6+ hour, 1+ min ago   (545+ words) Through our featured newspaper column in the Dunkirk OBSERVER and Westfield Republican, along with support from a grant from the Westfield Fund, we have an opportunity to offer our community greater education and hands-on experiences centered around horseback riding, equine-assisted…...

6+ hour, 1+ min ago   (182+ words) Brocton Central School Class of 1966 recently celebrated a three-day reunion with lots of laughter. On July 17, an informal gathering at a classmate's lakeside home was held with 19 classmates and six guests in attendance. Beautifully displayed charcuterie boards made by a…...

6+ hour, 1+ 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, 6+ hour ago   (395+ words) CHAUTAUQUA -- Chautauqua Institution's regular summer season may have come to a close, but activities on the institution's grounds continue with their post season or "shoulder" season, following the regular season. These smaller, more intimate, concert experiences began last year and…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (164+ words) FREDONIA - The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present the first program in its 2026 fall Here & There - Chautauqua County History, Travelers and Memories series on Thursday at 7 p.m. The program will explore the history of the Chautauqua County Fair and…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (425+ words) Pictured is one of the semi trucks parked next to a fuel tank at 113 East Main Street in Brocton. BROCTON -- One of the intended benefits of living in a small village is the absence of excessive noise and disruption from…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (299+ words) Pictured are Julie and Anthony De La O, and Kim and Keith Mages. Pictured are Shane Ryan, Jake Maslak, Bryce Gifford, Madison Crowell. Pictured are Debbie Bramer, Gina Drummond, Sandy Korzeniewski, Shannan Jaffary. On Sunday, Aug. 9, the Dunkirk Fredonia Lions…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (280+ words) The 144th Waite Family Reunion was held on Sunday, Aug. 2 combined with the Chautauqua County History Expo Celebrating America's 250th in Mayville. Those in attendance were Helen Burlett (President), daughter Amanda Burlett Cooley, Loretta and Gene Smith, daughter Sarah Johnson, Bonnie Kemp…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (453+ words) The original 1834 Sinclairville Baptist Church building is pictured. The Sinclairville Baptist Church is pictured in 1955 with its bell tower. The tower no longer stands, but the bell has been brought out of storage and placed in front of the church....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (317+ words) The celebration began with a meet and greet Thursday night in the pavilion at the Dunkirk Pier. The classmates gathered to reconnect, share stories, participate in basket raffles, while enjoying the wonderful weather along the waterfront with the Music on…...