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Campaign trail in region displays high costs

Western New York had the look and feel of a battleground region last week when both state Gov. Kathy Hochul and challenger Bruce Blakeman made their way to the region. Within hours on June 12, the high-profile candidates were setting an agenda while offering voters a vision for how the next ...

BOCES students host drive for Humane Society

The LoGuidice Educational Center in Fredonia recently held a donation drive for the Chautauqua County Humane Society. Led by the Criminal Justice and Small Animal Science programs, students collected pet food, treats, toys, blankets, crates and other essential supplies from staff and fellow ...

JPS hears update about instructional coaches

Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education learned Tuesday just how valuable instructional coaches are in the district. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and School Improvement Tina Sandstrom told board members how the 12 coaches underwent consistent improvement throughout the ...

Study finds C/S/P merger benefits districts, is feasible

PANAMA — The Clymer, Sherman and Panama communities were given their first opportunity to hear about the findings and recommendations from the merger study Tuesday night during a joint school board meeting between the three school boards held in Panama Central School’s auditorium. Dan ...

Dunkirk Fiscal Recovery Act deadline ‘gone’

Dunkirk's Fiscal Recovery Act is dead, Mayor Kate Wdowiasz said Friday. Wdowiasz made the pronouncement near the start of a city government meeting she called. Wdowiasz invited city department heads and all five members of the Common Council. All the department heads showed up – she's ...

UPMC Chautauqua launches patient, employee programs

UPMC Chautauqua has launched two initiatives designed to provide practical support for patients and employees facing every day challenges. “The new programs — Nourish and Support and Tom Lang Care Closet — reflect the hospital’s ongoing commitment to caring for the whole person ...