It is that time of year again where city council is deep into working on the budget for 2026, and as a part of that they are also looking at a resolution for today’s voting session to approve once again reaching out to the state to increase Aid and Incentives for Municipalities funding, along ...

A rest area in the town of Charlotte has received a bit of a makeover. The state Department of Transportation has done some work on the James A. France Memorial in the rest area on Route 60 between Cassadaga and Sinclairville. The memorial was first dedicated 23 years ago. It is in memory ...

The Village of Bemus Point and the Chautauqua County Legislature recently took the time to pay tribute to former Mayor and Legislative member Richard Babbage. Babbage passed away peacefully at home in Bemus Point at the age of 92 surrounded by his children on Sept. 26, 2025. At the most ...

When it comes to local elections, the majority of incumbents won’t face an opponent. Of the 38 municipalities with races this fall in Chautauqua County, only 12 have at least one competitive race. The other 25 municipalities do not have a single race. That equals about 32%. And in many of ...

A famous private residence in Chautauqua Institution has been sold for millions of dollars. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from Aug. 18-22. During this time period, 10 Elm Lane sold for ...

Westfield Academy and Central School is looking for local farmers to partner with for the district’s meal program. “Westfield Academy and Central School is seeking partnerships with local farmers to bring fresh, high-quality produce directly to our students,” said Business Executive ...