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The Observer is a newspaper serving the people of Northern Chautauqua County and northwestern Cattaraugus County in New York. Its offices are based in Dunkirk, NY. Originally called the Evening Observer, and before that the Dunkirk Evening Observer, this newspaper used to be delivered in the afternoons six days a week (Monday to Saturday). Now, it provides morning delivery every day of the week.

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Frewsburg wedding venue changing owners

1 week ago | observertoday.com | Greg Bacon

By GREGORY [email protected] Frewsburg wedding venue is looking to change ownership. During the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors meeting, a loan was approved to Ivory Acres Wedding, LLC. Rich Dixon with the county IDA, said Ivory Acres is located at 191 Ivory St. in the town of Carroll. “This is a premiere event center specializing in weddings,” he said. Dixon noted the property has a loan with the IDA with a balance of around $14,000 still owed.
Anti-Semitism targeted youth in books, club learns | News, Sports, Jobs - Observer Today

1 month ago | observertoday.com

The Fredonia Shakespeare Club met recently at the home of Linda Dunn where she presented her paper, “Anti-Semitism in Children’s Literature.
County IDA announces appointment of John Healy to Board of Directors | News, Sports, Jobs - Observer Today

1 month ago | observertoday.com

The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency is pleased to announce the addition of John Healy to the CCIDA Board of Directors, following his approved
What does the Legion represent?

2 months ago | observertoday.com | Kirk Miller

Apr 2, 2025 Past commander of the Chautauqua County American Legio By KIRK L.
Dunkirk Fire responds to a call on Lincoln Ave.

2 months ago | observertoday.com | Braden Carmen

Mar 19, 2025 Reporter [email protected] By BRADEN CARMEN [email protected] An “aggressive attack” by city of Dunkirk Firefighters got a fire under control at a residence in the city. City of Dunkirk firefighters responded to a structure fire at 156 Lincoln Ave. in the city at approximately 7:13 p.m. on Monday. According to the city of Dunkirk Fire Department, upon arriving on the scene, crews found smoke and fire coming from the first floor on the side of the house, extending...
Developers purchase former Mayville restaurants, eye housing

Feb 24, 2025 | observertoday.com | Greg Bacon

[email protected] – In the 1970s, Don Hogan of Hogan’s Hut and his wife Elsie worked to see tourism and development along Chautauqua Lake. Now many years later, his grandson is continuing that vision. Brian Pender and his wife Erin own Northlake Development. The company just purchased the former House on the Hill and Watermark Restaurant, both on South Erie Street in Mayville. The House on the Hill was last open in 2019 while the Watermark was last open in 2022.
U.S. needs accurate Social Security reports

Sep 29, 2024 | observertoday.com | Brenton Smith

By Brenton Smith The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) sheds new light on the 2024 Social Security Trustees Report, and the direction of Social Security reform as a whole. The nation spends too much energy on hand-wringing over the issue of long-term solvency, and too little effort on simply making Social Security better.
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Aug 14, 2024 | observertoday.com | Innocent Bystanders

Aug 14, 2024 WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14TOPS NY No. 890 meetingFirst United Presbyterian Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. Weigh-ins begin at 8:45 a.m., meeting starts at 9:35 a.m. All are welcome. Use the Main Street entrance. For details, call 716 680-0313.
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Aug 13, 2024 | observertoday.com | Innocent Bystanders

Aug 13, 2024 TUESDAY, AUG. 13Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Little Adventurers37 W. Main St., Brocton, 10:30 a.m. Ages 0 to 7 and a grown-up. Dunkirk Public Library presents: Story time and take-home craft kit536 Central Ave., 11 to 11:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5.
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Aug 5, 2024 | observertoday.com | Innocent Bystanders

Aug 5, 2024 MONDAY, AUG. 5Audubon Green Play DaysAudubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., open house style. Children ages 2 to 6 with their parents. Mud kitchen, water wall and more in the outdoor play space.