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JCC Seeks Registration For AOS Degree

Jamestown Community College is seeking to register a new two-year degree with New York State Education officials. JCC Vice President of Academic Affairs Jessica Kubiak told trustees Tuesday that the proposed degree of Associate of Occupational Studies in Advanced Manufacturing and Machining ...

Control board for city backed in poll

Increased pressure for a control board to oversee the city of Dunkirk finances is now connected to a new survey that was announced Thursday morning by state Sen. George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor for action to restore fiscal discipline and public trust. Conducted earlier this ...

Falconer Teacher Resigns After Striking Student

FALCONER – A Falconer social studies teacher and former athletic director has submitted a resignation after allegations that he physically struck a sixth grade student. Following an investigation from the school, the decision was made that charges will not be pressed at the request of the ...

JPS Board Hears Library Presentation

The James Prendergast Library is seeking to increase its funding by $70,000 annually. The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education heard Tuesday a presentation by Library Executive Director Tress Williams. Wiliams noted that currently, the library receives $350,000 in taxpayer support that ...

Attack at Brocton facility injures two

BROCTON — A civilian counselor and correction officer were injured in what is being called “a brutal attack” by a 34-year-old inmate serving a seven-year sentence for drug possession in Lakeview Correctional Facility. The incident occurred Monday inside a classroom and escalated ...