Violet, this week’s Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue Dog of the Week, is a German Shepherd who was rescued from a life of producing puppies for profit, and hoping to find a loving forever home where she can put her past behind her and begin soaking up all the care and kindness she had been ...

FALCONER - The Falconer Kiwanis Club has named its Kiwanis Terrific Kids for December, January and February. Zachary VandeVelde, sixth grade, has been chosen as Kiwanis Terrific Kid for December 2025. Zachary enjoys playing video games and his favorite subject is social studies. In his ...

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is launching its St. Pawtrick’s campaign throughout the month of March, focusing on the dogs and cats who could use a little extra luck to find their homes. The campaign will focus on the animals who have been at the shelter for the longest, pets who ...

FREWSBURG - Frewsburg Central School has released its honor and merit rolls for the second quarter of the 2025-26 school year. They are: HONOR ROLL Seventh Grade: Brayden Beckstrom, Carson Bird, Cali Blanton, Jackson Brady, Jackson Butzer, Brynn Cheney, Corbin Cobb, Camden Cruea, Strider ...

With her warm heart, soulful eyes, and gentle spirit, Autumn, this week’s Chautauqua County Humane Society Pet of the Week, is the kind of dog who blossoms once she feels safe. She may arrive with a bit of nervous energy, but give her a quiet moment, a steady routine, and a chance to breathe ...

Former city of Dunkirk Treasurer Mark Woods has his next court date March 31, according to an Office of the State Comptroller spokeswoman. Jennifer Freeman responded to an OBSERVER inquiry about criminal misconduct investigations concerning the city of Dunkirk government. She said there ...