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Kiwanis 105th Anniversary

The Jamestown Kiwanis Club celebrated its 105th Anniversary with a dinner at the Landmark attended by more than 40 Kiwanians and guests. Fred Larson, a Jamestown Kiwanis Club past president and master of ceremonies, described the history of the Jamestown Kiwanis Club and its service to youth. ...

JCC Trustees Approve AI Policy

Jamestown Community College Board of Trustees Tuesday approved a new Artificial Intelligence policy. According to JCC officials, in a written statement, the policy establishes the principles and responsibilities for the use of AI across all operations of Jamestown Community College, ensuring ...

Sales Include $4.65M Historic Institution Home

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 ...

Dedicated Servant

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 ...

Only About 1/3 Municipalities Have Any Contested Races

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 ...

Gathering Donations

FALCONER – The Falconer Fire Department will hold a boot drive on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the main intersection in the village. The fundraiser is collecting money to help cover some of the costs of new equipment that will allow for better assistance to be provided and ease the strain caused ...