Geise argues job creation important, not only goal

July 20, 2026

MAYVILLE – The top person who oversees economic development for Chautauqua County says he believes there are many factors to seeing the county flourish. Job creation is one piece of the puzzle, but it’s not…

Last Call

FALCONER - A staple of downtown Falconer is closing its doors for good on July 31. Gary Visosky, owner of…

Leaders satisfied with Lakeside Park paving

MAYVILLE – There’s been quite a difference at Lakeside Park in the last three months. In April, Mayville village trustees…

Boots In The Water: Starry stonewort data collection takes place as plan takes shape

The Everwild Land Trust is helping lead the way in the fight against starry stonewort. Randall Perry, Chautauqua Lake Watershed…

Tony Dolce, longest-tenured City Council member, passes away

Tony Dolce, the Jamestown City Council's longest-tenured member and former president, has passed away in his sleep. City Council members…

Despite progress, high earners still leave state at highest rate

A new voice is chiming in on the state’s ongoing population losses - something that will be an ongoing topic…

Local News

County to host trail study meeting July 21

The county Department of Planning and Development will host a public information meeting to gather community input on the proposed Chautauqua to Erie – Lakes Connector Trail Study and recommended trail alignment from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield. The public meeting will provide an opportunity to learn about…

Pet projects

‘Important Fixture’

Editor’s note: This column by Marshall Greenstein will appear occasionally in The Post-Journal. By Marshall Greenstein…

Senior citizen seeks counseling amidst adjustment

Local Sports

Home turf defended

SALAMANCA — After dropping the first game of the day, New York defended its…

Paddock earns All-American at Fargo

Spain defeats Argentina for 2nd World Cup

Geneva ousts Skunks 8-4

Local Video Clips

Miranda Wilcox’s Passion For Music Doesn’t Wane

When Miranda Wilcox was 15, the proverbial lightbulb went off in her head. That’s…

Murder On The Orient Express Rolls Into Little Theater

Honing Her Routine

Burham Setenced

Police Reports

Area Police Reports

JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Athena M. Partyka, 22, of Jamestown was charged with third-degree criminal mischief, third-degree criminal tampering and resisting arrest. On Friday, at approximately 5:30 a.m., officers from the Jamestown Police Department's third platoon responded to a panic alarm at a downtown address. Upon arrival, they found Partyka, a 22-year-old resident of…

Area Police Reports

Falconer man has bail revoked in false firearm statement case

In Our Opinion

Chautauqua Lake has seen its share of potential invasive species over the past couple of decades. We had a close scare with the water chestnut, an aggressive aquatic plant that was most primarily concentrated in the Chadakoin River outlet and nearby waterways like the Audubon Community Nature Center's big pond. Chautauqua Lake was largely…

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