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Fredonia grad’s work receives high praise

Adrienne Westwood, a Brooklyn-based choreographer who grew up in Fredonia, had her latest creation selected by Dance Magazine as one of nine “must see” performances. Created in collaboration with Puerto Rican composer Angélica Negrón, the work, entitled [ ], is a multilayered work ...

HEAP applications being accepted now by county

The county Social Services Department is accepting applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program. The program could provide up to $1,086 this winter to help low- and middle-income households and older adults, depending on how they heat their home. Households that do not automatically receive assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can begin applying as of Nov. 2. Applications for assistance are accepted at local departments of social services and can be submitted online, through the mail or in person. New Yorkers can visit ny.gov/HEAP to learn more and ...

Survey of unsold state, Pennsylvania grapes now open

PORTLAND — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Lake Erie Regional Grape Program is excited to announce the 2026 Survey of Unsold Grapes. Survey Link: https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_50k4ikgim3ATrLM As a response to quantify the grape market conditions and ...

Sales include Ashville campground

A campground in Ashville is under new ownership. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from Aug. 21-26. The county does not provide transaction information, but real estate documents are available for ...

Village preparing for first United Way campaign

The village of Fredonia is preparing to show its support for United Way of Chautauqua County through its first-ever employee payroll campaign, giving staff the opportunity to support local programs and initiatives through pledges. UWCHQ Executive Director Amy Rohler and UWCHQ Director of ...

Nuclear site possibility rises for city

The odds of Dunkirk being able to host a nuclear facility if it wants to is increasing. During the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting, Chief Executive Officer Mark Geise noted there were eight communities across the state that submitted an application to host one new nuclear facility to be constructed in the state. Now, he said, the state is actually eyeing constructing five nuclear facilities. Geise said one of the sites has been selected. That was Fort Drum. “That leaves four more of the seven communities that are in (consideration). That’s pretty good ...