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JCC notes enrollment increase for spring

Enrollment at SUNY Jamestown Community College continues to climb this spring semester. Total headcount rose in spring 2026 by 5.6 percent over spring 2025. College leaders reported that 1,912 students enrolled for the spring semester, 60 percent of which are enrolled full-time and 40 percent part-time. “The continued enrollment increases since the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates the confidence students and families have in JCC and the value of a community college education,” said Daniel DeMarte, JCC president. “We are seeing steady interest from both recent high school ...

Philomel Club seeks scholarship applications

The Philomel Club of Warren is accepting applications for its annual scholarships for students in fourth grade and older who are studying with a private music instructor. Scholarships are also available for students pursuing continuing education in music beyond high school or special community projects that meet Philomel goals. Letters of application should include general information about the applicant (name, address, phone number, age/year in school), instrument(s) played, musical goals and accomplishments, how the scholarship will help them, and their private instructor's name, ...

Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications

The Community Foundation of Warren County is accepting online scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year. All Warren County graduating high school seniors are encouraged to apply. Visit cfowc.org and click on the "Apply for Scholarship" tab to start an application. All applications must be completed by March 15. The Community Foundation of Warren County administers more than 50 different scholarships, and students can apply for all of them by completing one application. Eligibility is based on a broad range of criteria including financial need, academic achievement, ...

Non English speakers drive need for additional teacher

The Warren County School District needs to hire another special education teacher as the number of students in English as a Second Language courses increases. Dr. Patricia Hawley-Mead, district director of pupil services, said the needs are expected to grow from the current 18 students in ...

High school students explore professions within hospital walls

When people think of the professions at a hospital, there are a few that immediately come to mind. Doctors and nurses are two of the more well-known job titles. However, a hospital takes more than the doctors and nurses to function. This is something Warren General Hospital wanted to stress ...

Udder Club names officers, starts year

The Udder Club 4-H group held their monthly meeting last month, bringing together members for a day of learning, teamwork, and fun. The meeting began with the election of new officers, giving members the chance to take on leadership roles for the year: — President Miranda Gates — Vice ...