The Thursday Knitting Group that meets at Trinity Episcopal Church at 11 Day St. recently gathered to distribute more than 550 items that were crocheted and knitted by members this year. These items included afghans, lap robes, hats, scarves, mittens and baby sweaters. Receiving these ...

Food pantries continue.to see a surge in customers as local charities prepare for the holiday season. “We have served nearly double the number of people that we usually do by this time, with three more weeks to go this month,” said Connie Griffith of Fred Basket. “We still have plenty of ...

SHERIDAN — Costs are up nearly everywhere you look, and the town of Sheridan is no different this budget season. But as far as tax increases go, Sheridan’s increase in 2026 is minimal. “We’re in good shape,” said Supervisor Tom Wik. The tax rate in the town of Sheridan increased ...

By BRADEN CARMEN bcarmen@observertoday.com BROCTON — The village is still waiting to see what comes next regarding the cleanup of scorched debris in a residential neighborhood along Old Mill Road. Following a fatal fire on Christmas morning last year, 98 Old Mill Road has remained as what ...

Lifetime area resident Lois Barris celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday, Oct. 17 at the White Inn in Fredonia. All her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were there to celebrate with many friends and relatives. “The party was amazing and so is she,” the family reported. ...

A liquor store business in Mayville appears to have purchased the building it operates out of. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from Sept. 16-22. During this time period, Chautauqua Inns, LTD ...