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Error On Ripley, Busti, Ellicott Tax Bills

The recent tax bills that were sent out for the town of Ripley, town of Ellicott, and the town Busti contained an error, which officials have quickly worked to begin to correct. Ripley Town Clerk Ryleigh Enterline gave some further insight into what caused the mistake. Enterline stated that, ...

Enhanced STAR Requires Yearly Renewal

Question: I had the STAR reduction on my property tax, do I need to reapply for that each year? How do I do that and when? Answer: I really didn’t know how to answer this question. So I did a little research, and I learned a lot. STAR is the New York State School Tax Relief program which ...

YWCA To Open Transitional House Jan. 29

The Youth Women’s Christian Association, in partnership with First Lutheran Church, will open a new transitional housing site in Jamestown at the end of the month. The site is intended to provide women, and their children, with a safe and stable location. The new housing location will be ...

‘Pleasant Life’: Local World War II Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday

Mayor Kim Ecklund came by with a certificate on his birthday on Tuesday.Ray Olson, a local World War II Veteran and former school teacher, celebrated his 100th birthday on Tuesday, celebrating with both his family around him and with recognition from the city. Olson married his wife, Carol ...

Project Peek: JHS Students Get An Inside Look At School Renovations

For the students at Jamestown High School, the sight of orange vests has been a backdrop to their school day since last winter. But recently, a group of upperclassmen and Early College High School (ECHS) students stepped past the “Construction Area” signs of the school’s cafeteria to see ...