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Intermediate school students of month

Dunkirk Intermediate School announced its January Students of the Month. The overall student of the month was Alivia Robinson. Others include: Mateo Serrano, Aliyah Collins, Aiden Finch, Elizabeth White, Lincoln Eichelberger, Ellis Liddick, Naiara Santana Flores, Peyton Jagoda, Anastasha ...

JCC announces dean’s list for fall

The following SUNY Jamestown Community College students were named to the full-time dean’s list for academic excellence for the Fall 2025 semester. To qualify, students earned a GPA of 3.50 or higher while completing at least 12 degree hours. Bangor, United Kingdom: Sam Little Brocton: Amanda Taddio, Ryan Taddio Cape Town, South Africa: Nicole Berry Cassadaga: Mishaida Jeudy, Jessica Talom, Kristin Wise, Paige Zybert Cattaraugus: Bailey Cannon, Madison Harvey, Danielle West Clonmel, Ireland: Shane Bennett Conewango Valley: Jenna Bolio Dunkirk: Ellijah Boerst, Sadie ...

WACS announces high school honor, merit rolls

WESTFIELD — Westfield Academy & Central School has announced its honor and merit rolls for the second marking period at the high school. MERIT ROLL: Students earning an average of 85.00-89.499% are awarded recognition by having their names placed on the Merit Roll. Ninth Grade: Pacen Atkins, Garrett Black, Addison Close, Milyn Cooney, Nevaeh Dulmus, Owen Ramm, Isaiha Zerbey. Tenth Grade: Christopher Bowen, Madison Cettell, Addison Emery, Sara Kelwaski, Raegan Luce, Claire Schofield, Willa Seehausen, Caleb Stoughton, Reagan Weingart. Eleventh Grade: Tristan Backstrom, ...

Getting involved can help combat loneliness

Last month’s article on loneliness was OK, but I feel I didn’t give the readers everything they expected. So, in addition to last month’s, this month’s will put the cap on loneliness. As stated, “feeling lonely from time to time is a part of life.” However, for many seniors and older adults, loneliness is all too common. More than 50% struggle with it. When these feelings linger, they can contribute to anxiety and depression. Last month I left out talking to a therapist, which can help you make positive changes in your life. Someone asked me if I take my own advice, and ...

Bryophyta and no rolling stone

Observing natural movements, the growth of the Earth, and the ecosystems sustaining it has become a healing experience for me. The shift of stone and rock formations showcases not only the beauty of nature, but also the strength and power it holds in its ability to adapt. This resilience to ...

Affordable health care is a human right

Patients at Roswell Park Cancer Institute are offered financial counseling to help them figure out how they are going to pay for their care. I was blessed with excellent health insurance coverage so I declined the counseling. As the statements from Roswell and Highmark Blue Cross and Blue ...