Jamestown Public Schools is recognizing Administrator Jessie Joy as she retires after more than 30 years in the district. Joy, who was the Executive Director of Information and Student Services, has retired effective August 12, 2026 after 33 … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Lease Agreement To Relocate South County Departments To Former Lynn Building
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a lease agreement authorizing Chautauqua County Government to relocate its South County operations to the Lynn Building in downtown Jamestown. The 10-year lease agreement with 310-322 East Third … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Mourning The Loss Of Tony Dolce
The Jamestown Public Schools family is mourning the loss of Tony Dolce, a longtime Jamestown High School teacher, coach, musician, and student organization advisor. Beloved by students and colleagues during his nearly four decades of affiliation … [Read more...]
Long Time Jamestown City Council Member Tony Dolce Has Died
Long time City Council member Tony Dolce has died. Dolce died overnight Friday into Saturday. He had served on Jamestown City Council for more than 30 years, recently serving as Council President from 2020 to 2025. Dolce currently was chairing … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves $260,000 To Remedy Issues Found In JHS Kitchen Construction Project
The Jamestown School Board has approved a $260,000 construction change order after sanitary line and floor condition issues were found during the Jamestown High School kitchen construction project. Young and Wright Architectural’s Richard Krouse … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Welcomes Ex-Officio Members Olivia Anderson, Alyvia Remington
The Jamestown School Board has welcomed two new ex-officio members. Jamestown High School seniors Olivia Anderson and Alyvia Remington will serve as student members of the board of education during the 2026-27 school year. The students’ … [Read more...]
JHS Alumnus Stephen Carlson To Deliver Commencement Address
Jamestown High School alumnus Stephen Carlson will deliver the keynote address at Commencement on Thursday, June 25, at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. A former New York State champion, Ivy League standout, and National Football League … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Breaks Ground On $123 Million Capital Improvements Project
Jamestown Public Schools has broke ground on Phase A of the district’s $123 million Capital Improvements Project. District taxpayers approved the project in December 2023. The project marks another summer of construction across several … [Read more...]
JHS Musical Wins Gold At Shea’s Wonder Awards
Jamestown High School’s production of The Pirates of Penzance struck gold Saturday evening at the Shea's Wonder Awards at Shea's Performing Arts Center, “sailing away” as the top high school musical theater production in Western New York while … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School’s New Cafeteria Is Officially Open
Jamestown High School’s new cafeteria has been officially opened. The cafeteria underwent a complete remodel as part of the multi-year capital project at the high school. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker joked during … [Read more...]
