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Southwestern Elementary School is back in session and staff is eager to begin work with the addition of a new face within the administration. Mike Butler will be the new principal overseeing the elementary school, and he is ready to begin the learning year while learning a lot for himself, ...

Meals On Wheels Needs Volunteers

By The Post-Journal editorial@post-journal.com As autumn arrives soon in Chautauqua County, Jamestown Meals on Wheels has expanded its volunteer route system, and is in need of community volunteers to help deliver meals to senior citizens. “This time of year is a great time to think ...

Fredonia Vote On Water Sharing Today

Today is Fredonia’s long-awaited water decision day. The Board of Trustees is scheduled to vote on a project to build a new water storage tank in conjunction with the town of Pomfret, along with associated distribution piping and pressure reducing valves. The resolution also mentions ...

‘Courage, Compassion’: County Honors Frewsburg Firefighters

Two members of the Frewsburg Fire Company have been formally commended for their extraordinary bravery and quick action during a structure fire that occurred in the early morning hours of July 7. At 5:06 a.m., the Frewsburg Fire Company was dispatched to a fire at 50 Water Street. Before ...

Panama Village Board Talks Vehicles Left In Village Parking Lots

PANAMA — The Panama Village Board is looking into signs to not allow overnight parking in village parking lots after a tenant in the apartment above the village offices parked a car in a lot and now cannot find it. The board discussed this issue during the September board meeting. Mayor ...

Ellicott Councilman Urges Blood Donations

Chautauqua County is looking to see an increase in blood and bone marrow donations as a shortage continues to persist and hurt access to medical procedures in the county. At the September meeting for the town of Ellicott Councilman Jim Rensel took the time to note a need for blood donations ...