The YMCA of Jamestown has a new Vice President of Operations following the retirement of their long-time Executive Director Mark Eckendorf. … [Read more...]
Superintendent and Staff Report a Successful First Year for Jamestown’s Summer LEAP Program
JAMESTOWN - A new summer education program in Jamestown designed to help local students fall victim to the "summer slide" is apparently working. On Tuesday night the Jamestown School Board met and got an update on the district's Summer LEAP … [Read more...]
Eckendorf to Retire as YMCA of Jamestown Executive Director
JAMESTOWN - The YMCA of Jamestown is searching for a new executive director. The Post-Journal is reporting that the Y's long-time chief executive officer Mark Eckendorf has announced his retirement, which will take place on June 1. Eckendorf … [Read more...]
City Summer Playground Program Begins Monday, June 27
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown has announced another season of the Summer Playground Program. This year will include a free lunch program provided at each site by the Jamestown YMCA in conjunction with the St. Susan Center. The five playground … [Read more...]
YMCA Holds Community Meeting to Address Termination of Eastside Y Manager
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown YMCA held a community meeting Thursday night at the Eastside Family YMCA. The meeting was reportedly conducted by YMCA executive director Mark Eckendorf and was held in response to the firing of former Eastside Y manager Max … [Read more...]
YMCA Removes Martin as Eastside Family YMCA Manager
JAMESTOWN - The head of the Eastside Family YMCA has been fired. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Thursday that Max Martin was fired as manager of the Eastside Y, a position he’s held since 2011. The termination came after the Post-Journal … [Read more...]
Lack of Funding Jeopardizes Future of Eastside YMCA
JAMESTOWN - The Eastside Family YMCA – which provides after school programming for dozens of Hispanic children and youth in the area – is in danger of closing its doors. That’s according to a report in Wednesday’s Jamestown Post-Journal, which … [Read more...]
Annual Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade is Friday Night
JAMESTOWN - It appears the weather is going to be perfect for a parade… or at least as perfect as it can get in December. Thousands of people are expected to be in downtown Jamestown tonight for the annual Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, with … [Read more...]
‘Tinseltown Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration’ is Friday, Dec. 4 in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has announced the theme for this year’s downtown Jamestown holiday parade. The Tinseltown Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration, presented by The Resource Center, will feature pre-parade musical … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Opportunities, Jamestown YMCA Receive Funding for After School Programming
ALBANY - Two agencies which help to administer youth services in Chautauqua County will be sharing more than $165,000 in state funding. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced a total of $10.9 million in new grants will go to 68 Advantage … [Read more...]