw heavy machinery along town roads, with the hope that it meant the debris from the charred pawn shop on Route 20, Pawn Starz, was set to finally be cleaned up. Instead, the machinery was installing pipes for the newly established ...

HANOVER — Bernie Feldmann has lived a life dedicated to serving others. Now it is time for his community to pay it back, and the people have answered the call. Feldmann was recently diagnosed with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer. He is in need of alternative treatments and therapies, which are ...

A mother is trying to sue Pine Valley School District over alleged abuse of her two children that she says contained racist and sexual overtones over a period of seven years. The OBSERVER sought comment from the Pine Valley school district on the case, but its phone call was not returned. ...