The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education recently approved the appointment of Nicole Marino as assistant principal of Jefferson Middle School. “We are excited to welcome Mrs. Marino to Jefferson Middle School,” said Tina Sandstrom, assistant superintendent for instruction and ...

Seventeen Jamestown High School students put their memorization and public speaking skills to the test, choosing to compete in the school’s 13th annual Poetry Out Loud competition in December. JHS junior Allison MacCallum finished in first place, reciting the poem “American Smooth” by ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed a series of layoffs affecting probationary, non-firefighting employees within the Forest Service, including positions in Allegheny National Forest. The move is part of a broader effort to streamline government operations and reduce ...

The Chautauqua County Public Defender’s Office is looking to expand its footprint in the city of Dunkirk. The Public Defender’s Office currently leases 775 square feet at City Hall, located at 342 Central Ave. They would like to nearly double that amount. A lease amendment was passed ...

FALCONER - The village of Falconer has grant money available to help low- and moderate-income homeowners make home repairs. The Community Development Block Grant funds were awarded through the state Office of Community Renewal to assist nine homeowners living in the village. Money can be ...

Training seems to be the name of the game for the city council voting session Monday night. On the agenda, three separate resolutions are focused on trainings of either a city police officer or fire department battalion chief. Battalion Fire Chiefs Ryan Roush and Shawn Shilling are asking ...