Two youths face charges after allegedly stealing vehicles and firearms. Jamestown police report executing a search warrant at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at a north side home as part of an ongoing investigation into…
Local uncontested seats mostly held by Republicans
When it comes to running for local office in Chautauqua County, odds of a candidate running unopposed are pretty good.…
Spring, Cherry street ramp repairs on council agenda
The city’s parking garages on Spring Street and Cherry Street are in need of roughly $6.26 million worth of repairs.…
Lifted Conducts Mural Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Those taking a stroll down North Main Street have something new to look at thanks to Lifted owned Tim Scoma…
Clymer school board receives audit
CLYMER — The Clymer Central School Board of Education recently heard a presentation from R.A. Mercer on an audit that…
‘A Lasting Reminder’: City Unveils Sign Dedicating Riverwalk Bike Path To Tony Dolce
When people in the city go past or stop to take advantage of the Chadakoin Riverwalk’s bike path, they will…
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Dunkirk mayor proposes budget with 11% tax hike
DUNKIRK - Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz calls for an 11.27% property tax increase in her 2027 city budget proposal. Councilwoman Natalie Luczkowiak forwarded the proposal, along with the mayor's statement on it, to the OBSERVER late Friday morning. Wdowiasz proposes a tax levy of $11,095,609 for 2027. The final tax levy for 2026 was…
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JAMESTOWN POLICE - Joseph B. Grant, 36, of Jamestown was charged with fourth-degree felony grand larceny and resisting arrest at 3:53 a.m. Friday after officers responded to a reported domestic dispute on the north side of the city. Upon arrival, officers made contact with Grant, who allegedly had taken a person's cellular phone without…
City man charged after threatening officers with knife
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In Our Opinion
DiNapoli has earned another term as state comptroller
Incumbent state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has a strong challenger this year in Republican challenger Joseph Hernandez. Hernandez has raised questions about DiNapoli's role in the growth of the state's debt load, wants to create a Medicaid Fraud Strike Team as Medicaid spending increases and fraud convictions decrease and proposes additional checks on $21 billion…
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County shouldn’t compound manager’s salary range COLA mistake
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