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Pets Of The Week: Two Tone – Westfield Stray Cat Rescue

Those searching for a cuddle buddy, an understanding pal, furry warmth and a source of unconditional love should visit with Two Tone. As an adult cat, Two Tone is a bundle of love and energy; she is equal parts play and snuggle. Two Tone is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped - she’s ready ...

Sumac Trees Are Late Bloomers

Over the course of spring, different tree species produce buds and leaves on a staggered schedule. This variation has benefits for not only the trees, but also the animals and forest as a whole system. One of the last trees to leaf out each spring is the sumac. There are several tree ...

Sales include land purchase by Gerry Town Hall

The town of Gerry has purchased some property that borders the town hall. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from March 16-20. The county does not provide transaction information, but real estate documents are available for review at the clerk’s office. During this time period, Free Methodist Church of Gerry sold a parcel on Gerry Sinclairville Road, Gerry to the town of Gerry for $12,000. According to Gerry Supervisor Richard Heah, the church technically owned most of the town ...

Two Charged After Wednesday Drug Raid

Two Jamestown residents face drug charges after a raid on West Eighth Street on Wednesday. At 10:23 a.m. Wednesday, members of the of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office narcotics investigators executed a search warrant at 218 W. Eighth St. Prior to the execution of the search warrant, Katiria Cruz-Torres, 39, of Jamestown was allegedly seen leaving the residence in a vehicle and was pulled over by Jamestown police officers and detained. She was allegedly found in possession of 4.1 grams of crack cocaine, 4 grams of cocaine, 5.8 grams of ...

Falconer issues reminder on tax collection

FALCONER — Mayor James Jaroszynski would like to remind village residents that Village Tax Collection will take place at Falconer Village Hall, located at 101 W. Main St.. Unlike previous years, Village taxes will not be collected at The Town of Elllicott offices. Residents are encouraged to make note of this change to avoid confusion during the tax collection period. Payments and any related tax inquiries should be directed to Village Hall during business hours. For additional information, please contact Village of Falconer Treasurer/Clerk’s Office at 716-665-4400.”

DAR Chapter Holds Meeting

FREDONIA - The Benjamin Prescott Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution met recently at the Barker Library in Fredonia with seven members present. The Opening Ceremony was conducted by Regent Myra Johnston and former chaplain Lisa Sedlemayer as Deborah Cenni, present chaplain, was absent. The President General’s Message was about Continental Congress, featuring Patti LaBelle in concert in June. The National Defender was read by Linda Kuzara about “Sargent Reckless” a decorated mare (female horse) in the Korean War. She carried ammunition ...