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Sales include former CRT recycling building, restaurant

A former cathode ray tube recycling company in the northern end of the county has been sold. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from May 18-21. The county does not provide transaction information, ...

Goat show winners listed from fair

The annual Chautauqua County 4-H Pack Show was held at the County Fair and as usual, the competition, comradery and fun were as the youth lead their goats through a challenging obstacle course. Each year, 4-H volunteers Anna Talbot and Beth Lindsey design both the pack and harness courses for ...

Discovery Way needs volunteers

Pictured is a work crew from July 22 at Discovery Way at Point Gratiot in the city. Revitalize Dunkirk is planning another work day on Saturday starting at 9 a.m. Participants are encouraged to meet at the trailhead. The group has lots of mulch to move and many shovels make for lighter work.

Ripley beach stairs closed, need repairs

RIPLEY — The Ripley beach stairs will be closed until further notice, Town of Ripley board members learned at their meeting this month. Councilman Phil Chimera reported that the stairway had been closed and a No Trespassing sign had been put in place due to a number of problems. He went on to explain that the stairs had experienced vandalism and then a tree blew down in a windstorm and fell on the stairs. "We're not sure what we are going to do at this point," Chimera said. "We have to wait until we have everyone together to make a decision." Chimera chaired the meeting because ...

Senior Center celebrates birthdays

Recently the Dunkirk Senior Citizen members birthdays were celebrated with a chicken salad croissant meal enjoyed by all and their guests. Pictured are, in front: Marcia Casella, Janet Jagoda, Jinny Kopp, Marti Webster. In back are Carol Jakubowicz, Judy Policella, Robin Carr, Judi Perry. In ...