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Federal cuts spill into lake monitoring

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Each summer in the eastern basin of Lake Erie, a quiet but essential piece of technology is deployed about six miles offshore from Dunkirk Harbor. Known as BSU1, the Dunkirk Buoy, this Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) station sits anchored in 90 feet of water, delivering a ...

City clerk, treasurer closed for week

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The city of Dunkirk’s new Clerk/Treasurer’s Office has closed for the remainder of the week due to “temporary staffing constraints,” according to a press release from Mayor Kate Wdowiasz’s administration. “Although the front counter will be closed, staff will remain in the office ...

Community notebook

Community Notebook

Sons of Legion plans Tuesday event BROCTON — The Sons of the American Legion will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday. The meetings are held at the Brocton American Legion starting at 7. Dues for the year 2026 can be paid at the Brocton Legion during business hours. All members are ...

Police Release New Ellery Jane Doe Information

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In January, The Post-Journal retold the story of Ellery Jane Doe, a cold case that has been under investigation since December 6, 1983. On Monday, there was a bit of movement on the case. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it has received information of a possible ...

Westfield celebrates Arbor Day

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Westfield recently celebrated its fourth consecutive year as a Tree City as noted by the Arbor Day Foundation. Westfield’s Tree Board members, consisting of George Holt, Stephanie Blount, Wendy Gollnitz-Santilli, Andrew Thompson, Don McCord, and Jerry LaPort, were joined by Department of ...

Three charged after drug raid

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A search warrant executed at a Jamestown apartment Friday has resulted in charges against three city residents. Narcotics investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, the Jamestown Police Department and the Ellicott Police Department executed the warrant at 17 Norwood Ave., ...