Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz said she is vetoing the Common Council’s moratorium on new Battery Energy Storage System proposals. Wdowiasz told city department heads at her monthly meeting with them last week that Dunkirk was…
Shorewood water project is ready to proceed
The Town of Dunkirk successfully met its deadline in order to move forward with the Shorewood Waterline Capital Project. With…
Lineman dies in Mayville during substation repair
A lineman was killed earlier this month while working on a substation in Mayville during a scheduled power outage. Attorney…
Officials explore nuclear energy opportunities for former NRG site
As efforts continue to identify a productive new future for the former NRG Generating Station in Dunkirk, local economic development…
Calling for a cure: Gies visits Dunkirk to speak on healthcare
Aaron Gies has traveled throughout Western New York on the campaign trail, one of the most prominent issues he has…
Questions, complaints arise from county tax auction
MAYVILLE – A Clymer property that was initially sold at the county auction has been pulled from getting final approval,…
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New Bemus Point boat launch ramp complete
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'This was a complete game'
WEST ELLICOTT — Fredonia’s Cecelia Tonelli commands a lot of attention from opposing teams.…
Smith, Bown victorious for F/D/F/PV/CV swim team
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Eckwahl-led Frewsburg shuts out North Collins
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Kathman, Gilevski victorious in Frewsburg
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Former Lakeview Shock inmate sentenced in attack
A former inmate of the correctional facility in Brocton has been sentenced after being found guilty of attacking multiple corrections officers. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced Friday that 37-year-old Windsor Coleman, formerly of Massapequa, NY was sentenced in Chautauqua County Court on Sept. 23 to an indeterminate state prison sentence of 20…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: Growing concerns with AI
AI is a trending and fantastic tool. From schools, government to private industry many are taking advantage of the technology to improve products and learning. Within the last month, however, warnings from the artificial-intelligence industry have revived debate over whether advanced AI models could escape human control and threaten humanity. The CEO of Anthropic…
Is county budget plan realistic?
Encouraging news from south county
Town business proves its partnership
Obituaries
Michael Lee Hudson
Michael Lee Hudson died September 27, 2026 at his home in Sherman, NY. Born May 22, 1954, he was 72. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the FANTAUZZI FUNERAL HOME, 82 E Main St, Fredonia, NY, in the coming days.
Richard L. “Dick” Girst
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Robert J. Debeck
Commentary
Baseball’s tight-knit connection to America
Nothing puts smiles on the faces of children than their first trip to a Major League Baseball game. A hot dog and peanuts, along with a seventh-inning stretch, watching the best in the world swing for the bleachers! Nothing sits as close to American sport than baseball. It isn’t called America's Pastime for
The bridge is in a race with winter
Oh Canada, we are sorry
Still not ready to jump on 'brand'-wagon
Sunday Lifestyles
