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Memorial day: Making a call for participation
May 23, 2013 Memorial Day services will take place in a number of area communities on Monday. While it is a day of relaxation for many, it also is a day to remember. more »»
State: ‘Forgotten’ area thinks small
May 22, 2013 In an article on Monday regarding low water levels, Dunkirk Mayor Anthony J. Dolce lamented over the lack of funds for Lake Erie when compared to Chautauqua Lake. He then took it a step further. more »»
Another step in the process
May 21, 2013 As a number of residents head to their schools to vote on the proposed budgets and candidates for their Board of Education today, a much larger vote for the area looms in the next month. more »»
Funds, staff keep shrinking
May 19, 2013 For some, it was an unsettling tone. more »»
County Funds: Surplus must be expected
May 19, 2013 Hold the applause, please. The 2012 fund balance for Chautauqua County, which indicated a surplus of $5.8 million, is not an outcome to be cheered. more »»
Highs and lows: Some of the best, worst of the week
May 18, 2013 Here are some of the best — and worst — of the week: BEST BALL TITLES — Congratulations to the Westfield, Fredonia and Cassadaga Valley varsity baseball teams as well as the North Collins and... more »»
IRS?PROBE: Taxing time in Washington
May 17, 2013 Last week, Internal Revenue Service officials insisted high-ranking leaders at the agency were not aware some conservative political groups were being harassed over tax matters. more »»
Albany: ‘Another tool’ in long list
May 16, 2013 We cannot help but have more than a little doubt regarding the Financial Restructuring Board that was proposed this week for municipalities by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. more »»
Volunteers: A new way to help out
May 15, 2013 Over the past three Mondays, the OBSERVER — with the assistance of the United Way of Northern Chautauqua County — has focused on some volunteers who have made life better for many in this area. more »»
Logo selection under way
May 14, 2013 For 16 years, residents have been taking part in a special summer weekend. This July 20 and 21 will be no different when the Laurel Run is held. more »»
Dunkirk: Councilman’s ill voting record
May 13, 2013 Dunkirk Councilman William J. Rivera is not alone. Others, especially longtime residents, also get ill when they hear about city finances. more »»
Eliminate post in Ripley
May 12, 2013 According to seethroughny.net, Ripley Central Schools Superintendent Karen Krause earned $123,000 in 2012. more »»
Highs and lows: Some of the best, worst of the week
May 11, 2013 Here are some of the best — and worst — of the week: BEST OFFICE OF THE AGING — Congratulations to the Chautauqua County Office of the Aging for today being their 40th anniversary. more »»
AFTERMATH: The heroes next door
May 10, 2013 Sometimes we forget how many good people there are in the world. Then we read about someone like Charles Ramsey. more »» 
FRED FEST: High drama in the village
May 9, 2013 A picture can say thousands of words. Unfortunately, the photo on the front page of our newspaper on Tuesday was reduced to these four words: students out of control. more »»
NRG: Send message of support
May 8, 2013 State Sen. Catharine Young wants you to help one more time. NRG Energy Inc. more »»
Tuition plan brings results
May 7, 2013 Ripley school district taxpayers are already reaping the rewards of a plan to tuition students in grades seven to 12 to Chautauqua Lak. more »»
Silver Creek: New village attitude evident
May 6, 2013 In this corner on Sunday, we criticized the high cost to taxpayers for the small village of Silver Creek. Today, we offer praise to the leaders. more »»
No laughing matter in area
May 5, 2013 A resident’s comments regarding an early proposal on having the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department take over police protection from the village department made us chuckle. more »»
Highs and lows: Some of the best, worst of the week
May 4, 2013 Here are some of the best — and worst — of the week: BEST NO NEW SCHOOL BUILDING — The Westfield and Brocton boards of education have agreed that should the two schools merge, a new building will no... more »» |
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