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JPS Adopts 2026-27 Spending Plan

The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education Tuesday adopted its 2026-27 budget. According to Brittnay Spry, JPS assistant superintendent of finance and operations, the budget totals $120,898,274, and there is no tax increase. At a March 10 budget workshop, Spry said the revenue ...

Chautauqua’s Got Talent Gains Momentum In Week 2

The competition continues to build momentum as Chautauqua’s Got Talent completed its second round Monday, delivering another evening of standout performances and difficult decisions. With the field already narrowed after opening night, contestants returned to The Spire Theater (317 E. ...

Chautauqua Institution Names New President

CHAUTAUQUA - The Chautauqua Institution has named Mark Coolidge Johnson as the institution’s 19th president. A Senior Foreign Service Officer, attorney and third-generation Chautauquan, Johnson brings more than 30 years of diplomatic service and large-scale operational leadership to the ...

Lakewood VB Hears Comments On Budget

LAKEWOOD - Only two residents at a public hearing Monday commented on the proposed 2026-27 Lakewood budget. In March, Mayor Randy Holcomb said the proposed $5,822,633 spending plan is considered an “all-in” budget. The mayor noted that estimated revenues are $3,021,838 and the tax levy ...

Panama Central To Host Annual Prom Dress Giveaway Saturday, Sunday

PANAMA — It is that time of the year with prom and other dance related events are on tap, and Panama Central School is set to host their Prom Dress Giveaway event again this weekend. The event is put on by Panama’s National Honor Society and will be held at the school on Saturday from ...