HANOVER — Each year since Lou Pelletter took office as Supervisor of the Town of Hanover, the annual fire protection contract public hearing has been contentious. Pelletter thought having departments merge into one taxing district…
It’s Fredonia’s turn for anti-Flock legislation
Fredonia looks set to pass an anti-Flock camera resolution. Debate and outrage over the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office program,…
County eyes earlier retirement for probation officers
The Chautauqua County Legislature is eyeing a proposal which would allow some Probation Department employees to retire earlier than they…
Residents gripe about proposed city tax hike
Several Dunkirk residents complained and offered ideas about the proposed 2027 city budget, and its 11% tax increase, at Tuesday’s…
Tampio, Pelletter spar over sheriff’s pact
HANOVER — Community leaders went at each other during a recent Town Board meeting when discussing a contract for enhanced…
Man accused of shaking baby, causing blindness
Charges have been placed against a man who is accused of shaking an infant which caused her to possibly become…
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County Dems push Nazzaro to replace DeJoy in District 9
The Jamestown and Chautauqua County Democratic Party committees are asking Charles Nazzaro, a former Chautauqua County legislator who retired in 2021, to replace Vince DeJoy as the county legislator representing District 9 residents in Jamestown. DeJoy, who submitted his resignation as the District 9 legislator on Thursday, Oct. 15, is moving to North Carolina…
Local Sports
Hats off performances
FREDONIA — A pair of hat tricks sent No. 6 Fredonia past No. 11…
Bills DB Sam Franklin appeals suspension
RESET. While the 5-1 Buffalo Bills enjoy their well deserved bye week, the rest of the…
Fearless Freddie’s Football Forecast
Knuble scores 2, Flyers dump Sabres 3-1
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Residents gripe about proposed city tax hike
Several Dunkirk residents complained and offered ideas about the proposed 2027 city budget, and…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: Our choices for Albany representation
State Sen. George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor face similar challenges in their re-election campaigns for state office. Borrello is challenged for the 57th state Senate District, which includes all of Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties and more, by Victoria Guite-Williams while Molitor is challenged in the 150th Assembly District, which includes all of Chautauqua…
The OBSERVER’s View: Split decision on taxing responsibility
The OBSERVER’s View: Experience matters for Family Court judge
Our choices for county legislators
Obituaries
Faez E. Tayar
Dorothy Mae Dougherty Whipple
Judith H. Haynes
Judith H. Haynes
Commentary
A small museum exhibits a big story
November contests will set a path for U.S.
The importance of public water systems
Spending hikes prove county’s growing footprint
Sunday Lifestyles
