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Ferguson defends, explains parking law plan

Mayor Michael Ferguson defended Fredonia’s proposed parking law, and tried to clear up misconceptions about it, at the recent Board of Trustees meeting. The law would start a paid permit structure for long term parking in the municipal lots, and change metered spaces to a “mobile app” ...

A lesson from the fourth grade talent show

When I was in 4th grade I had a wonderful teacher. She was young, beautiful, kind and caring. My classmates and I could never pronounce her name and we certainly couldn’t spell it. I think I could pen it correctly now but it was her maiden name and we kids often just referred to her as Miss M. It was early in Miss M’s career when she taught me. It may have even been her first year of teaching. I don’t remember the exact details of her teaching career. I do remember sitting on the carpet in her classroom in Cluster One and listening to her read to us. My classmates and I were ...

Getting a taste of Spain while on the trail

Editor’s note: This is the second of three parts. On our way north along the Portuguese Camino we crossed into Spain after crossing the river Minho in a small open boat at the town of Caminha, Portugal. The wind had whipped up a pretty good chop on the water, and although it was a rather ...

Healing with Horses: Pathways for health

At Centaur Stride, we have witnessed remarkable changes in the people we serve, and now research is delving deeper to explain why. Today, the pendulum is swinging back toward natural approaches that support the body's ability to develop or heal. Whether driven by rising healthcare costs or ...

Area Police

JAMESTOWN POLICE – Evein E. Fuller, 19, of Jamestown was charged Tuesday with felony second-degree assault. Around 2:30 p.m., officers of the first platoon responded to a Northside address for a reported stabbing. Officers quickly located Fuller and placed him into custody. It is alleged Fuller had stabbed a subject during an argument over a cellphone. Fuller was transported to city jail without incident and held pending arraignment. The victim was treated at UPMC Chautauqua for non life-threatening injuries. CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – Heather L. Ramsey, 45, of ...

Sales include buildings for future lifestyle businesses

Some new lifestyle businesses are coming to Mayville. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from May 11-15. The county does not provide transaction information, but real estate documents are available ...