17+ hour, 16+ min ago   (617+ words) A 16-year-old student from southwestern France has arrived in Fredonia to spend the 2026-27 school year experiencing American life, making new friends and becoming part of the local community through the Rotary Youth Exchange program. Pia Derreumaux, of Anglet, a town…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (490+ words) President George Bush was seated in a second-grade classroom in Sarasota, Florida when it happened. His chief of staff, Andrew Card, suddenly approached, bent down, and said, "A second plane hit the second tower. America is under attack." I looked…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (306+ words) Chautauqua County’s District Attorney is asking the state Supreme Court to compel a man who pleaded guilty to a weapons charge in 2023 to turn over civil forfeiture money to the county. Schmidt filed a suit in state Supreme Court on…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (341+ words) Andrew Ellis Johnson, Lifeguard (Gregory Wayne Abbott), 2023, ink on paper, 42 x 90 inches Susanne Slavick, Ghost Ship, 2017, archival digital print on Hahnemühle paper, 4 x 6 inches Current issues are examined through a mix of media in an exhibition at Fredonia's Cathy and…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (304+ words) This Artificial Intelligence-generated image provided by Dunkirk Planning and Development Director Vince DeJoy shows the Exempt Firemen’s clubroom with a new logo proposed for its facade. The AI took it upon itself to add other improvements, such as gold trim…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (783+ words) Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz accused the Common Council of “inaction.” Dunkirk Councilman Michael Civiletto criticizes Mayor Kate Wdowiasz during a Common Council meeting Tuesday. To his left are Councilwoman Natalie Luczkowiak and Councilman Frank Torain. The relationship between Dunkirk Mayor…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (136+ words) Observer Today Demonstrations held across state encouraging voting On Saturday, Aug. 29, peaceful demonstrations were held throughout the state to encourage people to vote this November. A total of 42 grassroots groups sent teams to 50 interstate overpasses and roadside ground locations, from…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (163+ words) A third lawsuit filed by Dewittville residents seeking to stop a condominium project at Chautauqua Point will be heard by state Supreme Court Justice Grace Hanlon. Hanlon recently ruled against the town of Chautauqua’s request for a summary dismissal of…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (183+ words) Chautauqua County Legislator Tom Harmon of Silver Creek is seeking re-election. He has issued the following statement: "I am seeking reelection as Chautauqua County Legislator for District 6 to continue my dedicated service, marked by a strong record of bipartisan leadership…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (404+ words) A state lawmaker wants to create a statewide initiative allowing caregivers and family members to react more quickly when a loved one goes missing. Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Schenectady, is sponsoring legislation (A.11614) that would create the New York State Take Me…...