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BPU Electric To See 8.08% Rate Increase

Following the approval last week of the rate filing from the Public Service Commission, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ electric customers will be seeing an overall 8.08% increase starting in January. Deputy General Manager, Kris Sellstrom, said the BPU has received the 318 page order ...

Officials seek less travel as more snow on way

First it was the high winds, then came the snow. Just as expected before the New Year’s holiday. According to the National Weather Service on Monday, these totals were reported: Jamestown, 4.5 inches; Mayville, 4.3 inches; Falconer, 4.5 inches; Randolph, 4 inches; Bemus Point, 3 inches; ...

Retiring RTPI CEO Reflects On Years In Position

As Arthur Pearson’s time as chief executive officer of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute comes to an end, Pearson is looking back on his time in the position fondly, while looking forward both to his retirement and the future of RTPI. “It’s really bittersweet,” Pearson said. “I’ve ...

Eye On Business: Local Companies, Entrepreneurs Made Headlines In 2025

Chautauqua County’s biggest private employer knew a slowdown was coming. This year, the envisioned demand decline forecast by Cummins officials became reality - and it was a story that interested many Post-Journal readers. Mark Smith, Cummins chief financial officer, and Jennifer ...

Winds, snow put chill on region

Our weather outside is expected to be frightful — from the end of 2025 to the beginning of the new year, according to the National Weather Service. Until 1 a.m. Friday, Chautauqua County is under a winter storm warning due to gusty winds and potential heavy lake-effect snows that could reach ...

Clymer Principal Reports On Courses Required In Next Two Years

CLYMER — As the current year draws to a close the current school year continues on, but Clymer’s Building Principal, Brianne Fadale, is already looking towards some items to prepare for next school year, including the beginning of getting scheduling ready and a new course that the school ...