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Woodpecker Whimsy

Since starting at Audubon last November, I have absorbed an extensive amount of information about the environment and nature surrounding me. One particular topic that has resonated with me most is truly how many different types of birds there are. Through lunch time conversations that ...

Pets Of The Week: Jade - Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue

The Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue has welcomed Jade, a sweet senior who had the misfortune to have lost her home in her golden years. Jade is a 14-year-old mixed breed, weighing around 46 pounds. One look at her fluffy old teddy bear face will melt people’s hearts. She is believed to ...

Pets of the week: Wendy - Westfield Stray Cat Rescue

What a regal and gorgeous girl Wendy is. Wendy is shown as she surveys her kingdom, waiting for the next opportunity to romp and play with her feline friends. Wendy is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped - she is ready to meet her new family. Call 716-232-4152 for more information on Wendy. ...

Sales include old plaza that is future Dunkirk apartment site

The price of part of an old shopping plaza that has been torn down in Dunkirk for future housing has been revealed. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from March 22-31. The county does not provide ...

American Chemical Society recognizes students

The Penn-York Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) honored area chemistry students recently at its annual awards night at Moon Brook Country Club in Jamestown. With more than 155,000 members worldwide, the American Chemical Society is one of the world's largest scientific ...

Area Police Reports

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Christopher R. Firkins, 49, of Cherry Creek, was charged June 4 with driving while intoxicated, DWI per se, and speeding. According to officials, at about 11:54 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Route 83 in the town of Cherry Creek. The operator was identified as Firkins, and further investigation found Firkins allegedly to be driving while intoxicated. He was placed into custody, and will be in Cherry Creek Town Court later. - Edward F. Thuman, 42, of Silver Creek, was charged June 4 with second-degree harassment, and fourth-degree ...