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Candidate Gies speaks to crowd in Jamestown

JAMESTOWN — Aaron Gies, Democratic candidate for Congress in New York’s 23rd Congressional District, kicked off his districtwide 100 town hall tour in Jamestown on Thursday evening, drawing more than 125 residents to Prendergast Library, where it was standing room only. The strong turnout brought together residents from across Jamestown and the surrounding communities to hear directly from Gies, ask questions, and discuss the issues facing working families across the Southern Tier and Western New York. “This is what democracy is supposed to look like,” said Aaron Gies. ...

Sons of Legion donate to Historical Society

SINCLAIRVILLE — Members and guests gathered recently for the annual summer picnic in the Sinclairville Ballpark. President Sheryl Christy welcomed all to the gathering. A variety of picnic food was brought by the members to share. Everyone enjoyed a good meal. The blessing prior to the meal was given by Tyler Worden, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by treasurer John Sipos. The minutes of the previous meeting were given by secretary Evelyn Thorndike, and the financial report given by treasurer Sipos. The Valley Historical Society has scheduled the 27th annual history fair ...

Sales include future mental health collective facility

The price of a future mental health facility in the southern end of Chautauqua County has been revealed. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from May 22-29. The county does not provide transaction ...

Coming up …

FRIDAY, AUG. 7 National Comedy Center’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Stand-Up Showcase Reg Lenna Center for the Arts 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. Showcase includes Ian Lara, Gina Brillon, Peter Revello and other comics TBA. At other times, Festival features stand-up showcases, late night comedy, free block parties, live music, Lucy tribute events. Admission to the National Comedy Museum during festival includes special gallery talks, archive experiences, and kids’ comedy workshops. Tickets: ComedyCenter.org/Festival. Bemus Point Farmers’ and Artisans’ ...

Deadline for relief on farm tariffs nears

State Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding New York producers that the deadline to apply for the $30 million Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program is approaching with applications due on Tuesday by 11:59 p.m. The program, first announced in Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address, will help offset rising costs and market loss that New York farmers faced in 2025 because of federal tariff policy. Applications for dairy, livestock, specialty crop and aquaculture producers are available here. Farmers are encouraged to begin the application process early to ensure all parts are ...

Caution urged with farm vehicles on road

The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program wants to remind you to be extra cautious on the roads so that everyone can make it to their destination safely. We are in the middle of the grape growing season, and it is critical that everyone is aware of, and takes caution to, tractors, semi-trucks, and sprayers on the roads. Collisions involving slow-moving farm machinery and other agricultural equipment on public roads in New York and Pennsylvania may lead to injuries and, tragically in some instances, fatalities. The National Safety Council estimates that 15,000 collisions involving farm ...