Allegheny Outdoor Club To Hike Or Ski Sunday

On Sunday, Jan. 18, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will cross-country ski or hike at Chapman Dam, Clarendon. Those attending should meet at the first parking lot after the spillway at 2 p.m. Mark Simpson is the leader for the activity.

BPU Announces Martin Luther King Jr. Day Schedule

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Customer Service Office will reopen for business at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20. Garbage and recycling will be collected on their regular weekly schedule, with no changes. The recyclable of the week for January 19-23 will be paper. Customers who need to pay bills on the holiday can pay online at www.jamestownbpu.com by selecting “My Account” on the home page. Payments also may be made at 716-661-1660, ext. 3. Online and phone payments may be made by credit card, debit card or electronic check. Customers may leave checks or money orders (no cash) after hours in drop-off boxes located in the BPU Customer Service Office parking lot down the D driveway, 92 Steele Street; outside City Hall on Tracy Plaza; and inside the vestibule of the Jamestown Police Department entrance on Second Street. For reports of trouble in all BPU Divisions after business hours, customers may call 716-661-1640. During business hours, utility trouble may be reported to 716-661-1660.

Myers Memorial Library Board To Meet Jan. 20

FREWSBURG – The Myers Memorial Library will hold its next association meeting and board meeting on Tuesday Jan. 20. The association meeting starts at 6 p.m. Any community member may join the library association for an annual membership fee of $1. The regular board meeting, also open to the public, will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Gateway Longview, New Directions Announce

Merger

Gateway Longview and New Directions Youth and Family Services have announced their intent to merge into a single organization, New View Alliance, following several years of collaboration. Since 2020, the two organizations have worked together through an affiliation focused on strengthening services for children, youth, and families. After months of thoughtful discussion and evaluation, the Boards of Gateway Longview, New Directions Youth and Family Services, and New View Alliance voted to move forward with a full merger to support long-term stability, mission alignment, and organizational strength. “In many ways, we have already been operating as one–united by a shared mission and a deep commitment to the youth and families we serve,” said Carolyne DeFranco, CEO of New View Alliance. “This merger allows us to build on that foundation, support our staff, and ensure we are well positioned to meet the growing needs of our community well into the future.”