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 ...
HANOVER — A number of personnel items and issues have been addressed in the past month. The Town Board approved a title change of Alex Fenske to full-time Assistant Inspection Officer at a rate of $23 per hour. The title of Ronald Raczka was also changed to part-time Assistant Inspection Officer and part-time Clerk II at a rate of $22.50 per hour. Town Supervisor Lou Pelletter stated in a conversation with Silver Creek Mayor Kathy Tampio that the Town is falling behind on property maintenance because of all the needs of the Town and Village for building/fire inspections. Pelletter ...
Amy Pembridge can’t wait for March 21, 2027. That’s because March 21, 2026, more than fulfilled Pembridge’s expectations for her fundraising event in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day that gathered socks to donate to a company dedicated to addressing an increasing need for many throughout the community. Though the primary purpose was to gather these donations, the event had other effects such as igniting a day of community connection, while recognizing the strength of those with Down Syndrome. The event was coordinated by Pembridge in collaboration with Mayor Kim Ecklund ...
Photos courtesy of Phil Palen Heavy rain, golf-ball-sized hail, and widespread flooding affected parts of Western New York on Tuesday. In Gowanda, several residences and businesses were damaged by the hail. School was canceled because of the damage. The hail broke several windows in the ...
Local youth ages 12 and older participated in a hands-on 4‑H career readiness workshop designed to help them begin building essential tools for future success in college, the workforce and leadership roles. The workshop was taught by Rose Carr, a longtime educator of English, public ...
The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County (UAA) is now accepting applications from Chautauqua County artists and organizations for its 2026 Projects Pool Grants Program. Grants of up to $500 are available to quality arts programs and organizations as well as individual artists. Artistic ...
