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High costs delaying Ripley solar project

The South Ripley Solar Project is delayed by a number of factors, according to a letter sent by organizers to landowners. Ripley Town Supervisor Laurie Pless recently shared the letter at a town board meeting. The letter explains that tree clearing will not take place in January 2026, as was ...

Sales Include Silver Creek Business

By Gregory Bacon gbacon@ observertoday.com The building where a custom signs business is located has a new owner, although no changes in operation have been announced. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the ...

Festive Fun: Randolph Prepares Holiday Activities

RANDOLPH – The town is getting into the festive spirit by kicking off a multitude of traditional events for the holiday season. Thanks to the hard work of organizers from the Randolph Area Community Development Corporation and the Express Performing Arts Center, residents can expect to see ...

House Republicans want PennDOT to review immigrant licenses

Several state House Republicans are backing legislation that would require PennDOT to periodically verify the immigration status of legal immigrants holding Pennsylvania driver’s licenses and photo identification cards. Rep. Timothy O’Neal. Seven Republican House members - Jesse Topper, ...

Like Trump, upstate must root for Mamdani

New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump certainly knew how to put on the charm last week in the nation’s capital. During a visit held at the Oval Office, both were stunningly able to find common ground despite publicly stating their grievances against each other in ...

County To Charge Dunkirk Back Taxes For Vacant Parcel

The city of Dunkirk previously asked to purchase a parcel owned by the county for $1. The county is instead willing to sell it if the city will cover the taxes owed on it. In October, the Chautauqua County Legislature’s Administrative Services Committee had tabled a resolution to sell ...