JAMESTOWN, NY -- Jamestown Community College and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania have formalized a transfer articulation agreement regarding two of Edinboro’s arts degree programs. The agreement focuses on the transfer of JCC credits into Edinboro’s bachelor’s degree programs in applied media arts and studio arts. JCC ... Read More

Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Course Complete JAMESTOWN, NY – Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Program conducted their annual Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Certification Course for area youth age 14 and older. Sessions included both classroom-style lessons and hands-on opportunities for all participants. ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- The Master Gardener program of Chautauqua County, offered through Cornell Cooperative Extension, is happy to announce that they will once again be offering the Master Gardener Core Training and are seeking their fourth class of participants. The Master Gardeners will be holding two informational meetings about the program and how ... 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

Students in the 2011 Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Certification class had the opportunity to investigate, ask questions, and learn more about various equipment and implements at the Hewes BOCES Center Conservation Division. (Submitted photo) Tractor Safety Certification class to be held in ... Read More

SHERMAN, NY -- Sherman Central School recently released their 2012 Students of the Third Quarter. Senior Jordan Boland and junior Bridget Yaw were both honored.   Jordan Boland (Submitted photo) Jordan Boland is our senior high Student of the Quarter. Jordan is the son of Randy and Dana Boland. Math ... Read More

FREDONIA – The award-winning documentary “American Teacher” is the next featured film in the Cinema Series at the Fredonia Opera House. It will be screened for one night only on Tuesday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. Immediately after the screening, a panel of area educators will engage in discussion with audience members. Weaving interviews of ... Read More

Cosponsors Legislation to Prevent Dramatic Stafford Loan Interest Rate Increase JAMESTOWN, NY -- Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced that he has joined as a cosponsor of H.R. 3826, which would extend the reduced interest rate for subsidized Stafford student loans. A previously legislated cut to these interest rates is set to expire ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY – The Sheldon Foundation has awarded the Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (WIB) in conjunction with Chautauqua County Health Network (CCHN) a grant to support building a healthcare talent pipeline for the local region. In addition to working with local school districts to create awareness of healthcare careers at the high school ... Read More

ANGOLA, NY -- Following a routine review by the New York State Education Department, State Education Commissioner John King has informed the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services that the present configuration of the Supervisory District and the Board of Cooperative Educational Services ... Read More