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Officials address ‘set back’ for grape farmers

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Earlier this week, Refresco announced through letters to grape farmers that they hold contracts with, that they are canceling all contracts with grape growers. Friday morning, a statement was released from state Sen. George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor on this cancellation. “This ...

7-figure private home sales skyrocket in 2025

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The number of private million-dollar residences sold locally has skyrocketed over the past few years. Since 2022, The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County. The county does not provide this information, but it is available by manually reviewing ...

Community notebook

Community Notebook

Chicken barbecue set for Sunday SINCLAIRVILLE — The Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting their first Chicken Barbecue of the year on Sunday. This is a fundraising event. Serving begins at noon until sold out. A full meal consists of half chicken, scalloped potatoes, roll, ...

Area police

Area police

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE — CHAUTAUQUA — Around 11:54 p.m. Wednesday, deputies were dispatched to Route 394 and Moore Road for a motor vehicle and property damage accident. After an investigation it was found that Phillip N. Grobe, 37, of Ashville was operating a motor vehicle ...

Dive team recovers truck near bridge

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BEMUS POINT - A truck without a body was recovered from Chautauqua Lake near the Chautauqua Bridge. The vehicle was towed by boat to Long Point State Park where it was removed from the lake. The truck was confirmed to belong to Daniel Emerson who has been missing from Lakewood since March 3. ...