Many out-of-ordinary things happened in Chautauqua County during 2024. Here’s a compilation of the OBSERVER’s most unusual coverage from the year. SOUND AROUND MOUND A mysterious town of Pomfret landowner authored an anonymous article in November about what could be a Native American ...

The Town of Dunkirk shares its name with the city, but it does not share the same financial nightmare. The Town of Dunkirk has made a point in recent years to distance itself from the City and other nearby entities, instead focusing on clinging to its own identity. Apparently, many of its ...

The holiday season is a time of giving, and at Chautauqua Lake Central School, the National Honor Society continued its tradition of making the season brighter for families in need. Through their annual food drive and gift-giving initiative, NHS members, school staff, and community partners ...

A man has died in a Christmas morning fire. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies report the Brocton and Portland Fire Departments responded to the blaze at 98 Old Mill Road in Brocton around 5:10 a.m. Wednesday that was heavily damaged. After extinguishing the fire, the Brocton Fire Chief, ...

In a switch from recent years, Dunkirk’s Lakefront Boulevard is planned to remain open throughout the winter. First Ward Councilperson Natalie Luczkowiak wanted to know why at a recent Common Council meeting. “Residents that live around the boulevard believe Lakefront Boulevard should be ...

From torn up wrapping paper to cheers of joy, the holiday season got a head start at the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County. Community partners and dedicated staff members came together Wednesday afternoon to make sure the children of the Club were treated to an annual ...