Visiting ‘home’ has a new meaning to me. Growing up in the ‘greenest’ of the five boroughs of New York City has its own perks, including being on the cusp of forest and oceanside habitats. Working in environmental education has given me a new lens in observing the small pockets of ...

WESTFIELD - Mathews Tree Service of Westfield, owned and operated by George Mathews, recently donated $7,500 worth of professional tree removal services to the Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation. The donated services will help improve the safety, accessibility, and overall appearance ...

Jelly is a beautiful mixed breed spayed female, believed to have some husky in her heritage along with a few other mystery breeds. She is 1 year old and fully grown at about 46 pounds. Jelly is friendly and affectionate with people, gets along with most other friendly dogs, and may already be ...

Chica and Chelsea are 10-week-old kittens. They have been tested and have received their first FVRCP along with Advantage, Profender and Pyrantel. The sisters are super friendly, cuddly and love to play - they are very ready for adoption to a loving family. Call 716-232-4152 for more ...

Fredonia Trustee Jon Espersen has resigned. “The real question is, why did it take me that long,” he cracked when the OBSERVER asked him Thursday why he did it. “It’s not just one thing, it’s a culmination of many things. The constant negativity— I dreaded going to meetings. I ...

A Dunkirk project has received high honors for the New York State Economic Development Council Wells Enterprises expansion project in Dunkirk has been named the council's 2026 Project of the Year. The announcement was made this week during the 2026 Annual Meeting in Cooperstown. The ...