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...]
Jamestown Public Schools’ Software Involved In Cybersecurity Incident
Jamestown Public Schools announced they were informed of a cybersecurity incident involving software used by the district. PowerSchool informed the district on January 7 that they experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access … [Read more...]
City Council Members Calling For Guide Rail To Be Replaced By Persell Middle School
Jamestown City Council members are calling for a guiderail to be reinstalled at an intersection near Persell Middle School. The guiderail was removed when the intersection of Baker Street and Hazeltine Avenue was reconfigured in 2024. Public … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Math Textbook Presentation – December 12, 2024
Jamestown Public Schools are in the process of choosing a new math curriculum. We hear the presentation from teachers and administration to the Jamestown School Board on December 3, 2024 here. … [Read more...]
JPS Teachers Are Piloting Two New Math Books
The Jamestown Public School District is currently piloting two new math curriculum programs. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction & School Improvement Tina Sandstrom said this began in December 2023 with the creation of a steering … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announce Inclement Weather Procedures
Jamestown Public Schools has announced procedures for school closures and delays when it comes to inclement weather. Delays or closures will be announced on area radio and television stations, as well as posted to the district's Facebook page and … [Read more...]
