A parent is suing the Jamestown Public Schools District for allegedly being negligent in protecting its students from bullying. Tammy Hagga, who is the parent of J.H., alleges that her daughter was “bullied, harassed, discriminated against, and … [Read more...]
Registration Open For Third Annual Gardening Symposium
Registration is now open for the Third Annual Gardening Symposium. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardener Program is hosting the symposium from 8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Saturday, May 3, at Jamestown Community … [Read more...]
Proposed Jamestown School Budget Has No Tax Increase, Hires 14 Teachers
The proposed 2025-26 Jamestown Public Schools District budget has no tax increase and the addition of 14 teachers. The Jamestown School Board heard the details of the preliminary budget from District Assistant Superintendent for Finance & … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Working To Attract Student Teachers
The Jamestown Public Schools district is hoping a new transportation program will help bring student teachers to the district. The Jamestown School Board recently approved the use of a district school bus to transport student teachers from SUNY … [Read more...]
Councilmembers Urge Public To Use ‘Common Sense’ When It Comes to Snow Covered Sidewalks
Jamestown City Council members are urging the public to use “common sense” when it comes to deciding whether to walk on the sidewalks or streets during the winter. Councilmember Bill Reynolds comments were spurred by an editorial in the … [Read more...]
City, School District Discuss Guardrail Options For Persell Middle School
Costs to put a guardrail up by Persell Middle School could now be $27,000 to $30,000. City Council Public Safety Chair Jeff Russell shared that update at Council’s work session Monday night. He said Mayor Kim Ecklund and Acting Public Works … [Read more...]
JCC Launching Construction Technology Program With Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier
Jamestown Community College is planning to launch a Construction Technology program in collaboration with The Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier and grant funding from the City of Jamestown. The program is scheduled to run March 10 through … [Read more...]
Local Immigrant Programs Grappling With Changes at Federal Level
A local program to help refugee and asylum seekers who have moved to Jamestown is grappling with changes to immigration protocol in recent weeks. Buffalo-based Journey’s End, which has an office in Jamestown, announced on January 30 that is is … [Read more...]
Immigration Enforcement Agents Are Actively Carrying Out Targeted Deportations in WNY
Immigration enforcement agents are in Western New York, including Chautauqua County, carrying out targeted deportations. Congressman Nick Langworthy held a press briefing after meeting with ICE officials (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) … [Read more...]
JPS Superintendent Wants Guardrail Reinstalled Near Persell Middle School
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent agrees that a guardrail should be reinstalled near Persell Middle School. Dr. Kevin Whitaker said he's willing to do whatever necessary for the safety of children, "I 100% believe there should be guardrails, … [Read more...]
