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Post-Journal invites community to celebrate milestone

Top stories June 18, 2026

The Post-Journal is inviting readers, subscribers, and community members to join in a special celebration marking the newspaper’s 200th anniversary. To commemorate two centuries of serving the region with trusted local news, The Post-Journal will welcome visitors to its offices for an open-house celebration featuring complimentary anniversary cake and a free advance copy of the newspaper’s historic 200th-anniversary special section. The special section chronicles the rich history of The Post-Journal and its predecessor publications, highlighting significant moments in local ...

Campaign trail in region displays high costs

Local News June 18, 2026

Western New York had the look and feel of a battleground region last week when both state Gov. Kathy Hochul and challenger Bruce Blakeman made their way to the region. Within hours on June 12, the high-profile candidates were setting an agenda while offering voters a vision for how the next ...

BOCES students host drive for Humane Society

Local News June 18, 2026

The LoGuidice Educational Center in Fredonia recently held a donation drive for the Chautauqua County Humane Society. Led by the Criminal Justice and Small Animal Science programs, students collected pet food, treats, toys, blankets, crates and other essential supplies from staff and fellow ...

JPS hears update about instructional coaches

Local News June 18, 2026

Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education learned Tuesday just how valuable instructional coaches are in the district. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and School Improvement Tina Sandstrom told board members how the 12 coaches underwent consistent improvement throughout the ...

Study finds C/S/P merger benefits districts, is feasible

Dunkirk Fiscal Recovery Act deadline ‘gone’

Local News June 17, 2026

Dunkirk's Fiscal Recovery Act is dead, Mayor Kate Wdowiasz said Friday. Wdowiasz made the pronouncement near the start of a city government meeting she called. Wdowiasz invited city department heads and all five members of the Common Council. All the department heads showed up – she's ...