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Questions about Observer (Dunkirk)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was The Observer first published in Dunkirk, New York?

Dr. Julien T. Williams placed the first issue of The Observer on newsstands in Dunkirk, New York, on the 4th of December 1882.

Who currently serves as the publisher of The Observer?

John D'Agostino serves as the current publisher of The Observer after years of experience in newsrooms across the region.

What date did The Observer return to a six-day schedule with a combined weekend edition?

That specific change took effect on the 31st of August 2019, marking another pivot in how the paper reached its audience.

Which company acquired The Observer and moved it into corporate ownership?

Ogden Newspapers Inc. acquired The Observer, moving it out of independent hands into a larger corporate family based in Wheeling, West Virginia.

During what period was the entire website locked behind a strict paywall for non-subscribers?

From the 13th of March 2014, until the 31st of October 2016, the entire site was locked behind a strict paywall again.