Ripley News

Through a Community Benefit grant provided by the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, the Ripley Free Library was able to purchase two administrative computers along with two barcode scanners.

Unlikely partnerships litter Ridley Scott's films. Memorable examples include Thelma and Louise to Hannibal and Clarice , to Ripley and Jonsie , but let's not forget about Frank Lucas and Richie Roberts or Roy Waller and Angela , one dramatic, the other comedic, but both duos of crime.

Local school districts held their breaths on Tuesday night, May 15, as the public voted on budget proposals, propositions and members to Boards of Education.

While it is unclear if the district will be reimbursed for the current school year, the funding is guaranteed to be restored starting with the 2012-13 school year.

Through a Community Benefit Grant provided by the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, the Ripley Free Library was able to purchase two administrative computers along with two bar-code scanners.

That was the good word at the most recent Westfield Academy and Central School's Board of Education meeting on Monday, April 16.

Ripley Central School's Board of Education public meeting on the proposed budget for 2012-13 Thursday night focused mainly on the board's response to what president Robert Bentley called "character assassination letters." There were no questions about the budget from residents who attended the meeting on May 3. The public is invited to examine and ... (more)

Joseph R. Brown died Friday at the Absolut Care Center in Westfield, N.Y. following a long illness.

The Lakewood Suzuki Strings will celebrate its 30th spring recital at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., Jamestown.

Ripley Central School's Board of Education public meeting on the proposed budget for 2012-13 Thursday night focused mainly on the board's response to what president Robert Bentley called "character assassination letters." There were no questions about the budget from residents who attended the meeting on May 3. The public is invited to examine and ... (more)

According to Dunkirk Police, officers spotted the suspect walking at the corner of East Sixth and Leopard streets.

A Ripley man faces burglary and larceny charges after being accused of stealing a gun and selling it at the Erie Sport Store.

The 2012 Best Tasting Drinking Water contest will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday in the Chautauqua Mall.