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Jamestown Public Schools Mourning The Loss Of Tony Dolce

July 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Battle of the Classes, Chris Maggio, Jamestown High School, Jamestown High School A Cappella Choir, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, Tony Dolce, Washington Middle School

Funeral Arrangements Announced For Tony Dolce

July 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Jamestown City Council member Tony Dolce. Dolce died unexpectedly Saturday, July 18 in his home. Prior to his retirement in 2024, he was employed by the Jamestown Public Schools District as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amelia Dolce, Anne Dolce, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Christian Dolce, Holy Apostles Parish, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, SS Peter and Paul Church, SS Peter and Paul Church Choir, Tony Dolce

Buffalo Bills Employees Speak To Jamestown Public Schools Students

July 10, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Buffalo Bills employees Nick Lacy and Chris Brown shared with Jamestown Public Schools students how they built careers that demonstrate the many paths to success in professional sports. Lacy, an assistant strength and conditioning coach with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Bills, Chris Brown, Jamestown Public Schools, My Brother’s Keeper Challenge grant, Nick Lacy

New Teachers, Student Teachers Hired By Jamestown Public Schools To Get Sign-On Bonus

July 9, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved sign-on bonuses for student teachers who get hired by the district. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there are now sign-on bonuses for new teachers as well, especially those who fill openings in high … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, sign on bonus

Law Firm Representing School Districts In Small Cities Lawsuit To Present To Jamestown School Board

July 9, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved having the law firm representing districts that are part of the Small Cities Lawsuit against New York State present to the board in October. Biggerstaff law offices will give an update as to where the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Biggerstaff law offices, Carmela Proctor, Christine Schnars, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Joe Pawelski, John Panebianco, Kevin Whitaker, Maisto v. New York, New York 3rd Appellate Division, Paul Abbott, Small Cities Lawsuit

Jamestown Public Schools Recognizes Arrick Davis With Inaugural Pillar Of The Year Award

July 1, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools has honored longtime employee and coach Arrick Davis with its inaugural Pillar of the Year Award. Davis, who serves as the Home/School Coordinator for Jamestown High School's Fashano Technical Academy, was selected as the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allyson Smith, Arrick Davis, Fashano Technical Academy, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, National School Public Relations Association, Pillars of JPS program, Tom Langworthy

Jamestown Public Schools’ ‘Pillars of JPS,’ ‘100 Years Of Music’ Win Awards

June 18, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National School Public Relations Association has awarded a staff recognition program formed by Jamestown Public Schools and a documentary celebrating its music program as part of its annual National School Communication Awards. The “Pillars of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 100 Years Of Music, Brayton Lydell, Dennis Webster, Jamestown Public Schools, National School Communication Awards, National School Public Relations Association, New York School Public Relations Association, Pillars of JPS

JCC Receives $200,000 Grant To Expand Construction Workforce Training Program

June 11, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College has received a $200,000 grant to support and expand the college’s Construction Technology workforce training program over the next three years. The funding from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation will help the college … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan Act, Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier Inc., City of Jamestown, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Public Schools, JCC Workforce Development, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation

Jamestown Public Schools Breaks Ground On $123 Million Capital Improvements Project

June 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Street Bus Garage, Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools, Jefferson Middle School, Lincoln Elementary School, Martin Road Athletic Complex, Persell Middle School, Washington Middle School

Jamestown School Board President Paul Abbott Receives State Recognition

May 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown School Board President Paul Abbott has been recognized by the New York State School Boards Association. Fellow Board Member and New York State School Boards Association President Christine Schnars presented Abbott with the Board Lifetime … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schnars, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, New York State School Boards Association, Paul Abbott

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