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Tim Hortons assists with special edition

John D’Agostino, editor of The Post-Journal and OBSERVER, poses with Laurel Memorial Run/Walk co-founders Wayne and Elaine Hotelling; members of the Kron family, which owns and operates the Tim Hortons franchises in Northern Chautauqua County; and representatives from Nestle Purina ...

Stockton man charged with child pornography

GERRY – A Stockton man is facing child pornography charges. In 2024, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division initiated an investigation into the promotion and possession of internet based child pornography in the town of Gerry. Through a lengthy ...

Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty To Getting Homeless To Perform Sex Acts

JAMESTOWN — A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to taking advantage of two homeless individuals, including providing them drugs and shelter, in exchange for commercial sex acts. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that 34-year-old Anthony Burris pleaded guilty before Senior U.S. ...

More area camp locations decide to shutter operations

The Allegheny Highlands Council of the Scouting American association has announced in a letter to Scouts, family members, and supporters that Camp Merz has closed its operations for the summer. This decision affects the resident camp and is part of ongoing communications from the council. This ...

2025 United Arts Appeal Grant Recipients Announced

Four local organizations and two individual artists have been awarded grants from the Projects Pool Grants Program of the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County. United Arts Appeal 2025 Projects Pool Grants Program awardees are: – Audubon Community Nature Center: “Pollinator Exhibit - ...