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Post 59 ceremony unites veterans, Scouts and community

Fredonia Memorial Post 59 held a flag retirement ceremony Oct. 10, bringing together Legionnaires, Boy Scout Troop 267, Cub Scout Pack 267 and members of the community to respectfully retire worn and unserviceable American flags. Participants gathered at the outdoor ceremony site as the ...

Sales include property for church, land near camp

A church in Northern Chautauqua County has purchased property to build a new location. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from Aug. 3-7. The county does not provide transaction information, but ...

Bills docuseries launches Wednesday on Tubi

ORCHARD PARK — Buffalo Bills fandom is unlike any other in the world of sports. Buffalo-raised film producers Kevin Polowy and Addison Henderson sought out several years ago on a journey to show everything that Bills fandom is all about. Wednesday, their efforts will be on display for all ...

Rabies clinic goes to dogs, cats in Ripley

RIPLEY — A total of 54 dogs and 24 cats received their rabies vaccines at the Town of Ripley Highway Department building last month. The Rabies Vaccination Clinic was organized by Ripley Town Clerk Ryleigh Enterline, who said that she reached out to the Chautauqua County Health ...

CHQ Chamber seeks nominees for Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award

The CHQ Chamber is accepting nominations for the 2026 Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award, recognizing an individual or organization who is making a difference in our region by bringing people together, building partnerships, and working toward a common goal. Established in 2012, the award honors the legacy of Pam Lydic, the Chamber’s first executive director. Pam played an instrumental role in bringing together the Northern Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce and the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce to form the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce in 2000. Her commitment to ...

Fredonia tight-lipped on officer probe

The investigation of a suspended Fredonia police officer continues, while members of the public seek more information. Resident Katie Lovley spoke at the Fredonia Village Board meeting Tuesday, expressing concerns if the officer, who has not been named publicly, will be properly ...