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Ring Students Experience “March Madness” In Library

Students at C.C. Ring Elementary School are experiencing their own version of “March Madness” this month — but instead of basketballs, brackets are filled with books. Library Media Specialist Amber Ambrose, a first-year educator in the Jamestown Public Schools, has launched a three-week ...

Ripley school board reviews pair of policies

RIPLEY — At their meeting in March, board members completed the first reading of two policies. Policy 5850: Data Networks and Security Access deals with the protection of private individuals. The policy involves the planning, implementation and monitoring of information technology systems ...

Southwestern Shines at Shark Tank Competition

Students from Southwestern Central School District had an incredible experience at the SUNY Fredonia 2026 Shark Tank Competition on March 12. Under the guidance of Mrs. Carlson in her JCC Entrepreneurship and Innovation class, students showcased creativity, confidence, and entrepreneurial ...

DiNapoli audit critical of Western OTB oversight

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 ...

Sheridan site wins Empire State Development funding

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 ...

Grants, solar highlight Ripley meeting

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 ...