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Fiscal troubles at both Chautauqua County State University of New York campuses have been well documented over the years. Both locations at Fredonia and Jamestown Community College have grappled with

Newsday. April 25, 2022. Editorial: NYS appeals court must void election maps The state Court of Appeals on Tuesday takes up the crucial case on redistricting,...

jwhittaker@post-journal.com PANAMA — Changes in state guidance on social distancing in classrooms won’t change Panama Central School’s plan for the final 10 weeks of the school year. Bert Lictus, district superintendent, told board members the state’s recent adoption of Centers for Disease Control guidance cutting social distancing from 6 feet to 3 feet doesn’t mean much for Western New York schools because the region is still considered a high COVID-19 transmission area. While other...

John Whittaker PANAMA — Panama Central School taxpayers won’t see an increase in their school taxes in the coming year. School board members approved a $12.9 million budget last week that increases spending by about $29,000, or .23% from the 2020-21 budget. The proposed budget uses $694,000 from the district’s fund balance, a decrease of $100,000 from the 2020-21 budget, while the tax levy of $3,464,980 is unchanged. A public hearing on the budget will be held May 10 before the regular s...