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Submitted Photo Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz stands with Brad Tito, director of community energy at PowerMarket, in front of City Hall. <!-- SHOW ARTICLE --> A...

Chautauqua County’s grape crop suffered a devastating frost in April. <!-- SHOW ARTICLE --> WESTFIELD — Seasonal crisp conditions returned to this community near the...

OBSERVER File Photos The Cassadaga Fire Department recently received a FEMA grant for over $170,000. The Cassadaga Fire Department was awarded a FEMA Assistance To Firefighters...

A three volley salute was given during the Chautauqua County Joint Veterans Sept. 11 ceremony. MAYVILLE – Following the Sept. 11, 2001 attack on...

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Dunkirk will remain open as a secondary worship site. <!-- SHOW ARTICLE --> By M.J. STAFFORD mstafford@observertoday.com The Buffalo Diocese...

Dunkirk officials may not have enough cash to make it to the end of 2024. <!-- SHOW ARTICLE --> At this point, Dunkirk needs every...

File Photo This year’s Sinclairville History Fair will again include horse drawn wagon rides. <!-- SHOW ARTICLE --> SINCLAIRVILLE – Sinclairville’s History Fair will be making...

Photo courtesy of JCC’s Facebook page The beginning of the year has kicked off with events such as orientation week and an involvement fair for...

Patrick Fagan <!-- SHOW ARTICLE --> Dunkirk native Patrick Fagan gets inducted into the Western New York Entertainment Hall of Fame today. Fagan was president and...

OBSERVER Photos by Braden Carmen Fredonia Mayor Mike Ferguson visited with residents at Fredonia Place on Monday afternoon.To kick off National Assisted Living Week, Ferguson...

File photo Pictured is the sport utility vehicle used by Chautauqua County for its fly car program to provide emergency medical services. <!-- SHOW ARTICLE...

OBSERVER Photo by Matt Spielman Cassadaga Valley pitcher Hunter Johnson delivers a pitch during a game in Sinclairville last season. SINCLAIRVILLE — Faced with a difficult...