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Gone Batty:BOCES Students Help 4-H Club Build Homes For Friendly Fliers

When the Ellery Hilltop Farm Kids 4-H Club had an idea to support bats, they knew they’d need skilled builders who really know their way around wood. Enter seniors enrolled in the Construction Technology program from Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES. The 4-H club reached out to see if ...

City Eyes Rehab Of Dearing Avenue Property

A home on Dearing Avenue is likely to be transferred to the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency as part of the city’ 19A property rehabilitation program. Councilman Doug Scotchmer, D-Ward 4 and chair of the finance committee, reported to the council that a resolution for the property ...

Ripley capital project tops $10.1 million

Ripley Central School Board of Education members approved motions at their meeting last month, preparing for a public vote to be on March 11 regarding the proposed Capital Improvement Project. The project is estimated to have a maximum cost of $10,196,736. The work will include renovation of ...

Clymer Extends Battery Storage Moratorium

CLYMER — With no new updates from the state on the town’s battery storage moratorium, the town of Clymer discussed and approved extending said moratorium again for another 12 months. During the February meeting of the town a public hearing was held in regards to this extension, with no ...

Southwestern School Board Hears Senior’s Proposal For New Mural

Southwestern Central School board members are being asked to approve a mural designed by a student. During the board’s Feb. 10 meeting, board members heard a presentation from Adriana Bango, a high school student who has planned the mural project. Bango has already discussed the idea with ...