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Exhibit recalls early days of Fredonia college

The Darwin Barker Museum in Fredonia is celebrating SUNY Fredonia’s 200th anniversary with a reminder that the university has seen gigantic changes since its 19th century inception. The museum’s Max Walters gave the OBSERVER a tour that started back in 1822, four years before the school ...

Health, wellness director resigns from Silver Creek

SILVER CREEK — One of the staples of the Silver Creek Central School District has moved on from the district. Jennifer Johnson has resigned as Director of Health and Wellness, effective Friday. Johnson said in her resignation letter, “I am grateful for the opportunities, experiences, and ...

Congressional candidates Langworthy, Gies talk costs, Iran

Congressional candidates Aaron Gies and Nick Langworthy debated last week at an Elmira television station. Republican incumbent Langworthy and Democrat challenger Gies seek to represent New York’s 23rd Congressional District. The candidates did not have questions provided in advance. The ...

Motorcyclist charged after wild ride through city

A motorcyclist is facing charges after a reckless driving incident that led to his crashing the vehicle late Wednesday. Dunkirk police report at 11:53 p.m., it was advised by Fredonia Police Department of a motorcycle entering the city northbound on Central Avenue at a high rate of speed. A ...

Ferguson seeks to keep homeless men out of hotel

A former hotel that previously housed homeless individuals in Fredonia but was shut down due to poor conditions of the building is ready to be reopened. At the same time, the village’s top elected leader does not want homeless men to be allowed to stay there. During the Fredonia ...

Saturday fundraiser supports family after fire

Imagine waking up tomorrow and everything you own is gone. No home to return to. No clothes hanging in your closet. No family photographs, cherished keepsakes, or familiar belongings that make a house feel like home. For most of us, it is almost impossible to imagine losing everything in an ...