CHAUTAUQUA - The town of Chautauqua is holding the line on the town tax rate, while increasing the overall levy. During a recent town board meeting, officials approved its 2026 budget. The overall spending plan is $5 million with the levy, the amount raised by taxes, will be $722,747. ...

As the Jamestown City Council prepares to hold their final voting session of the year tonight, among the items listed for approval under new business is a monetary donation from a local business. Jamestown Electroplating, located at 105 Water St., has donated $3,621 to the city for the ...

Jamestown High School students and staff presented a check for $5,620.26 to the family of Jamie Schnars to conclude its annual Penny Wars fundraiser on Tuesday, Dec. 23. Accepting the presentation were Schnars’ sister Bonnie, a JHS behavior specialist, and Jamie’s children Oliver and ...

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy announced Wednesday that his landmark Energy Choice Act has officially passed out of the House Energy Subcommittee — a major victory for New Yorkers and a critical step toward blocking Governor Kathy Hochul’s natural gas ban in homes and businesses across the ...

A former Ellery restaurant that was sold earlier this year has again changed hands. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from Oct. 20-24. During this time period, 5030 Rt. 430 Ellery was sold to ...

The achievements of people with disabilities and those who support individuals with special needs were shared at The Resource Center’s 36th Ability Awareness Awards Celebration. The event took place at Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron. The celebration was an opportunity to recognize people ...