ARKWRIGHT — In an effort to protect the quality of life for residents of the town of Arkwright, the Town Board unanimously passed a local law to prohibit excessive noise late at night. Local Law No. 1 of 2026, titled the Late Night Noise Law, was passed at a recent meeting following a public ...

Fredonia Fire Chief Josh Myers is amazed no one died in a large pileup Jan. 20 on the westbound Thruway. He’d also like to know why the road was not closed, despite brutal blizzard-like conditions. Fredonia Trustee Paul Wandel asked the chief for a report on the accident at a Board of ...

A building where a local club used to meet in Dunkirk has been sold and is now operating as a restaurant. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from Nov. 21-26. During this time period, Knights of ...

WESTFIELD – Lake Shore Bank has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Small Business Recovery Grant Program, an initiative designed to support local organizations and economic resilience. The grant will help fund ...

The New Horizons Band of Western New York spring session begins on Wednesday, Feb. 4 on the SUNY Fredonia campus. The concert band is always looking to expand its membership. Whether you’re interested in learning to play an instrument, returning to an instrument you haven’t practiced in ...

A company looking to build some new apartment complexes in the city of Dunkirk is expected to begin work next month, although they’re still looking for tax assistance. Gabe Regan with Dunkirk Landing, LLC appeared at the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting to discuss ...