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Retiring BOCES Culinary Arts instructors reflect on careers

Babcock.jpg Chef Gregory Babcock of the Ormsby Educational Center retired this June after almost 30 years at Erie 2–Chautauqua–Cattaraugus BOCES. He was recognized for his years of service during the center’s Senior Recognition ceremony. Caccamise.jpg Chef David Caccamise of the ...

Why previously free medications now cost money

Question: I went to pick up my new medication, and it was over $250. My medications have always been free. Why didn’t my insurance pay for this medication? Answer: Your question is interesting and I have a good idea what is happening. I see two common reasons for this “sticker shock” ...

Jones & Gifford DPW project on council agenda

Discussion has been held over the last few City Council work sessions regarding a planned project from the Department of Public Works for flood mitigation in the area of Jones and Gifford Avenue. The funding for this project has been an area of concern for council members, yet the resolution ...

Sheridan winery fined $1,000 for missed water reports

A winery in the northern end of the county has once again been fined after missing multiple water reports. During the Chautauqua County Board of Health meeting, it was announced there were 11 Agreements to Settle for public water supply violations. All businesses cited are on private well ...

Jamestown High School celebrates Class of 2026 at 160th commencement

CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. — Jamestown High School celebrated the achievements of the 301 members of the Class of 2026 during its 160th Commencement exercises on Thursday, June 25 at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. Following the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance,” performed by the JHS ...

Sales include former Ellicott manufacturing building

The building of a former manufacturing company in the southern end of the county that made heating and cooling equipment has been sold. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from April 14-17. The county ...