Blighted and run-down. Slums and squalor. These are just some of the words used to describe the substandard housing that can be found throughout the city of Jamestown. In fact, Vince DeJoy, city development director, said there is too much substandard housing in the city. “Many of these ...
BEMUS POINT — A few area teenagers are bringing together a bigger and better fundraiser for Camp Chihopi this year. Taylor Samuelson and Allyssa Seeley, along with Cameron Rowe and Madison Russo are continuing their success with last year’s Change For Chihopi yard sale fundraiser by ...
IMPACT is pleased to recognize several student leaders from area schools. They volunteered, were dependable, took initiative, led meetings and organized service projects. The organization would like to recognize for JCC, Laramie Ball; Chautauqua Lake Central School, Joey Parker; Jamestown ...
An unfortunate incident leading to a disability can occur anytime with no warning. Luckily in the Jamestown community there is the Southwestern Independent Living Center to help if that happens. Also, luckily for the Jamestown community, there are businesses like Key Bank who want to reward ...
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has announced that Lisa Hatch has been hired as executive director for the organization and Zachary Agett has been hired as the marketing and events manager. In addition, the organization recently completed its relocation to the third floor of the Lynn ...
According to a memo from the New York state Department of Education, schools must have a policy to address student meal charges and area school districts are no different. Beginning with the 2017-18 school year, food service providers must have a “written and clearly communicated policy to ...
DUNKIRK — Roughly 20 veterans, including fully uniformed members of the Color Guard, were peppered among the audience of about 100 people Friday afternoon, all gathered to attend the premiere of the movie “Dunkirk” at Movie Plex on Bennett Road. Dunkirk Mayor Willie Rosas introduced the ...
SINCLAIRVILLE – The Valley Historical Society recently heard from George Clever on keeping historical records. Clever is a retired educator, beginning his career as a fourth grade teacher and moving up to a college professor. Clever is a local author and historian, with six published books ...
Several members of the Greatest Generation offered tales of their firsthand World War II experiences Saturday afternoon at Jamestown Community College. The panel, put together by the Fenton History Center, consisted of Paul Arnone, Bill Graves, Winston Frankson, Roland Swanson and Arthur ...
While it is certain that all organizations face human resource challenges, the issues faced by small businesses can greatly differ from those faced by a larger organization. In fact, although many of the same issues exist in larger operations, smaller employers must navigate through additional ...
By The Post-Journal editorial@post-journal.com Thanks to donations from several local organizations, a ballistic wall has been installed in the lobby of the Jamestown Police Department. Troy Barber, an engineer with Dawson Doors, designed the wall, while the demolition of the previous ...
A bipartisan bill is setting out to safeguard daily access to testing supplies for diabetic Medicare beneficiaries. U.S. Rep. Tom Reed is teaming up with U.S. Reps. Susan Brooks, R-Ind., and Diana DeGette, D-Colo., on a bill that would strengthen protections for Medicare beneficiaries who buy ...
MAYVILLE — Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan recently traveled to Chautauqua Marina to go fishing with the two grand prize winners of the Chautauqua County Sports Fishery Advisory Board’s 25th annual Fishing Essay Contest. Keara Brady, a fourth grader from Brocton Central School, ...
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Chautauqua County held their ninth annual Come to the Table fundraiser recently. Come to the Table is a unique table auction that attracts many community members. The 2017 event featured more than 25 tables all decorated in different themes including ...
The Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys and Girls Club of Jamestown has announced its 2017 Education Fund Scholarships and Tony LeVoie Memorial Scholarships being presented to area graduating seniors pursuing full-time college or university studies. Boys and Girls Club Education Fund Scholarships ...
FREDONIA — The continuing battle against sea lampreys will soon come to locations in the local area. A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service survey crew will conduct work on Canadaway Creek in Chautauqua County, New York, during July 25 – Aug. 3 to estimate abundance of lampreys in the stream. The ...
The Fenton History Center is leading a walking tour of Jamestown’s Hidden Alleys Saturday at 10 a.m., starting at the Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St. Tucked away from view behind respectable facades, alleys were indispensable elements in American city building during the last half ...
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy invites the public to a Stewarding Our Great Lake’s Waters and Watershed Tour at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 28, at the Chautauqua Creek Oxbow Preserve near Westfield. Jonathan Townsend, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy lands manager, and Jennifer Phillips ...
“’Putt’ an end to polio” is the theme of the Rotary Club of Westfield-Mayville’s “PolioPlus Challenge” Miniature Golf Tournament, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 19, starting at 9 a.m., at Webb’s Miniature Golf, 115 W. Lake Road, Rt. 394, Mayville, NY 14757. All net ...
The Chautauqua Leadership Network will honor four area residents with the network’s annual Leaders of the Year awards from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Chautauqua Inn and Suites in Mayville. Winners are: ¯ CLN Student Leader – Asha Deharder; ¯ CLN Volunteer Leader ...