SHERMAN — Sherman Central School Board of Education members received a presentation on the newly-formed Sherman chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society and heard a performance by two of its inductees at their meeting on Oct. 20. Chelsea Karim, Sherman band teacher, told board members ...

Budget presentations to the Jamestown City Council have continued in conjunction with the council’s work on the 2026 city budget, set to be approved by the end of the month. The council heard from a few more departments during their Monday meeting, including from the Information Technology ...

With under three weeks until Election Day, high-ranking Chautauqua County officials joined in on the blame game. It was not aimed at campaign opponents, but a much larger entity: New York state. Almost giddy, the dignitaries pointed out a recently released report by the Public Policy Institute ...

CASSADAGA — After months of research, the Cassadaga Fire Department presented a proposal to the Village Board for the purchase of a new ambulance. Tim Cobb explained the proposal in detail to the Village Board at its latest meeting. The Department asked for $30,000 of village funds to be ...

FALCONER – The Ellicott Town Board has approved its 2026 budget with slight tax increases for residents. The town took a vote to approve the final budget for 2026 at the most recent town board meeting on Nov. 3. The town is responsible for collecting taxes for the villages of Falconer and ...

Afterschool program sites across Jamestown Public Schools celebrated the importance of safe, engaging spaces for students beyond the school day as part of the nationwide “Lights on Afterschool” celebration on Oct. 23. “’Lights On Afterschool’ is a wonderful opportunity to shine a ...