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Rural Minds founder speaking April 29

The League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County is pleased to be hosting a luncheon which will feature speaker, Jeff Winton, founder and chairman of Rural Minds TM, the only national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as an advocate and informed voice for mental health equality in ...

Trial in 2024 chase remains on hold

By JOHN WHITTAKER jwhittaker@post-journal.com The trial of a Sinclairville, N.Y., man on 41 charges related to an October 2024 chase that began in Chautauqua County and ended in Warren County remains on hold. A trial had been scheduled for last fall but was delayed until the 2026 trial ...

Candidate wants pause for potential data center

PORTLAND — Following a recent town meeting last week where residents overwhelmingly expressed opposition to a possible data center, County Legislator candidate Carla M. Rodriguez, of District 7 is calling for a pause and full review of a proposed data center development along the Lake Erie ...

Sherman board approves K9 complex

SHERMAN — Village Board members opened their March meeting with zoning matters tied to a proposed K9 complex at 123 Prospect St. Christine McKay received a special-use permit for a 10-by-24-foot pre-built shed on the property. Trustees also approved a 15% permit fee reduction for a proposed ...

Fredonia settles pool fence case for $10K

The village of Fredonia is paying a $10,000 settlement over a pool fence. Village trustees were set to authorize Mayor Michael Ferguson to sign the settlement agreement Monday. It was for a lawsuit that was listed only by its index number on the meeting agenda. However, the OBSERVER found ...

Two earn honors at Civil Air Patrol Gala

The Jamestown Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, which operates as an auxiliary detachment of the United States Air Force, took home some major awards at their regional military ball. During the Gala Event, congratulations went to Cadet Captain Amelia Matteson-Garza for being named the ...