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Figuring It Out: Weather Prompts JHS To Review Cellphone Policy

Jamestown High School students who are tardy because of weather-related issues may not have to wait outside to brave the elements more before entering. Isaac Rosenfeld, Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education student member, told the other board members Tuesday that because of the current ...

Westfield lists downtown project proposals

The village of Westfield and its local planning committee have released a list of projects recommended for funding through New York State’s NY Forward program. Projects were proposed by diverse public, private, and nonprofit project sponsors and announced recently in a legal notice that ...

Skillful Students: Four Local High Schools Selected For Shea Awards

The Shea Performing Arts Center will be hosting 25 schools at the annual Shea Wonder Awards for this academic year. Of the schools, there are currently three from Chautauqua County and one from Cattaraugus County that will take part - Maple Grove Jr./Sr. High School, Jamestown High School, ...

St. Luke’s To Host Empty Bowls Event Saturday

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will be seeing the return of an annual fundraiser on Saturday that will allow guests to walk away with a piece of pottery. Any contributions that guests may give will be put back into the community to ensure that residents are able to get quality foods through ...

Clymer Approves 2026 Budget With About 7.4% Tax Rate Increase

CLYMER — Clymer residents will see a roughly 7.4% tax levy increase next year. During the November board meeting, the Clymer town board approved overriding the 2% tax cap levy limit before moving onto a quick budget review. Changes since the last meeting include an increase in highway ...

A Fabulous Falcon: Falconer Extends Thanks To Late Teacher Mary Weiler

FALCONER – The Falconer Central School district has recently expressed gratitude toward a former teacher who passed away in 2021. School administrators noted that Mary L. Weiler not only dedicated years to teaching music in the district, but also planned a generous donation to the school ...