My Aunt Jo was an interesting old fuddy-duddy. But she was never one of my favorite relatives. She was my Great Uncle Garnett’s second wife – a piano and organ teacher in Tustin California. She was very persnickety. My mother was Garnett Keith’s favorite niece, and every time she ...
American political life has gotten a little more interesting as young, inexperienced individuals’ minds full of Marxist theory are winning Democratic primaries in mostly “blue” cities and states. Led by the team of smooth-talking antisemitic New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and ...
Despite the growing number of Farmers’ Markets in Chautauqua County, many who answered our weekly online poll are not utilizing them. Established locations in Fredonia and Westfield bring the main streets of the villages to life weekly. This year, Westfield celebrates its 20th year. Market ...
Community needs respect in dialogue Editor, OBSERVER: Our community is working through major items — the Fredonia Village water supply source, and a potential change from Grape Belt status and a natural environment to nuclear power production and data centers. As we work, let each one ...
The meeting for the discussion of the proposed Fredonia water system is scheduled for Thursday at the new town of Pomfret building on Chestnut Road. For convenience of the public, it should have been at the Fredonia Opera House as was done for the last citizens meeting with the Village ...
Since 2024, Dunkirk has faced criticisms for overspending and failing to balance its annual budget. But come the Fourth of July, many things do go right. Once again, the city shined during festivities — especially with the fireworks finale. Photos shared on social media during the weekend ...