The life and legacy of Michelle Rogene Johnson-Anderson, a lifelong nurse, educator, and mentor, will continue to impact future generations of healthcare professionals through the newly established Michelle Johnson-Anderson Memorial Scholarship at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. A ...

DUNKIRK — How tough is it to do business in Chautauqua County and New York state? For one city of Dunkirk restaurant, it has become too much of a burden. On its Facebook page on Saturday, Demetri’s on the Lake announced that “after two wonderful years” it will be closing on Friday, ...

Wreaths Across America is working to ensure that veterans who have passed will be honored with the placing of a wreath on their graves. The day of recognition ensures that those that made the ultimate sacrifice for the country will never be forgotten or have their sacrifices go ...

POLAND – The town’s preliminary budget is set to include a large reduction in tax rates for residents. This comes at an increasingly important time for the town, with a contested town supervisor debate ongoing, and soon to go to election. Robert Smith, current Poland Town Board member ...

A trail to honor Chautauqua County’s Purple Heart recipients is in development. The advisory committee envisions a three-year project that will create a trail from the Dunkirk Lighthouse and Veterans Museum to the Yorkers Museum in Sherman. According to a press release shared with the ...

A former state police building in the northern end of the county has changed ownership. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from Aug. 25-29. During this time period, Rotunda Properties, LLC sold ...