Regional Horse Presenters competed for a chance to advance to State Competition JAMESTOWN, NY -- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Horse Program annually offers a Public Presentation contest known as Horse Communications. Youth participants prepare speeches, demonstrations, team presentations, videos, or perform ... Read More

FALCONER, NY -- Kayla Johnson and Sara Spencer, sophomores from Falconer Central School, recently participated in the STAR Events Program at the New York State Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Meeting, March 29 to March 31, at the Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center, Callicoon, NY. STAR Events (Students Taking Action for ... Read More

WESTFIELD, NY -- The Cheer Starz Organization competing in Sandusky Ohio brought home National Titles competing against some the best teams in the Midwest. The Xtreme Spirit Grand National Championship was a two-day event featuring over 200 teams requiring each team to perform twice over the two days. The INFERNO Open Level 6 team put on ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — The YMCA is pleased to announce its 24th year of the Battle of the Businesses this September. The event, hosted by the Jamestown Area YMCA, is under the direction of Tom Anderson, Lakewood YMCA branch manager. The weeklong competition will take place September 10-17 and is open to all area ... Read More

FREDONIA, N.Y. — "Fredonia for St. Jude," an S.A. group which raises money for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, took first place in a national video competition showcasing the group's fund raising efforts on campus. As a result, the group will be rewarded with 10 new Apple iMacs for use on campus, some of which will be made available ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY — The SUNY Fredonia Department of Mathematical Sciences will host over 200 students for the 11th Annual High School Math/Science Challenge on Friday, May 20. Events will take place in various locations around campus during the morning with teams of students from high schools across Western New York. Students ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) invites the public to visit his website to view an online gallery of the over 40 student submissions for the congressional art competition and vote for their favorite piece. Western New Yorkers will have until May 6th to view the online gallery at: ... Read More

Winners receive scholarships, trip to national finals at Ford Motor Co. Headquarters. FREDONIA, NY — Two high school automotive students from the Phillip J. LoGuidice Education Center will travel to Morrisville State College on May 11-12 to participate in the state finals of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition. Jake Alonge of Westfield ... Read More

JAMESTOWN — Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Program members competed in the District Dairy Quiz Bowl Competition on Saturday, March 12. The 4-H Dairy Bowl’s primary objective is to provide an opportunity for youth enrolled in a 4-H Dairy Project to demonstrate their knowledge of dairy-related subject matter in a competitive ... Read More

The Cheer Starz All Star Cheerleading Organization held its 8th annual Fire & Ice Cheer & Dance Championships at the Dunkirk High School. The event featured over 60 Cheer and Dance Teams from the Western NY & PA area. The organization would like to sincerely thank the administration at the school as well as its custodial staff for for ... Read More