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Sales include former CRT recycling building, restaurant

A former cathode ray tube recycling company in the northern end 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 May 18-21. The county does not provide transaction information, ...

Assessor sues city over buyout dispute

Dunkirk’s assessor has sued the city over its April 1 denial of a cash buyout on her health insurance. Erica Munson filed an Article 78 proceeding in state Supreme Court on July 24. Under state law, Article 78 cases allow citizens to sue governments over decisions that were allegedly made ...

Area Police

JAMESTOWN POLICE - Chelsea T. Coulter, 34, of Jamestown was charged with second-degree aggravated harassment and first-degree felony criminal contempt at 6:30 a.m. Thursday after officers responded to a home on the north side of Jamestown for a reported domestic dispute. During the investigation, officers determined Coulter allegedly had sent the victim threatening messages via an electronic device in violation of a valid Order of Protection issued by Jamestown City Court. Coulter was charged and taken to the Jamestown City Jail until she could be arraigned. CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY ...

United Way welcomes new director of Growth & Engagement

Leslie Wille has been hired as Director of Growth & Engagement for United Way of Chautauqua County, a new position created to strengthen relationships with donors and to increase organizational impact. The role reflects United Way’s commitment to engaging its supporters beyond each ...

Staying Cool in the Summer

It’s the height of summer and among the beautiful sunny summer days are the ones with an almost oppressive heat and humidity. Though some may love the hot and humid days, I sometimes feel like I’m melting, much like a popsicle. During a heat wave I can get brief respite by going inside and ...