18+ hour, 59+ min ago  (194+ words) Pictured is the cast and crew of “Big Fish: The Musical.” Main Street Studios presents “Big Fish: The Musical,” a larger-than-life story of adventure, family, and the power of imagination. Through heartfelt storytelling, lively musical numbers, and unforgettable characters, this…...

17+ hour, 23+ min ago  (100+ words) David D. Corcoran, 85 of Stockton, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at home. Born Feb. 28, 1941 in Jamestown a son of the late F. Paul Corcoran and Catherine Heath Shepardson; step-son of the late Victor Shepardson. David was employed for over 29 years by the City…...

17+ hour, 26+ min ago  (848+ words) DUNKIRK — The annual tradition spanning a half-century in Dunkirk is back again. The 51st annual First Ward Falcon Club Men’s Fastpitch Softball Tournament is underway. The festivities kicked off on Friday afternoon with its newest addition to the tradition, the Old…...

17+ hour, 17+ min ago  (262+ words) Michael I. Waters, age 73, of Ripley, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was born on May 7, 1953, in Tonawanda, New York, to the late James and Madle (Burgans) Waters. Michael graduated from Ripley Central School…...

17+ hour, 17+ min ago  (276+ words) Michael D. Jensen of Kenmore, NY, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2026 at age 64. Michael was born in Albuquerque, NM, and raised in Fredonia, NY. He earned his undergraduate degree at SUNY Fredonia before proudly serving his country in the United States…...

17+ hour, 26+ min ago  (147+ words) rom left are Vince Horrigan, Chautauqua County representative on WROTBC Board of Directors, Pierre Chagnon, Chautauqua County legislator, and Byron Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation. Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel, operated by Western Regional…...

17+ hour, 26+ min ago  (666+ words) Doug Allen, occasional Sabres anthem singer, sang at the event. An unexpected crowd lined the streets of Forestville on July Fourth to watch the first ever 1776 Parade in the town of Hanover. “The 250th committee was ecstatic,” said Chairwoman Traci Domenico....

17+ hour, 26+ min ago  (659+ words) observertoday.com Despite progress, high earners still leave state at highest rate A new voice is chiming in on the state’s ongoing population losses – something that will be an ongoing topic in the election race between incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul…...

17+ hour, 26+ min ago  (437+ words) Louis Nalbone has been honored with the Wright Brothers Master Pilot and the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Awards. The recognition is especially meaningful at the Chautauqua County/Dunkirk Airport, officially known as John J. Nalbone Sr. Field, honoring Lou’s father, who…...

17+ hour, 26+ min ago  (977+ words) Laurel Hotelling was born with Down Syndrome, but that is not what defined her. Laurel was a positive, uplifting person who loved to be the center of attention. She loved to ride her custom bike and to attend Sunday School....