Wells, the ice cream maker, formerly known as Dunkirk Ice Cream, told the newspapers recently that Wells almost did not commit to its current $425,000,000 investment in Dunkirk due to a concern over a ...

The Hanover Hurricanes 11U team clinched the Ted Williams Division Title with a 5-1 win over undefeated Lou Gehrig in the WNY Premier Baseball League. After scoring in the first inning, Hanover broke ...

Trump administration cuts to support services are challenging the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry in Dunkirk, its executive director said this week. “Definitely it has affected us,” said Bridget ...

Terry Rosier, Sue Rebmann, Becky Szpaicher and Jodi Johnson combined for a net 56 to win the 2025 Ladies Invitational at Tri-County Country Club. Marcey Blodgett, Marcie Martin, Karen Edwards and Tina ...

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

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 ...

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

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, ...

One of the magnifying glasses missing in the Fredonia financial crisis will be making an impact on residents when the next quarterly bills go out. While much of the focus was on the 54% property tax ...

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