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Towns embrace partnership for dog shelter

The news that the Chautauqua County Legislature has voted to provide $67,050 for the construction of a dog shelter facility in Ripley, which will be used by the Towns of Ripley, Clymer and Mina, was gladly received by all three municipalities. "We appreciate being able to work with a ...

Work restarted on Clymer water system installation

CLYMER — Work has restarted in recent weeks on the installation of the town of Clymer’s new water system, and where the project currently stands was discussed during the town board’s May meeting. Areas of the town such as by Knowlton Road towards the trailer park are currently being ...

Leading Ladies: Zonta Club Honors Four With Women In Leadership Award

The Zonta Club of Jamestown is honoring four area women with the club’s Women in Leadership Award recipients: Kayla Crosby, Stacey Hannon, Betsy Hite-Burgeson and Elizabeth Rowe-Baehr. At the club’s May meeting, each honoree was recognized for leadership, professional achievement and ...

Decoration Day vs. Memorial Day

Last Monday, we celebrated what is now called Memorial Day, honoring those who gave their “last full measure of devotion” to our country and their fellow Americans, in battles fought by our country throughout history. After the day of this Celebration of Honor was declared a National Day of ...

Making Summer Plans For 2026

What are you doing this summer? Around these parts, that question starts popping up almost immediately once the weather finally turns. And while some people are planning vacations, many others are looking forward to something far simpler — local concerts, festivals, fairs, lake events and ...