The Post-Journal

Fredonia police were at an area near Eagle and Main streets in downtown investigating the discovery of a body this morning. Police arrived at the area around 7:15 a.m. today and would not comment further. See tomorrow's Post-Journal for details. Full Story »

A historic home in Chautauqua County is no longer on the market, thanks to a $3 million deal. Richard Benedetto, broker and co-owner of Real Estate Advantage, reported that his firm will be closing out this year with the recent sale of the Packard Manor Estate at 10 Elm Lane. The property located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake sold for a reported $3 million. Full Story »

MAYVILLE - Celoron Mayor John Keeney was wrong when he fired Rick Slagle, former village Code Enforcement Officer, in August. That was the ruling in State Supreme Court on Monday when Judge James Dillon, in less than an hour, ruled that Slagle was unduly terminated during his two-year appointed term. "Frankly," the judge said, "I believe that when he was appointed, it was for a two-year term. Full Story »

Cuts are coming. That was the message Monday night as the Jamestown City Council began combing through the proposed 2010 city fire and police budgets - a tough review each year because public safety is, by far, the city's single largest expenditure but also the one service a community cannot do without. The city will spend about half of its proposed $3. Full Story »

Slavery still exists today and not just in third-world countries - that is the message of a group working to educate people about human trafficking. Tonight at 7 p.m. in the Cassadaga High School auditorium, a group of dedicated professionals will be explaining how human trafficking is flourishing in the United States and throughout Western New York. Full Story »

Gov. David Paterson's plan to combat the state's budget deficit of more than $3 billion has already affected the State University at Fredonia, and Jamestown Community College may not be far behind. Full Story »

Four area fire departments have responded to a garage fire at 4129 Baker Street Extension in the town of Busti. While the fire has been contained and did not spread to the adjacent home, the road between Shadyshide Road and Winch Road is likely to remain closed into the noon hour, reports Busti Fire Chief Jack Henderson. Full Story »

NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks jumped to new highs for the year Monday as the dollar extended its slide, boosting prices for commodities including oil and gold. Investors were also buying on growing confidence about the global economic recovery, getting a shot of optimism from news this weekend that the Group of 20 countries will keep stimulus measures in place. Full Story »

Rick Slagle, former Celoron Village code enforcement officer, this morning won a suit based on what the state Supreme Court agrees was his unlawful termination by Celoron Mayor John Keeney. The suit was heard in state Supreme Court this morning. Judge James Dillon awarded Slagle back pay, but did not order his reinstatement. Full Story »

Mum's the word from some city labor unions on how they justify asking for salary increases and better benefits during tough economic times. City officials are in negotiations with the Kendall Club Police Benevolent Association, the Jamestown Professional Firefighters Association Local 1772 and the Jamestown City Administrative Association, which represents about 36 administrative employees. Full Story »

Jamestown's neighborhoods have been under the spotlight this year as the city's Strategic Planning & Partnerships Commission works with a nationally acclaimed urban design firm to put together a neighborhood revitalization plan. The commission is working with Charles Buki, the founder of czb consulting, an urban planning and neighborhood development consulting firm in Alexandria, Va. Full Story »

Preparations are under way to make sure everyone in the community has a happy Thanksgiving. Steve Ribbing of T.K. Ribbing's Family Restaurant in Falconer and his wife Kay report they will ''definitely'' be offering a free turkey dinner to whoever wants to join them - and that would be about 1,300 people if last year's count is any predictio. Full Story »

FALCONER - Despite her high grades, Elise Cusimano admits that performing well in school is not the most important thing in her life. That doesn't mean the Falconer High School sophomore doesn't have her priorities straight, though. ''The main focus in my life is God,'' said Elise, the daughter of Jim and Sophie Cusimano. ''My main focus is not my grades or school - he's everything. Full Story »

At the end of June, Edward Rhoney, a Blanchard Street resident, took a flight to Washington, D.C. But it wasn't just any trip - it was an Honor Flight and, for Rhoney, the trip of a lifetime. Rhoney is a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served during World War II and the Korean War. A Navy medic, he was stationed at the Medical Corps School in San Diego, at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Charleston, S.C. Full Story »

It took six months of practice and preparation for Brynne Deppas of Jamestown High School to earn the title of Lakewood Area Junior Miss - and less than a minute to make the future communications major go speechless. Full Story »

MAYVILLE - County Executive Greg Edwards believes a clear agenda was evident among the candidates who ran for election on the Republican Party ticket. From increasing efficiencies to more aggressively finding non-tax revenues, Edwards said the coming term will be one of Republicans showing how attune they are to the costs of government. Full Story »

MAYVILLE - Control of the Chautauqua County Legislature will likely come down to the District 7 race, where the Democratic incumbent has 527 votes to his Republican challenger's 532. Absentee ballots, which are still being received by the Board of Elections, will decide whether Leon Beightol returns to his seat or is ousted by Republican Robert Stewart. Full Story »

MAYVILLE - Our County Legislature is kind of quirky in comparison with others. Two of the body's 25 seats are presently held by third-party representatives - Independence Party member Scot Stutzman and Conservative Party member Tina Hallquist. The Monroe County Legislature, in contrast, is comprised of 15 Republicans and 14 Democrats. Full Story »

These Randolph Cardinals fans didn't let the cold temperatures curb their enthusiasm for their team in its Section VI Class D final against Maple Grove at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park on Friday evening. For complete coverage, see Sports, Page B-1. Full Story »

A meeting between County Executive Greg Edwards, Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and Dunkirk Mayor Richard Frey regarding the tax foreclosure agreement between the county and its two cities has yet to take place even though the existing agreement expires at the end of this year. Full Story »

Michael Bird, publisher of The Post-Journal, is inviting the general public to lunch, beginning Nov. 18. Any resident who would like to meet one on one with Bird is welcome to call The Post-Journal to schedule a date to have lunch. Full Story »

Jamestown police are still investigating a home invasion reported Friday at 14 Franklin St. in the city. According to Capt. Robert Samuelson, a 911 call came in at 11:48 a.m. reporting that three men armed with guns and wearing ski masks entered the home. Full Story »

ORLANDO, Fla. - Police say a former employee accused of fatally shooting one person and wounding five others at an Orlando, Fla., engineering firm Friday afternoon thought it had blocked his efforts to obtain unemployment benefits. Police say Jason Rodriguez told detectives after the shooting that his bosses at Reynolds, Smith and Hills had fired him two years ago for no good reason. Full Story »

The precautionary lockdown of Jamestown High School was lifted at 12:34 p.m. after Jamestown police officers and state troopers cleared the area around the building. Just before noon, a 911 call reported a home invasion at a Franklin Street home and three suspects are still being sought in connection with the incident. Full Story »

Only those who are severely ill with H1N1, or swine flu, should come to WCA Hospital's emergency room for treatment. That's according to Dr. Leonard Franco, the chairman of WCA's emergency department and the medical director of emergency care at the hospital. Dr. Full Story »