FREWSBURG - For Landon Frederes, civics is not just about politics. “It is about servicing your community and being the best community member that you can be,” Frederes said. Frederes, a junior at the Frewsburg middle/high school, participated in an iCivics Youth Fellowship, and gave ...
Issues largely out of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ control are among the risks the utility continues to manage. On an annual basis, the BPU reviews its risk management program for all divisions. That program was recently presented to the board for 2026 by Brad Bentley, BPU energy and gas resources manager. “We do have a risk management plan,” Bentley said. “It’s effective, been effective, continues to be effective at managing our risk.” Having a risk management plan is required for the BPU to continue to be a part of the New York Independent System Operator ...
Cody Whitton, Southwestern Elementary School library media specialist, has been named the recipient of the Regional School Library Award for Excellence, recognizing his work in both his school library and the broader Southwestern community. The award was presented during the School Library ...
Jamestown High School recently welcomed 38 new inductees into its Kappa Alpha Tau Chapter of the National Honor Society during its annual induction ceremony. The event, held at Jefferson Middle School, featured the JHS tradition of teachers introducing each candidate, the lighting of the ...
He was humbled when he heard the news. At Wednesday’s Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education meeting, President Paul Abbott learned he received a prestigious New York State School Boards Association Award - a Board Lifetime Achievement status. According to Christine Schnars, JPS board ...
The city of Jamestown and the Jamestown Veterans Commission are recognizing three Civil War Medal of Honor recipients interred at Lake View Cemetery. Their service reflects actions performed at the highest recognized level of military distinction in the United States Armed Forces. The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest military award, presented only for acts of conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. The individuals honored here executed decisive actions in active combat environments where outcomes were uncertain and risks ...
