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GA Family Services, staff clean up Foote Avenue Viaduct

For the 13th year, GA Family Services Accountability & Responsibility/Social Emotional Learning Program students helped to clean up from winter storms by beautifying the Foote Avenue viaduct. With a few ways to tackle the mess left from winter debris and vandalism, the A&R/SEL program ...

Mom sues PVCS over alleged abuse of children

A mother is trying to sue Pine Valley School District over alleged abuse of her two children that she says contained racist and sexual overtones over a period of seven years. The OBSERVER sought comment from the Pine Valley school district on the case, but its phone call was not returned by press time Friday. Robert Connor of McGivney, Kluger, Clark & Intocca PC of Syracuse is representing the school district in the lawsuit. A legal response has not been filed as of June 17. The woman is seeking $5.5 million in damages. Her lawyers filed a petition to serve a late notice of ...

JHS announces Students of the Year

Jamestown High School officials recently announced the school’s Students of the Year. They are: Drew Beebe, ninth grade and the son of Jessica and Adam Beebe. Drew is a part of the Art Club and the Broadcast Communications Club. In his spare time, he likes to make videos and art. After ...

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JHS Class OF 1971 To Host Reunion July 2 The Jamestown High School Class of 1971 will celebrate its 55th anniversary at the Moon Brook Country Club on Thursday, July 2. The evening will include a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres at 5:30 p.m., DJ music from 6 until 10 p.m., and a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. Those attending should respond to the invitation sent in the mail as soon as possible. Southwestern Class Of 1981 To Host Reunion July 4 Members of the Southwestern Central School Class of 1981 will host a reunion at the YWCA Lake Lodge on Chautauqua Lake in Lakewood on Saturday, ...

JPS districtwide read inspires donation drive

A community service project connected to Jamestown Public Schools' One District, One Book initiative has resulted in hundreds of donated items that will support children and families across Chautauqua County. As part of this year's districtwide reading of James and the Giant Peach, ...