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Eagle Scout donates little libraries to city schools

A local Boy Scout recently donated two “free little libraries” to M.J. Fletcher and C.C. Ring elementary schools that aim to put more books into the hands of students and their families. Charlie Vogt, a member of Boy Scouts Troop #126 and a senior at Chautauqua Lake Central School, ...

JPS receives NYSSBA “Champions Of Change” for afterschool programs

Jamestown Public Schools was awarded a “Champions of Change” Award from the New York State School Boards Association for its “Lights on Afterschool” celebration on Oct. 23. NYSSBA’s Champions of Change Recognition program highlights the many district and BOCES programs and ...

Summer in full swing for lake groups

Those interested in learning more about the Chautauqua Lake Partnership’s research project on Chautauqua Lake this summer can do so in a couple of weeks. The CLP’s annual rally will be held on Saturday, June 27, at The Village Casino starting at 9 a.m. Speakers will be Glenn Sullivan ...

JHS Seniors show civic readiness projects at Jackson Center

Over 20 Jamestown High School seniors demonstrated a commitment to civic engagement during a public presentation at the Robert H. Jackson Center on May 28. The event was the second annual culminating experience for seniors who have been working to obtain New York State Seal of Civic ...

Optimist Club holds oratorical contest

Ten students from Jamestown and Frewsburg high schools took the podium at the Jamestown Boys and Girls Club to compete in the Jamestown Optimist Club’s annual speech competition addressing this year's title "The moment I Realized I Belonged-My Definition of Community.” The event ...