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Sales Include $4.65M Historic Institution Home

Local News

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 ...

Only About 1/3 Municipalities Have Any Contested Races

Local News

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 ...

Dedicated Servant

Local News

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 ...

Area Police Reports

Police Reports

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Ryan Smith, 40, of Silver Creek, was charged Oct. 22 with animal cruelty. According to officials, at about 2 p.m., deputies were dispatched for a report of animal cruelty which occurred on Angell Road in Silver Creek. After an investigation it was ...

YMCA Camp Onyahsa To Host Fundraiser Oct. 25

Community

DEWITTVILLE - On Saturday, Oct. 25, YMCA Camp Onyahsa will hold its annual “Cash for Camp” fundraiser to support the construction of a new year-round Health and Wellness Center and camp scholarships for local youth. The evening runs from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Onyahsa Mess Hall, with music, ...

City Kiwanis Club Celebrates 105th Anniversary

Community

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. ...