“I can do hard things.” “I will keep trying.” Those are some of the words kindergarten teacher Melissa Gormley hears during small-group learning time at Fletcher Elementary School. Around her classroom, children practice skills, ask one another for help, and discover what they ...
For Angel Phanco, it can be a child’s proud declaration: “I did it!” For Sarah Mudge, it can be a former student returning for a visit and a hug — or becoming a colleague. These moments help illustrate the lasting impact of paraprofessionals at Fletcher Elementary School, where their work supports students throughout the school day. As Fletcher Principal Amanda Sischo noted, “Our building could not run without the dedication of our paraprofessionals.” “From welcoming students at drop-off to supporting classroom learning and keeping our cafeteria safe and welcoming, ...
EMUS POINT - Bemus Point Village Board members are eyeing improvements to Sunset Park in the village. The Larson Design Group has developed a new master plan for the park, which the board unanimously accepted during a recent meeting. The approval doesn’t commit the village to take any ...
CLYMER — The Clymer Town Board was presented with a tentative 2027 budget recently with a roughly 5.5% tax increase proposed. The total budget increase is about $30,840. Town budget officer, Riley Enlow, presented the budget to the town board, saying that overall the tax levy increase ...
Budget season has returned for the city of Jamestown, and recently city comptroller Erika Thomas presented the highlights of both her department’s budget and the overall 2027 budget to city council. Beginning with the overall budget, Thomas highlighted sales tax quarterly reports, other ...
Chautauqua County’s two cities remain pressure cookers for administrators who have to account for the big bucks. Within the past two weeks, both mayors announced spending plans that include tax increases that their councils will likely try to whittle down. In Jamestown, the budget totals ...
