WESTFIELD -- The body of a missing kayaker has been found. Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department deputies report Casey Q. Norene, 23, of Westfield was reported missing around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Barcelona Harbor on Lake Erie. A search was conducted by crews that included North ...

BINGHAMTON — The Forestville softball team has had the ability this season to come up with a clutch hit when it needed one most. That magic led the Hornets to the best season in program history, becoming the first girls sports team in school history to reach the state semifinals. ...

Rep. Nick Langworthy has concerns about the Job Corps but is still analyzing the government-funded program to see if it should be continued. In a statement issued by one of his aides to The Post-Journal and OBSERVER Langworthy said, “I’m a strong believer in creating pathways to ...

ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission Thursday made decisions regarding four major renewable energy projects to help speed development of 1,000 megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable power. Among the decisions, the Commission granted a Certificate of Public Convenience and ...

WESTFIELD -- A search for a missing kayaker continued throughout Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. At around 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office received a report of a missing kayaker in the area of Barcelona Harbor near Lake Erie. Members of the Navigation Division ...

FALCONER — In her junior season, Chautauqua Lake’s Jada Cole nearly reached the top of the podium of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Division 2 track and field championships in high jump. As a senior, Cole has just one more chance to accomplish her goal of ...