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Charges pending after check finds cocaine, methamphetamine

Local/Region

Charges are pending after a probation check last week led to the discovery of cocaine and methamphetamine in a Dunkirk residence. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department reported on Monday that a federal probation check was conducted at 128 S. Jerboa St., the residence of Christopher ...

Audubon opens Nature Photography Contest

Local/Region

Now is the time to take your camera or phone outdoors to get a great winter shot for the Audubon Community Nature Center (ACNC) 2026 Nature Photography Contest. With awards totaling $1,600, adults and youth (ages 8–18) can submit photos to three different categories, each paying $200 to the ...

Ripley capital project tops $10.1 million

Local/Region

Ripley Central School Board of Education members approved motions at their meeting last month, preparing for a public vote to be on March 11 regarding the proposed Capital Improvement Project. The project is estimated to have a maximum cost of $10,196,736. The work will include renovation of ...

Hiring ramps up at Electrovaya

Business

Hiring continues at Electrovaya’s plant in Ellicott as the company continues buildout of the plant as the company spends down a $50.8 Export-Import Bank loan for the facility. Initial projections were for Electrovaya to bring about 250 jobs to the former Acu-Rite plant at 1 Precision Way, ...

Charges pending after city check finds cocaine, methamphetamine

TOP STORIES

Charges are pending after a probation check last week led to the discovery of cocaine and methamphetamine in a Dunkirk residence. Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department reported on Monday that a federal probation check was conducted at 128 S. Jerboa St., the residence of Christopher Torres, ...

Former Sherman feed store, Mayville building sold

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A closed feed mill in the western portion 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 Dec. 8-11. During this time period, 118 Kendrick St., Sherman was sold for ...