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Words Of Wisdom: JHS Holds 13th Annual Poetry Out Loud Competition

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 ...

JPS Hires New Jefferson Assistant Principal

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 ...

USDA confirms layoffs coming to ANF

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 ...

Sex Offender With City Ties Jailed In PA

WARREN, PA — A Warren man has been jailed on $50,000 bail after allegedly failing to update his address as required under Megan’s Law. Joshua Lee Glover, 44, was arrested on February 19 by Pennsylvania State Police after authorities followed up on a Megan’s Law tip indicating he was ...

CDBG Money Available To Help Falconer Homeowners

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 ...

Public Defender’s Office seeks to expand footprint in Dunkirk

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 ...