A week ago everyone was talking about a social media post that raised concerns, once again, about safety of the Veterans Memorial Bridge across Chautauqua Lake. It’s a story The Post-Journal first reported months ago. State Transportation Department officials reassured officials in Bemus ...

Although much of the national attention is ­– and will continue to be — focused on developments related to the Nov. 5 presidential election, the world beyond the political front is far from being in slumber mode. For example, on the retail front, merchants are not sitting back, intent on ...

We have to agree with state Sen. George Borrello when it comes to the Chautauqua County Veterans Memorial Bridge. After a statement by the state Department of Transportation earlier this week regarding the safety of the structure, Borrello noted his appreciation for the response. “Our ...

The early returns are in - and tweaks are likely needed for the state’s publicly funded campaign system. We noted recently that Democrat Michael Bobseine has received $109,530 in public campaign money from the state. Assemblyman Andrew Goodell, R-Jamestown, kept between $57,824.15 and ...

Once again, we find ourselves frustrated with New York state’s softness on those who willingly break some of our most basic laws. A drug raid last week on Forest Avenue resulted in charges against 12 Jamestown residents - a few of whom have been in and out of the criminal justice system ...

An experienced pilot helped prevent loss of life when an electrical issue caused an attempted emergency landing last week at the Chautauqua County Airport at Jamestown. But the aftermath of the crash could have been much worse were it not for the quick action of volunteer firefighters, ...