The Observer is a newspaper for the residents of Northern Chautauqua County, NY with offices located in Dunkirk, NY. Formerly known as the Evening Observer, and before then, the Dunkirk Evening Observer, it was originally delivered in the afternoon six days a week (Monday through Saturday), although it has since switched to morning delivery seven days a week.The Observer was first published December 4, 1882 by founder Dr. Julien T. Williams.