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Sales include former drive-in restaurant, home purchased by Wells

A former restaurant that mainly served the summer crowd when it was in operation has been sold. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from June 18-24. During this time period, Tom Anzalone ...

Randolph native to lead Naval Air Station Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Randolph native who has flown Navy Blackhawks and Seahawk helicopters around the world has an even bigger job ahead of him now leading Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Capt. Ryan Dexter recently took command of the naval air station after serving as the station’s ...

CIAO holds annual picnic in Silver Creek

The Chautauqua Italian America Organization, better known as CIAO, held its annual picnic on August 16, 2025, in Silver Creek. About 40 members attended the event. Plans for events for the balance of this year and next year were discussed with suggestions of going to the Italian Cultural ...

Trip back in time: South Dayton celebrates 150 years Sept. 6

Village of South Dayton’s Depot celebrates 150 years on Saturday, Sept. 6 from noon to 3 p.m. Enjoy the 1800s by wearing your favorite old hat, bring your picnic lunch, a blanket to dine on the Village Green. Also the Firebells will have a one price hot dog, chips, and a drink available in ...

Healing with horses: A place beyond the noise

There’s a place that exists beyond the stresses of the material world, where you can leave your worries behind and simply revel in the beauty of nature. I remember the first time we hiked the land that would become Centaur Stride Therapeutic Riding Center. It was a seemingly unwanted piece ...

Gems for nonprofits: Silver Creek girls donate sales from jewelry

Hand-crafted jewelry made by two students from the Silver Creek Central Schools have been more than just making people look good. They’ve also helped several area charities. Brielle LaValle, 14 and her sister, Ava, 11 recently marked two years of jewelry sales by donating 50% of their ...