Food pantries continue.to see a surge in customers as local charities prepare for the holiday season. “We have served nearly double the number of people that we usually do by this time, with three more weeks to go this month,” said Connie Griffith of Fred Basket. “We still have plenty of ...
SHERIDAN — Costs are up nearly everywhere you look, and the town of Sheridan is no different this budget season. But as far as tax increases go, Sheridan’s increase in 2026 is minimal. “We’re in good shape,” said Supervisor Tom Wik. The tax rate in the town of Sheridan increased ...
By BRADEN CARMEN bcarmen@observertoday.com BROCTON — The village is still waiting to see what comes next regarding the cleanup of scorched debris in a residential neighborhood along Old Mill Road. Following a fatal fire on Christmas morning last year, 98 Old Mill Road has remained as what ...
Silver Creek Senior Citizens meet SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Nov. 18 with 19 in attendance. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. The members enjoyed pizza, goulash and desserts. The 50/50 winners ...
Pets perish in morning Dunkirk fire Dunkirk firefighters battled a blaze Sunday morning on Lord Street where a number of pets perished. Officials say the Dunkirk Fire Department was dispatched to a report of smoke coming from a window at 106 Lord St. around 7:21 a.m. Upon arrival, crews ...
Fifth-graders of Gowanda Middle School continue to impress with positive behavior in October. The following students were selected by their teachers for exhibiting responsibility, kindness toward others, perseverance, and a willingness to try new challenges: Khloe Kramer, Lukus Liskow, Jeremy ...