Residents of the Point Chautauqua area are appealing a July state Supreme Court ruling denying the residents' attempt to stop a new condominium project near Dewittville. The notice of appeal was filed in the state Supreme Court on August 4. The case will now proceed to the Fourth Department ...
SILVER CREEK — For the fifth year in a row, Silver Creek and its neighboring communities will soon come together for a day of fun to support one of the area’s most impactful charities. The Michael Boedo Community Foundation’s fifth annual Family Picnic fundraiser is set for Saturday, ...
A Jamestown woman, who is a Chautauqua County employee, is facing numerous charges after allegedly stealing benefits from some of the clients she serves. It was announced Wednesday that a 23-count indictment has been handed down by Chautauqua County Grand Jury against 38-year-old Amber ...
A marijuana retail store is being proposed in the northern end of Chautauqua County, which, if approved, would be the first one in the Dunkirk/Fredonia area. The Chautauqua County Planning Board was notified that Empire Smoke Shop 9 is seeking a Special Use Permit for an adult-use cannabis ...
SILVER CREEK — There is plenty of change going on at Silver Creek schools, none more so than to the campus itself. The new school playground is complete, but it is far from the only major part of Silver Creek’s capital project that has seen substantial progress. Superintendent Dr. ...
Former city of Dunkirk employee Samantha Tofil offered scathing criticism of City Hall on her way out. Tofil, who worked in the Clerk/Treasurer Office, alleged a grim workplace atmosphere in her resignation letter. Tofil shared the letter, and an email that acted as a cover letter for the resignation document, with the OBSERVER. Tofil was on leave but “decided not to return from my leave,” according to the Aug. 4 resignation letter. “I had hoped that during my absence the city would take meaningful steps to address the workplace issues that led to my absence. Instead, I have ...
