The New York State Southern Zone early big-game archery season begins Wednesday and will end on Nov. 14, the day before the regular 2025 big-game firearm season starts. The hunting day runs from 30 ...

There are not many employees across Western New York that are as qualified to protect students and staff as Tim Kachelmeyer, ...

In my lifetime, I have lived through what I would call two or three “cycles” in our national politics. We came out of World War II as the major super-power in the world—there was a good feeling in the ...

Emily Zaranek served up 11 aces and Hannah Melquist had seven aces as Falconer coasted past Dunkirk for a 25-5, 25-10, 25-4 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 volleyball win Monday ...

The state’s Department of Environmental Conservation is accepting comments through Nov. 8 on proposed cleanup plans for two ...

Revitalize Dunkirk is creating a trail at Point Gratiot and needs the help of residents. It’s holding a trail naming contest.

Nella Darrell-Sterbak and Charis LaBarr won their singles matches to lead Fredonia to a 4-1 nonleague girls tennis win over Cassadaga Valley on Monday. Rosie Manzella and Elizabeth Joy won at first ...

The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of the film, “The Roses,” ...

A Maine man who died after an accident on the Niagara River had connections to northern Chautauqua County. On Saturday, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office announced it was investigating after a man ...

Buffalo Bills safety Cole Bishop (24) celebrates his interception during the first half against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in Orchard Park. AP Photo ORCHARD PARK — High expectations have their ...

Nancy Wickmark is no stranger to speaking during Village Board meetings. At the latest meeting, however, it was not an update ...

OBSERVER Photo by Michael Zabrodsky From left Frewsburg Central School Board Vice President Polly Hanson, and Bradley Swanson look over documents during a very brief special Sept. 26 meeting.