The Town of Ripley has announced that the water conservation order issued for Water District customers on October 10, 2025 has been lifted. Town Officials and water operators have confirmed that the reservoir has returned to near normal levels for … [Read more...]
Ripley Declares State Of Emergency Due To Critically Low Reservoir Levels
The town of Ripley has declared a State of Emergency due to critically low water levels in the Ripley Reservoir. An ongoing Mandatory Water Conservation Order remains in place for all customers within the Ripley Water District. Officials say, … [Read more...]
Four Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics Scheduled For September
The Chautauqua County Health Department, in partnership with the Chautauqua County Humane Society and the Towns of Ripley, French Creek, and Charlotte, will host four free rabies vaccination clinics this month. The clinics will take place on the … [Read more...]
Ripley Woman’s Body Discovered After Fire In Westfield
A Ripley woman’s body was discovered during a fire investigation in the town of Westfield. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Investigation team were investigating a fire at a camper and small structure located at 7984 McKinley Road … [Read more...]
Meeder’s Restaurant Added to NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry
Meeder's Restaurant in Ripley has been added to New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. State Senator George Borrello recently presented the New York State Historic Business award to the restaurant. Established by legislation … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Presents State of the County
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel celebrated successes of 2023 while sharing goals for 2024 in his annual State of the County address. Wendel delivered his address at the monthly County Legislature meeting. He said the county is in a solid … [Read more...]
New County Legislators Sworn In, Jamestown Legislator Wilfong Named Majority Leader
Five new members and 14 returning members were swore into the Chautauqua County Legislature at its reorganizational meeting Tuesday. The City of Jamestown has two new representatives with Republican Phil Landy being sworn in to represent District … [Read more...]
CCIDA Board Approves Acquisition for Phase One of Shovel Ready Site in Ripley
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board has approved the first phase of acquiring property in the town of Ripley for a shovel ready site. IDA CEO Mark Geise said the four parcels of the site are across the street from the Love's … [Read more...]
NYS Approves Final Siting Permit for South Ripley Solar Project
A solar project has received its final siting permit to locate in the town of Ripley. The New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting issued a final siting permit for ConnectGen Chautauqua County LLC’s South Ripley Solar to develop, design, … [Read more...]
Two Girls Lost in the Woods Found Safe in Town of Ripley
Two girls who were missing in the town of Ripley have been found safe. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to the area of Johnson Road just after 6:00 p.m. Wednesday night on a report of a 7-year-old girl and 16-year old … [Read more...]
