The world is ever-changing. Mental health is spiraling downward at a velocity that defies equilibrium. What happened to “Choose life”? Is it the unrelenting pace of modern life, the digital tide, the disconnection — text over touch, screens over souls? Is it the absence of stillness, ...

A former south county factory has changed hands. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from June 25-30. During this time period, Girts Road MT, LLC of Lakewood sold 2148 Allen St. Ext., Ellicott to ...

Five new apartments in a former Central Avenue bank were shown in an open house this week. Commercial space on the ground floor of the downtown Dunkirk building is just about ready for a tenant. Peak Development and Hanna Commercial Real Estate ran a reception for the open house in the area, ...

Fredonia’s trustees finally made water and sewer rate hikes official Tuesday. They first faced some heavy criticism from members of the public, including former village officials. The water rate is going to $7.60 per 1,000 gallons used, and the sewer rate to $8.00 per 1,000 gallons. The ...

A Westfield non-profit is fighting the town’s decision to deny a property tax exemption. Journey’s Inn Inc., also known as Journey Inn Ministries T.A.J.E (Journey Inn), filed an Article 78 petition in late July after the town of Westfield’s assessor denied a tax exemption for four ...

County public and mental health officials expect to see a decrease in drug addiction cases and overdose-related deaths when the county’s new Community Health Assessment is released later this year. Rates of drug addiction and overdose-related deaths have historically risen every year but ...