More people are casting their votes before the official Election Day. According to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections website, a total of 11,135 people cast an early ballot for the 2026 election. Polls closed…
Health officials offer water timeline
Chautauqua County Health Department officials discussed Fredonia’s latest water woes Monday. Department head Jessica Wuerstle and water specialist Natalie Whiteman…
Hochul wins re-election as state governor, AP declares
Democrat Kathy C. Hochul won election Tuesday as governor of New York, defeating Republican Bruce A. Blakeman. This is Hochul's…
Election updates throughout the night
Follow election coverage on our X account: Polls are open for another two hours. Once they close, we'll update coverage…
Polls open across region through 9 p.m.
There's still time to cast your ballot. Polls are open across Chautauqua County and New York state until 9 p.m.…
Borrello says 'much more to do' after re-election to Senate
After receiving 66% of the vote against Victoria A. Guite-Williams, incumbent state Sen. George Borrello expressed his gratitude to the…
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Hochul wins re-election as state governor, AP declares
Democrat Kathy C. Hochul won election Tuesday as governor of New York, defeating Republican…
The OBSERVER’s View
The OBSERVER’s View: Balancing act with winter heating
There is good and bad news when it comes to potential costs for heating during the coming winter months. In October, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. said it expects the typical residential customer to spend approximately $742 to heat their home this winter, nearly 5% less than last winter’s average cost of $780. The…
The OBSERVER’s View: Special library tribute built ‘relationships’
The OBSERVER’s View: One last chance to vote
Proposal again proves council’s lack of power
Obituaries
Madylon (Mathers) Kubera
Madylon (Mathers) Kubera, 89, of Fredonia, passed away Tuesday morning, November 3, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. at the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home, 736 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. Services will begin at 6 p.m. Interment will be held…
Patricia M. Babcock
Jake E. “J.J.” Dellahoy, Jr.
Memorials Roberts
Commentary
North county currently lacks a vision
Earlier this year, the OBSERVER published an article on the Chautauqua-Mayville Plan. The plan really resonated with me as north county communities navigate through conflict and change. The Plan states that "the state of New York encourages municipalities to update their comprehensive plans every 10 years, intentionally setting plans in place for areas such…
Being creatures of convenience
There’s no massaging some beliefs
Behavior always part of equation with children
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