For most of us when we think of the founding fathers of our nation we think of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin or John and Samuel Adams. However, Dr. Joseph Warren, who played a major role in events leading to the rebellion, remains our forgotten “founding father.” Who ...
May 22 — 1875 – The Nettie Fox, the largest steamer on Chautauqua Lake, was launched. Later renamed Jamestown (not to be confused with the modern vessel). — 1954 – Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. spoke at the Viking Temple in Jamestown. — 1969 – Demolition of Brooklyn Square began ...
Recent news that the court-disputed sale of the Hotel Lenhart is, we hope, a good development for the village of Bemus Point and those who look forward each summer to spending lazy summer evenings on the iconic rocking chairs of the venerable lakefront hotel. The Hotel Lenhart has has been a ...
In 1959, Hanover Center firemen were part of Silver Creek Fire Department. A group of members who lived in and around Hanover Center became Station 2 setting up a Fire Hall in the old one-room school building in Hanover Center. Later, we became Hanover Hose Company 1 and was formed as an ...
Before the State University of New York at Fredonia commencement celebration Saturday, a smaller — yet significant — ceremony was held before the Commencement eve pops in the King Concert Hall. Prior to an excellent performance of the “Sound of Music” by students and the Western New ...
As a Chautauqua County native and resident and mental health advocate, I was beyond appalled to read the callous comments made by the Dunkirk City Council in the article on May 10 OBSERVER, “Destitute man vexes city officials.” I must admit I had to read the article three times to ...