Even the simplest message can endure as a lasting statement that speaks for the global community.

Chautauqua County will receive $200,000 in Weatherization Assistance Program funding through the U.S. Department of Energy, according to U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins, D-South Buffalo. The federal funds were awarded to Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.

I've tried to jostle the memories of many through this column. Today I share a few special ones I've been fortunate to experienc.

Music In Park Set In S. Dayton SOUTH DAYTON - Music in the Park is slated for Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the South Dayton Village Park Gazebo. There will be music by Cocktail Rock.

Frewsburg's Patsy Lydell could not believe what she was watching on the nightly news about what was happening to the country she calls home.

Add one more local company to take advantage of a deal for electricity offered by the Board of Public Utilities.

Nationally renowned author of "Scratch Beginnings," Adam Shepard will speak to students from Sherman and Clymer Central Schools in Sherman's John Butler Auditorium on Friday, Sept. 10. Shepard's talk, slated for 1:30 p..

By Dennis Phillips dphillips@post-journal.com CELORON - There is no controversy this time as Celoron will be changing its code enforcement officer, again.

The Chautauqua County Health Network will be able to get a new initiative off the ground thanks to a $300,000 federal grant. U.S. Rep.

CASSADAGA - Mutiny on Cassadaga's beach occurred recently as the youngsters participating in the eight-week beach program's end of season carnival had it out with beach staff.

- In 1910, the committee appointed by President Rumple of the Jamestown Common Council for the purpose of investigating the proposition to install public comfort stations in this city met recently and Frank M.

RANDOLPH - The Randolph Area Skate Park will be holding a Chinese auction Saturday to help raise money for the cause. The auction will begin at 4 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins, D-South Buffalo, answered questions on a number of topics Wednesday during a lunch event hosted by the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce.

Outside Roberto's at the Ironstone on Wednesday were members of the Southern Tier Tea Party Patriots and TARA, True Americans Restoring America. Though the dozen individuals with signs looked like protesters, they really just had one question for U.

MAYVILLE - Maria Kindberg wants legislators to fully understand the "free money" grants they're regularly faced with. Several such grants were considered by the County Legislature on Wednesda.

LAKEWOOD - If the vote to dissolve Lakewood is passed today, how would village services continue? The answer, most likely, is through special district.

On Tuesday, the Board of Public Utilities took action both on site and in the office to push forward its plans for a new hot water generator.

Jamestown Public Schools officials are "anxious" to see how much of the nearly $700 million dollars in Race to the Top funding will be awarded to the district.

Delores J. Keith, 74, of 31 Tower St., died at 6:46 p.m. Monday (Aug. 23, 2010), in WCA Hospital. She was born June 19, 1936, in Jamestown, the daughter of Charles E. and Marie Bowen Chapman.

One of the key movers behind the government reduction movement in Western New York is attorney Kevin Gaughan.