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Grants, solar highlight Ripley meeting

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RIPLEY — At their meeting this month, Town of Ripley council members learned from Town Court Justice Vera Hustead that a Justice Court Assistance Program Grant for $2,522 has been awarded to Ripley. Hustead told council members that she filed for the grant in October. The funds will be used ...

Sheridan site wins Empire State Development funding

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A Chautauqua County location has been selected for funding by Empire State Development under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York program. According to a news release issued Tuesday, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency is receiving $675,000 for a town of ...

DiNapoli audit critical of Western OTB oversight

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An audit released Wednesday by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli of the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. found poor oversight of operations by the board of directors, cost overruns and significant estimation errors. The audit found the agency’s failure to take action to address ...

Marvin House Honors Lucile Wright

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Members of the Elizabeth Warner Marvin House recently celebrated the organization’s 75th anniversary and honored aviation pioneer Lucile M. Wright. Held during Women’s History Month, the luncheon featured a presentation on Wright’s life and legacy. Guest speaker Dennis Webster, who ...

Shred Center In Jamestown Acquired By Lincoln Archives

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Lincoln Archives Inc /LACyber has acquired The Shred Center of Jamestown. The transaction closed on Jan. 29, 2026, with Lincoln Archives beginning service to Shred Center clients on Feb. 3. The acquisition expands Lincoln Archives’ regional footprint into the Southern Tier, an area ...

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Master Gardeners Help Desk Now Open The Chautauqua County Master Gardener Help Desk has officially reopened for the season. The Help Desk will operate every Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. through the end of September, providing community members with reliable, research‑based ...