Since the OBSERVER published the first two parts of this story, something remarkable has happened. Readers, former employees and local families have begun filling in pieces of northern Chautauqua County's agricultural and industrial history that might otherwise have been lost. What began as ...
Pictured are members of the Dunkirk High School Class of 1966 celebrating their 60th reunion in August. The weekend event was filled with laughter, memories, music and dancing as friendships were reconnected. The committee received positive feedback from the attendees and thank those who ...
By the time a rider climbs into the saddle at Centaur Stride, dozens of people, countless hours of work, and a whole lot of hay have already made that moment possible. Have you ever thought about getting a horse? Maybe you've even dreamed about starting a therapeutic riding center. It is easy to understand why. Horses have an extraordinary ability to connect with people, and the benefits of being around them can be profound. But what isn't always visible from the saddle is everything that happens behind the scenes. At Centaur Stride, a therapeutic riding center in Westfield, the ...
Chautauqua County health officials say they are working with under-vaccinated parts of the county, especially now that a measles case has been confirmed locally and is likely higher than officially known. On Aug. 31, the county announced its first lab-confirmed measles case in a county ...
Chipotle is nearing completion in the town of Dunkirk, but it is not the only restaurant on the way. Code Enforcement Officer Ryan Mourer told the Dunkirk Town Board at a recent meeting that Jersey Mike’s Subs is eyeing a location in the Tops Plaza on Vineyard Drive. Mourer told the Board ...
Dunkirk Councilman Frank Torain thinks Mayor Kate Wdowiasz’s administration improperly offered a pay hike to City Clerk/Treasurer Amy Dobek. Dobek was city clerk until taking the new combined clerk/treasurer position in January. “The clerk/treasurer's pay increase was discussed ...
