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CCPEG awards 13 economic development project grants

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) has announced the awardees of its 2026 Economic Growth Fund (EGF) program. The program was created to support economic development projects that focus on revitalization and long-term strategic investment throughout Chautauqua County, ...

Westfield digs in for $23.5M capital project

"This is anything but small," said Westfield Academy and Central School Senior Addison Lendt. "This work is the beginning of a transformation, right here where we stand." Lendt, who served as the first Board of Education student ex-officio member at WACS delivered her comments at the ...

Police Release New Ellery Jane Doe Information

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 ...

‘Stamp Out Hunger’ drive set for Saturday

‘Stamp Out Hunger’ drive set for Saturday By simply leaving non-perishable food items at mailboxes on Saturday, Chautauqua County residents can help fill local food pantries. Coordinated each year by United Way and the National Association of Letter Carriers, Stamp Out Hunger is the ...

Three charged after drug raid

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., ...

Westfield celebrates Arbor Day

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 ...