The condition of the southern basin of Chautauqua Lake has noticeably deteriorated over this past summer, and one homeowner ...

The first day of the new two-day Con Club walleye fishing derby was a thrilling start, despite the tough conditions. A cold ...

The man that Dunkirk is trying to oust as its Marina manager alleges a “collusive agreement or scheme” involving the city and ...

One of the greatest storytellers I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to while growing up, fellow OBSERVER columnist Mike ...

A little over a year ago, the Town Board held a meeting at Bicentennial Park to unveil its renovations to the pavilion. At ...

BEMUS POINT – Commanding aircraft and flying the friendly skies is something Bemus Point Native and Capt. Thomas “Digger” ...

Another huge Capital Project is proposed for a school in Western New York. The Gowanda Central School District is targeting a ...

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services is proud to share that Rachel Mesmer Ludwig, LCSW, has ...

A heavy cloud of smoke filled the air along Talcott Street shortly before noon, Friday, as the Dunkirk Fire Department ...

It’s August, and while we’ve seen a lot of summer tourists all around Chautauqua County already this summer, things are about to get even busier. This weekend is the annual Gerry Rodeo in Gerry, ...

Some new property has been given to the village for potential future businesses. During the recent Mayville Village Board meeting, officials accepted two parcels of vacant land on Valley Street. The ...

Civilization. Civilian. Civil Society. Civilized. Civility. Civil rights. Civics and Civic responsibility. Civil — the word and its derivatives originated from the Latin civilis. Isn’t it interesting ...