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WACS budget proposal includes tax levy hike

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, only 1% is an increase for operational costs. The remaining 9.12% is to support the Capital Improvement Project, which voters approved in September 2024. WACS superintendent Ryan Sikorski noted that the Capital Improvement project will only result in an increase in the coming year. “This amount ...

JCC Announces Student Speakers For Graduation

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 ...

Judges Announced for 2026 Audubon Nature Photography Contest

The Audubon Community Nature Center has announced the judges for its 2026 Nature Photography Contest that will award a total of $1,600 in prizes. Judging this year’s competition are Sandra Rothenberg and Mark Evans. In addition to decades of experience in photography and multiple ...

Jackson Center To Host Battle Of Books Saturday

The Robert H. Jackson Center will host a trio of educational and community-focused events in May, including a Battle of the Books on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. Grade school educators have been invited to bring student teams to its Battle of the Books event. Teams of students in sixth through eighth grades from area school districts will demonstrate their knowledge of 12 pre-selected books they have read in preparation for the competition. The afternoon will feature competition, music, snacks and a celebration of reading and teamwork. Each registered team will receive a set of the ...

Arbor Day Celebrations Held In Mayville, Chautauqua

The Mayville Tree Advisory Committee recently held two Arbor Day celebrations – one for the village and one for the town of Chautauqua. On April 24, while at the Chautauqua Municipal Building, Town Supervisor Don Emhardt read the official proclamation, proclaiming that day Arbor Day in ...

Hazeltine Library Board Elects Officers

Hazeltine Public Library trustees met recently to elect officers and set their annual budget and agenda. Officers pictured, from top to bottom, are Christine Frankson, vice chair, Deb Siggins, secretary, Kim Butler, chair, Judy Haller, treasurer and Jennifer Parkinson, trustee. Members meet ...