Jamestown Community College students, faculty, and staff, along with members of the community gathered on the Jamestown Campus on Thursday afternoon for an Arbor Day tree planting ceremony and to celebrate JCC’s 17th consecutive Tree Campus USA designation in 2026. Seven trees were planted ...

Chautauqua County is receiving a share of $2 million of state funding for water quality projects. Richard A. Ball, state agriculture commissioner, recently announced the funding to county Soil and Water Conservation Districts across the state through the Ecosystem Based Management – Stream ...

Two opportunities remain this spring to observe the amazing process of banding birds to discover details about their behaviors. Weather permitting, those interested can join ornithologists at Audubon Community Nature Center any time from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, May 9 and 16, to watch how the ...

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be stranded on a tropical island, just ask any student from Ripley Central School, and they will tell you. The entire school, from pre-K to Grade 6, as well as faculty members were given copies of the book “Nim's Island” by Wendy Orr, who ...

At their meeting this month, Westfield Academy and Central School Board of Education members approved a resolution to be placed before voters on May 19, regarding a proposed budget of $21,359,328 for the 2026-27 school year. The budget includes a total tax levy increase of 10.12%. However, ...

Jamestown Community College has named student speakers for its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies. Alexandria Goodyear will address fellow graduates during the Cattaraugus County Campus ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, in the Olean YMCA, and Miguel Cocerez will speak during the Jamestown ...