SILVER CREEK — Silver Creek Central School is mourning the death of a student. Keira (Koda) Beckstrom died Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a train. Just before 4 p.m. Wednesday, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's…
Fredonia playground project includes splash pad
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $821,221 grant for reconstruction of the Barker Street Playground in Fredonia, as part of $67.5…
Village may discipline police employee
Fredonia is looking to discipline, and possibly suspend, a Fredonia Police Department employee over “certain allegations.” Police Chief Gregory Myers…
Forestville Fall Festival to take place Oct. 3, 4
FORESTVILLE — When something works, why change it? That is the thought process behind the Forestville Fall Festival this year,…
Portland seeks grant funds for court upgrades
PORTLAND — The Town of Portland is seeking grant funding for upgrades to its Justice Court. At a recent Board…
16-year-old dies after being struck by train
SILVER CREEK --- A 16-year-old has died after being struck by a train. Around 3:57 p.m. Wednesday, the Chautauqua County…
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Hochul maintains lead in race, Siena Poll finds
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) leads Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R) in the race for governor 50-41%, little changed from 49-39% in August, according to a new Siena Poll of likely New York State voters released this week. In other statewide races, Democratic Attorney General Letitia James leads her Republican challenger, Saritha Komatireddy, 52-39%,…
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Statewide recognition
Randolph is the highest-ranked local team in the New York State Sportswriters Association’s Week…
Fit to be tied
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Sherman outlasts Panthers in Division 4
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School mourning death of Silver Creek teen
SILVER CREEK — Silver Creek Central School is mourning the death of a student.…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: State effort promotes lakes, outdoors
With autumn officially underway, New York state is offering residents a taste of the outdoors this weekend. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton this week announced Saturday as a Free Fishing Day. During any of the six designated Free Fishing Days, the fishing license requirement is waived for fishing on New York’s…
The OBSERVER’s View: Recent history shows county runs red
Successor to WCA Home a proper fit
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Obituaries
Mary Malek
Mary Malek,75, of Otto, NY passed away Saturday July 11, 2026 in Buffalo, NY. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday October 10, 2026 from 1-4pm from the Otto Volunteer Fire Dept. Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 411 Rock City Street in Little Valley, NY.
Helen Jane (Houghtaling) Falco
Fredrick Michael Dingledy
Lawrence R. “Larry” Tibbetts
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