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From Youth To 80

At 80 years old, Jon Nelson isn’t slowing down. A lifelong Jamestown resident, Jon has faced more than his share of physical challenges — including six joint replacements — but still shows up at the YMCA almost every morning. “This place keeps me going,” Jon says simply. “If I had ...

City Takes CDBG Cut, But Less Than Feared

Jamestown isn’t taking as big a hit on its 2025 CDBG and HOME program awards as originally feared. It is the time of year where the city’s Department of Development begins work on their Annual Action Plan, required annually by the state’s Housing and Urban Development department. ...

Sales Include Convenience Store Buildings, Former Grocery Store

The buildings of two convenience stores in Chautauqua County have a new owner. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from April 15-17. During this time period, Lake County Dairy, Inc. of Naples, ...

Growing Wine Trail Uncorks Boost For Tourism

WESTFIELD — A light mist greeted about 65 attendees representing area media on a recent Saturday morning at Johnson Estate Winery. Owners Frederick Johnson Jr. and his wife, Jennifer, allowed guests to tour the historic grounds while asking about the different wines and production. As ...

Trip Through Time

The Fenton History Center will hold its next walking tour at 10:30 a.m. Saturday starting at the Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St.. The tour will be near the Chadakoin River and the early industrial area of downtown Jamestown. Walkers will learn about the woolen mills, the railroad, the ...

Jamestown Man Indicted On Federal Drug Charges

BUFFALO - A Jamestown man has been indicted on federal drug charges. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo said Wednesday a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Johnny B. Mays aka Blaze, 40, of Rochester and Jamestown with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to ...