allegany county community
Wellsville resident, a JCC Nursing student, earns SUNY’s highest award
An aspiring registered nurse, a native of Wellsville, is one of two SUNY Jamestown Community College students to receive the SUNY
Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.
Abigail Hill, representing JCC’s Cattaraugus County Campus, is set to graduate this month. Since joining the Nursing program, the Olean resident has consistently made the dean’s list and was inducted into the college’s Phi Theta Kappa honor society chapter in September 2023.
She is joined in receiving the award by JCC’s Ayomideji Israel-Akinbo, a native Nigerian and resident of
South Africa who will graduate this month with an A.S. in Engineering Science from the Jamestown campus.
They, along with some 200 students across the State University of New York system, were recognized earlier this week during a ceremony at the Hart Theatre in the Egg in Albany.
The award — the highest honor given to students by SUNY — acknowledges outstanding achievements and recognizes the integration of
“SUNY excellence into academics, leadership, diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, campus involvement, civics and service, research and development, or creative and performing arts.”
Since 2022, Hill has worked as a Health Center assistant on the Cattaraugus County Campus in Olean. In that role, she has been responsible for managing student health records, documenting immunizations, and maintaining accurate files. Hill has also assist-
ed with flu and COVID vaccination clinics and blood drives on campus.
Outside of school and work, Hill has volunteered at many JCC events, including commencement ceremonies, a free Remote Area Medical clinic and has often donned the Jayhawk mascot outfit to add spirit at campus gatherings.
“Abigail is dedicated to making a positive impact in healthcare and her local community,” said Crystal Rose-Williams, JCC’s student
experience interim vice president. “Through her employment with the Health Center and volunteer work she has built strong relationships with fellow students and staff. She strives to provide a positive and supportive environment for all and is committed to contributing to the continued success of the JCC community.”
After graduation, Hill plans to work at her local hospital and pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Chickens and baked potatoes in Wellsville
BY KATHRYN ROSS
WELLSVILLE — The docket for the village board meeting read more like a menu than an agenda with the passage of the chicken law and a conversation concerning baked potatoes.
The village board approved Law #4 2025 for the Keeping of Chickens Within the Village on April 28. The law goes into effect immediately and allows for the keeping of six chickens and no roosters. Applications of $25 are required and granted upon approval of the zoning officer. Permits can be revoked for public health and safety hazards such as odor perceptible beyond the property line, unsanitary conditions or chickens roaming at large.
The applicant also gives permission for the zoning officer to inspect the premises at any given time. Violations may result in revocation of the permit and fines costing anywhere from $50 to $250.
The new law restricts
the keeping of chickens to only residential areas, excluding apartment buildings and multifamily complexes.
Upon receiving an application the zoning officer will inform adjacent and nearby property owners and residents. Further requirements regarding the keeping
of chickens pertaining to their health and care and the requirements for enclosures and location are available at the village clerk’s office.
After approval of the law, Mayor Randy Shayler thanked everyone who helped with its drafting. The chicken controversy started in
November and required four public hearings before being resolved. The board tabled a request from Hailie Cantrell to serve baked potatoes to the community from a food truck as a request for a peddling and soliciting permit was held up on a technicality.
Board members said they wanted a little longer to investigate.
Cantrell’s application expressed that in addition to parking her food truck in such locations as Tractor Supply and Dollar General (with permission) she’d also like to park the truck in her South Broad Street yard and sell baked potatoes from there. The board questioned health regulations and requirements for the South Broad Street location
and decided to investigate those requirements before the next meeting on May 12. Parking was also the subject of an approved resolution to amend a local law from 2023 regulating parking in public places. The penalty section of the law was increased. Now, failure to pay the fine after 30 days will be sent to a debt collector. Failure to pay the fine could also result in vehicle registration suspension and arrest of the registered owner.
The board also approved sewer and water rate increases per the 2025-26 budget which was previously approved. The water rate increase is 3% with a
Abigail Hill File photo
The village of Wellsville finalized a local
Jones Memorial to celebrate Hospital Week May 11-17
WELLSVILLE — Jones Memorial Hospital is preparing for annual Hospital Week, which runs May 11-17 this year.
In partnership with the American Hospital Association, Hospital Week is a way to highlight hospitals, health systems and health care workers and the innovative ways they are supporting and connecting to the community.
being part of the recent UR Medicine Wilmot Cancer Institute NCI designation. Jones Memorial has two Wilmot locations in Wellsville and in Olean.
Last year, JMH highlighted its transformation and expansion project, while in 2025 the hospital is celebrating
Over the past 12 months, JMH has also welcomed several new medical staff and associates and opened new campuses in Hornell and Alfred, while also expanding the primary care footprint in Hornell. JMH has brought new technologies and expanded services to the region.
“We celebrate Hospital Week to recognize our medical staff and associates who have taken on unimaginable challenges and have risen to the occasion repeatedly. We believe it is essential that others see the impact that local hospitals have on our communities. We are proud and honored to serve this community.”
Following Hospital Week, JMH will honor its associates at the Employee Awards Dinner, which will take place on Wednesday, May 21. This special event recognizes associates who have reached service milestones of five years or more.
“This year, we are proud to recognize 44 associates, celebrating a combined total of 535 years of dedicated service,” JMH stated. “We look forward to celebrating their commitment and contributions to our organization.”
For more information about the hospital or services offered, please visit jones.urmc.edu or call (585) 593-1100.
Photo provided by Jones Memorial Hospital
Staff at Jones Memorial Hospital will celebrate Hospital Week May 11-17, while JMH will honor its associates with a dinner on May 21.
BELMONT — The public is invited to join in celebrating Older Americans by sharing a great meal while enjoying guest speakers or entertainment with your friends, family and peers.
During May 2025, the Office for the Aging will be honoring older adults across Allegany County by hosting May parties at each of the Office for the Aging’s Congregate Luncheon centers. Join any of the nine site May Parties.
When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to
meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing.
A meeting in April 1963 between President John F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens led to designating May as “Senior Citizens Month,” the prelude to “Older Americans Month.”
Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, particularly those who defended our country. Historically, every president since Kennedy has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs and other activities.
Locations, dates and times are as follows:
• Belmont — Belmont Legion, 29 Schuyler St., Thursday May 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Bolivar-Richburg — Richburg Fireman’s
Clubhouse, 143 Griffin St., Wednesday, May 21, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.
• Canaseraga — Canaseraga Fire Hall, Route 70, Thursday, May 22, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.
• Cuba — Arnold Community Center/ Fire Hall; 38 E. Main St., Thursday May 22, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Fillmore — Fillmore Fire Hall, Route 19,
Allegany County celebrates Older Americans Month
Thursday, May 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Wellsville — Grace United Church, 89 N. Main St., Thursday, May 22, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.
• Whitesville — Whitesville Fire Hall, 496 Main St., Wednesday May 21, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Call (585) 268-9390 to register for any May party you would like to attend.
home improvement
4 easy ways to give your garage workshop a spring refresh
(BPT) — Spring has sprung! Are you ready to start some spring projects? If you’re a DIY hobbyist, it’s time to give your workspace a spring cleaning.
During the winter, your garage workshop accumulates extra items, dust and debris that can make it impossible to do your best work. So, take advantage of the warmer weather and give your workshop a spring refresh with these four simple tips.
1. Clear out the garage
Dedicate the first warm weekend in spring to emptying your garage. That means removing everything that isn’t attached to the walls. This may require a lot of muscle and energy, but it will create a solid foundation for your garage spring cleaning.
Once you have everything out, take stock of your items. Sort them into piles like gardening
tools, power tools, lawn care appliances, etc.
Review each pile and identify what you want to keep, toss or donate. If you’re having trouble figuring out what to keep, think about how often you use an item. If you use them regularly or annually, put these tools aside so you can find space for them. Anything you don’t use or that’s broken should be donated or tossed.
2. Dust and clean surfaces, items and floors
Now that you have everything out of the garage, take time to dust surfaces and items and
clean the floors. Start high and work downward so the dust you remove from the shelves doesn’t land on a freshly cleaned countertop. Use a damp cloth to wipe down surfaces and equipment and follow up with a vacuum to get into corners.
Next, tackle the floors with a broom and mop. Sweep away dirt, debris and trash that may have accumulated during the winter. Once that’s done, lightly wet the floor with the hose and mop the excess water.
3. Organize your tools and equipment
Take in your cleaned garage and designate areas to store your various tools and equipment by category. This can help you think about creative storage solutions and optimal organization so you have more room for your woodworking projects.
Think about installing overhead, ceiling-mounted storage racks for camping gear, decorations and other bulky items. Consider adding or replacing cabinets for more storage
and organization. A great storage solution for organizing your tools and equipment is a storage cabinet like the Gladiator Premier Pre-Assembled 84” Tall Cabinet. Each cabinet features one fixed and three adjustable fullwidth shelves that can hold up to 400 pounds each, so you have plenty of room to store even your heaviest tools.
Another organizational feature to consider is a garage storage wall. Systems like the Gladiator®All-in-One Wall Kits help you cre-
ate the perfect organizational space to get gear off the floor, maximize space and make it easier for you to quickly find any item you need. The kits are customizable, so you can choose from a variety of hooks, baskets and bins that fit your storage needs.
4. Optimize lighting and power sources
Whether you’re working on big or small projects, it’s critical to have proper lighting and multiple power sources so you can work with your power tools safely and efficiently. Consider adding in wall accessories like a light bar or power strips.
Choose a light bar with adjustable lighting options so you can see every detail of your project. Light bars are great for providing under-cabinet lighting and lighting inside cabinets as well.
Don’t forget to keep multiple power strips on hand so you have the freedom to plug in several tools anywhere you need them. The ideal power strip will have a long, tangle-resistant cord and surge protection. Modern power strips may even offer USB-A and USB-C utility outlets. Does it seem like you never have enough
working surfaces for your projects? You can easily increase workspace by getting tools off your counters. Install a wall-mounted magnet bar or two (or three!) that are strong enough to hold up all the tools you use regularly.
wood and heavy-duty steel with the total mobility of four 360° swivel casters. Designed for easy maneuverability on uneven surfaces, each caster also locks fully in place to hold the workstation steady for projects requiring precision.
If you clear your counters and still don’t have enough room for your projects, think about purchasing a mobile workstation. A model like the Gladiator three-foot-wide mobile workstation combines the strength of hard-
Tackle your spring projects with ease and confidence. These four tips will help you create a clean and well-organized garage that you’ll look forward to working in.
CA BOCES lists Belmont honor rolls for 3rd quarter
BELMONT — Cat-
taraugus-Allegany
BOCES recently announced its Career and Technical Education High Honor and Honor rolls for the third quarter of the 2024–25 academic year from the CTE Center in Belmont.
HIGH HONOR ROLL
Animal Science – Jordyn Radomski, Cuba-Rushford; Dawson Faulkner, Wellsville; Alex Hatch, Fillmore.
Carpentry and Construction
Trades – Emma Bolzan, Friendship; Logan Estabrook, Belfast; Logan McDowell, Wellsville; Nathan Pentycofe, Wellsville; Adam Torrey, Bolivar-Richburg.
Collision Repair Technology –Karsen Barber, Cuba-Rushford; Logan Callahan, Genesee Valley; Damon Potter, Fillmore; Brockton Putman, Wellsville.
Cosmetology – Mattilyn McCumiskey, Fillmore; Reegan Perkins, Wellsville.
Criminal Justice – Kameron Baldwin, Wellsville; Jordan Boldt, Bolivar-Richburg; Bryce Davis, Genesee Valley; Emilee Dempsey, Cuba-Rushford; Nathaniel
Eveland, Andover; Lyla Fanton, Bolivar-Richburg; Gage Hartman, Fillmore; Avery Lamberson, Friendship; Michaela Lewis, Fillmore; Collin Perkins, Wellsville; Arianna Robinson, Andover; Morghyn Ross, Fillmore; Jade Sallazzo, Genesee Valley; Seanna Stocking, Genesee Valley; Elden Terhune, Andover; Jamie Lee Werner, Bolivar-Richburg; Derek Wood, Fillmore. Culinary Arts – Shayla Cowan, Wellsville; Shaelynn Eddy, Cuba-Rushford; Serenity Gadley, Friendship; Izabella Lindo, Belfast; Ayden Music, Bolivar-Richburg; Ty Potter, Wellsville; Isabella Sheridan, Wellsville; Alexander Stanton, Belfast; Kaitlin Troupe, Fillmore; Heavin Warner, Cuba-Rushford; Mackenzie Weinhauer, Wellsville; Destiny Wilkins, Friendship; Justine Willson, Genesee Valley; Mia Wyant, Wellsville. Early Childhood – Brooklyn Allard, Friendship; Faith Allard, Friendship; Natilee Baker, Wellsville; Madison Bennett, Wellsville; Brylee Buchholz, Andover; Trinity Button, Bolivar-Richburg; Jacoda Carpenter, Bolivar-Richburg; Adalyn Griswold, Bolivar-Richburg; Chloe Hatch, Cuba-Rushford; Huntar Hint, Friendship;
Alivia Kiff, Fillmore; Isaac Mielke, Wellsville; Chloe Wolfe, Fillmore. Early Entry CTE – Clayson Barber, Elm Street Academy; Avery Hirsch, Belfast. Heavy Equipment Operations –Terrence Benz, Wellsville; Mason Fanton, Genesee Valley; Lincoln Gayton, Cuba-Rushford; Lakin Ludden, Wellsville; Ian MacKenzie, Genesee Valley; Alexander McLaughlin, Belfast; Devon Osgood, Wellsville; Bryce Rahr, Wellsville; Kaleb Rosier, Fillmore; Preston Walsh, Wellsville.
Media Communications Tech – Jayce Ashton, Fillmore; Janek Bialek, Fillmore; Tayla Brenna, Genesee Valley; Ethan Brundage, Wellsville; Alana Case, Wellsville; Grace Clark, Fillmore; Bryson Covell, Genesee Valley; Ciarra Delill, Andover; Matthew Donohue, Friendship; Joseph Enzinna, Cuba-Rushford; Jerome Harmon, Friendship; Ella Hill, Wellsville; Zacoby Holder, Friendship; Christina McAuley, Genesee Valley; Dezzarae Mogg, Cuba-Rushford; Chevy Morrison, Bolivar-Richburg; Emily Pierce, Bolivar-Richburg; Clara Plank, Wellsville; Elijah Strickland, Fillmore; Maewyn Tesson, Scio.
Medical Assisting – Cylie Burrows, Belfast; Makenna Cooke, Wellsville; Alexis Copenhaver, Bolivar Richburg; Jocelyn Fowler, Bolivar-Richburg; Ryleigh Goodliff, Fillmore; Avery Hoffman, Andover; Meara Kelley, Genesee Valley; Abigail Lanphier, Wells-
ville; Colton Thomas, Wellsville; Olivia Waters, Andover; Allie Whitesell, Wellsville; McKenzie Wigent, Wellsville. Natural Resources – Conner Bailey, Olean; Matthew Barren, Belfast; Kalen Beardsley, Fillmore; William Edwards, Genesee Valley; Mason Edwards, Wellsville; Joseph Elliott, Belfast; Donivan Fields, Belfast; Zachary Fraser, Fillmore; Carter Getz, Cuba-Rushford; Jaxson Green, Wellsville; Breckham Hunt, Cuba-Rushford; Tate Jenkins, Belfast; D’Andre LaClair, Genesee Valley; Blaise Richmond, Andover; Caden Stork, Belfast; Parker Swimline, Cuba-Rushford; Ronaldo Vasquez, Andover; Tyler Voss, Fillmore; Brayden White, Cuba-Rushford; Clayton Wright, Belfast. New Vision Health Professions – Caitlin Bittel, Wellsville; Daphne Gugino, Genesee Valley; Jenna Hill, Belfast; Brynn Lavery, Cuba-Rushford; Morgan Mattison, Wellsville; Greta Motil, Cuba-Rushford; Jasmine Roe, Cuba-Rushford; Danika Scott, Belfast.
Pre-Engineering CADD – John Boon, Fillmore; Graham Bradt, Genesee Valley; Colston Jefferies, Cuba-Rushford; Charles Militello, Bolivar-Richburg; Azkadellia Mitchell, Bolivar-Richburg.
Welding Metal Fabrication –Joshua Anderson, Wellsville; Madysen Shields, Wellsville;
Jordan Speta, Fillmore; Charles Taylor, Friendship.
HONOR ROLL
Animal Science – Cree Bulkley, Genesee Valley; JoAnne Hupp, Cuba-Rushford; Makayla Hutchison, Genesee Valley; Alexis Layman, Cuba-Rushford; Shelby Murphy, Wellsville; Elizabeth Russell, Fillmore.
Automotive Technology –Jacob Bennett, Fillmore; Sawyer Brown, Fillmore; Madison Burch, Cuba-Rushford; Paul Cleveland, Genesee Valley; Caleb Cline, Scio; Lawson Ector, Scio; Willow Everett, Wellsville; Larry Geffers III, Genesee Valley; Danica Green, Franklinville; Connor Little, Wellsville; Riley Mattison, Wellsville; Heather Padden, Belfast; Samantha Pitts, Andover; Olivia Shawl, Cuba-Rushford; Brayden Taggart, Wellsville; Michael Wade, Scio; Tyler Wedge, Genesee Valley. Carpentry and Construction Trades – Conner Blouvet, Friendship; Haydyn Cunningham, Wellsville; Aiden Freeman, Fillmore; Blake Geffers, Wellsville; Jayden Marshall, Fillmore; Matthew Ritter, Wellsville; Edward Simmons, Fillmore; Colton Skinner, Bolivar-Richburg.
Collision Repair Technology –Cole Cochran, Genesee Valley; Bryce Conley, Belfast; Andrew Horning, Scio; Logan Rice, Genesee Valley; Oliver Smith, Whitesville.
Cosmetology – Kallie Burdick, Genesee Valley; Isabel Crowner, Wellsville; Brinley Goodliff, Fillmore; Janessa Hirt, Wellsville; Hannah Mascho, Bolivar-Richburg; Jocelyn Nickerso, Scio; Danika Saunders, Bolivar-Richburg; Elizabeth Seely, Wellsville; Jadyn Wonderling, Scio; Morgan Yackeren, Belfast. Criminal Justice – Leila Balicki, Fillmore; Julie Cavagna, Andover; Hannah Childs, Scio; David Clark, Wellsville; Derek Coleman, Wellsville; Zachary Davis, Genesee Valley; Ashlynn DeGroff, Bolivar-Richburg; Gabriel Eveland, Andover; Summer Friedl, Fillmore; Mia Fuller, Andover; Gracey Murray, Andover; Andrew Ordiway, Wellsville; Xander Outman, Wellsville; Jasmine Outman, Wellsville;
WENGERD FARM AUCTION
LOCATION: 8472 Spring Valley Road, Black Creek, NY 14714 DIRECTIONS:
Rt. 305 North approx. 2 miles to Jackson Hill Rd.
Rd. turn left 2.8 miles to farm.
8 HORSES: 4 yr. old red sorrel mare & 3 yr. old mare both broke, team of 8 & 12 yr. old mares broke & should be in foal, 16 yr. old Belgian mare broke single & double, 2 yr. old gelding & 2 yr. old mare both started, yearling filly, horses are Belgian x Percheron x Suffolk crosses & horses will all have a current coggins.
13 HEAD CATTLE: 7 yearling Holstein heifers,2 yearling Hol. X Jersey heifers, 3 yearling holstein steers, 1 yearling Hol. X Jersey steer. 35 PCS. FARM EQUIPMENT: Farmall M tractor on steel, 3 cyl. Kubota diesel w/ speed clutch, JD. Big 4-7’ mower,JD #3-5’ mower, Mc. D. #9 – 7’ & 6’ mowers, Pequea 710 tedder, MH. 256 roll- a -bar rake, Massey Harris rake, NI. 6 bar hay loader, 2 flatbed wagons, one horse wagon, 2 Mc. D. trip lift corn planters, 2 Mc. D. #7 cutters – 1 for parts, 2 Mc. D. corn binders,Deering grain binder, David Bradley cutter, Massey Harris cutter, Papec mod. N cutter, 13 disk Int. grain drill, 4-wheel 85 bu. manure spreader, field sprayer, Pioneer forecart, Pioneer blade, lever steering forecart log cart.
TILLING EQUIPMENT: D.2 bottom plow, Hostetler left hand plow, double dish single roll cultipacker, spike tooth harrow, 2 Mc. D. 1- row cultivators.
HARNESSES – FARM MISC.: 275 gal. fuel tank, 240 gal. gas tank w/ pump, 2 pressure washers, hyd. pump for Farmall M, 400 gal. bulk tank w/ 12 v. agitator, 30’ ext. ladder, propane water heater, coolant radiator, compressor needs oil seal, oxy. & acet. torch w/ small tanks, used buggy wheels, 3 sets nylon work harnesses, collars, 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 horse eveners, wagon load small misc.
APPLIANCES & HOUSEHOLDS: Rebuilt Maytag wringer washer, Hitzer heating stove, 2 & 3 burner bake ovens, 2 small ext. tables, dressers, rockers, chairs, sewing machine cabinet, steel bed frame, 1887 Int. lard press, 4 wind up clocks, box lots, dishes, more misc. CASHIER & TERMS: Cash or check w/ ID. By Vine Country Auctions.
LUNCH STAND: on grounds by local Amish Ladies. SALE ORDER: Starting @ 9:00 AM w/ wagon loads misc. & households- farm equip. approx. 11:00 to noon. Finishing w/ livestock.
Anderson Wiltsey, Fillmore. Culinary Arts – Tessa Dunworth, Cuba-Rushford; Jenna English, Wellsville; Kamie Fanton, Wellsville; Joseph Frawley, Genesee Valley; Caleb Kemp, Wellsville; Kylie Little, Wellsville; Olivia Mattison, Wellsville; Alanah Munson, Cuba-Rushford; Edie Pietrkiewicz, Cuba-Rushford; Julian Pixley, Cuba-Rushford; Gavin Torres Rivera, Wellsville; Camren Wilber, Bolivar-Richburg; Regina Willmart, Fillmore. Early Childhood – Allyson Appleby, Bolivar-Richburg; Hannah
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Bingo fundraiser benefits Green Machine athletics
WELLSVILLE — The Arc Allegany-Steuben’s Green Machine Athletes, a local sports organization dedicated to providing sport opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is hosting a bingo fundraiser to benefit its athletes. The event will take place Sunday, June 1, at the Andover Vol-
unteer Fire Department, 60 S. Main St, Andover.
Doors open at noon and games start at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 pre-sale before May 30 and $30 at the door, and include 10 bingo cards. Additional bingo cards, 50/50, and food/beverage will be available for purchase at the event.
“Get your dabbers ready and mark your
calendars for an afternoon full of anticipation and fun — all while supporting a great cause,” said Kyle Rook, Green Machine athletics director. “Our Bingo Fundraiser promises to be a fun and engaging event, bringing together our community to raise funds for new basketball and softball uniforms for the Green
Machine athletes who compete in Special Olympics New York events/competitions. We invite everyone to join us in making this event a tremendous success.”
Tickets can be purchased online at www. thearcas.org/bingo or at the door the day of the event.
David Phearsdorf, Bolivar-Richburg; Joseph Sadler, Elm Street; Everett Schultz, Fillmore; Harley Wardhaugh, Belfast.
Blauvelt, Bolivar-Richburg; Mikaylah Cobb, Bolivar-Richburg; Makenah Fanton, Wellsville; Genevieve Green, Andover; Lily Herrmann, Bolivar-Richburg; Eliza Lewis, Scio; Aleigha Powell, Friendship; Halle Shutt, Scio; Cassidy Stives, Bolivar-Richburg; Magdalene Tarr, Bolivar-Richburg; Willow Worth, Bolivar-Richburg.
Early Entry CTE – Austin Cross, Friendship.
Zeh, Cuba-Rushford. Medical Assisting – Kalissa Briggs, Bolivar-Richburg; Isabel Maddalena, Wellsville; Aleata Roboski, Fillmore. Natural Resources – Andrew Cox, Wellsville; Malakai Kreamer, Cuba-Rushford; Jensen Spicer, Wellsville; Scott Stonemetz, Wellsville; Brandon Taylor, Cuba-Rushford.
Heavy Equipment Operations –
David Bower, Fillmore; Tyler Bryant, Bolivar-Richburg; Ethan Davenport, Genesee Valley; Cooper Greenman, Scio; Tyler Kizer-Patterson, Bolivar-Richburg; Gary McDowell Jr, Bolivar-Richburg; Tristan Metatos, Genesee Valley;
Media Communications Tech –Damien Agron, Cuba-Rushford; Hayden Bilby, Bolivar-Richburg; Annika Cashimere, Elm Street Academy; Kasey Ganoung, Genesee Valley; Connor Igel, Andover; Richard Lett, Cuba-Rushford; Blake Mattison, Wellsville; Caleb Middaugh, Wellsville; Tristan Music, Bolivar-Richburg; Blake Perry, Friendship; Blake Scroggie, Bolivar-Richburg; Lanson Skinner, Cuba-Rushford; Joseph
in March. The unemployed labor force was 1,700 in February 2024 and 1,500 in March of last year.
Statewide, the unemployment rate saw a steady decline from 4.6% in January to 4.3% in February to 4.1% in March, an overall decrease from 4.6% in February 2024 and 4.3% in March of last year.
Statewide, 426,000 were unemployed in February and 404,300 were unemployed in March, a significant decline from the 450,000 unemployed persons reported in January. Comparatively, 450,000 were also reported unemployed in February 2024 and 419,400 were unemployed in March of last year.
In March, the highest county unemployment rate was 6.7% in Hamilton County, followed by
New Vision Health Professions – Ava Aronson, Belfast; Brayden Cooper-Osterhout, Genesee Valley; Kaylee Oswald, Wellsville; Hannah Southwick, Belfast. Pre-Engineering CADD – Benja-
5.9% in Bronx County and 5.6% in Lewis County. In February, Hamilton County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.6%, followed by Schuyler County at 6.6% and Lewis County at 6.4%. The lowest unemployment rate in March was 3.2% in Putnam, Rockland and Saratoga counties. In February, Putnam, Rockland, Saratoga and Tompkins counties had the lowest unemployment rates at 3.6%
Nationwide, the unemployment rate has seen a steady increase from 4.0% in January to 4.1% in February and 4.2% in March — a 0.3% bump from the 3.9% reported for March 2024 — according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nevada again led the nation in state unemployment, at 5.7%,
min Crawford, Bolivar-Richburg; Marah Mellinger, Genesee Valley; Dylan Rinus, Cuba-Rushford. Welding Metal Fabrication – Rees Baker, Andover; Evan Buchholz, Wellsville; Colton Calladine, Andover; James Cicirello, Wellsville; Timothy Corke III, Cuba-Rushford; Courtney Dowell, Andover; Noah Ellsworth, Wellsville; Heather Gates, Scio; Aiden Golden, Friendship; James Hillman, Fillmore; Kadin Pierce, Cuba-Rushford; Liam Smith, Wellsville; Austin Southard, Wellsville; Ryan Vedder, Fillmore; William Washburn, Fillmore.
while South Dakota saw the lowest jobless rate at 1.8%.
Three states had unemployment rate increases: Connecticut (0.2%) and Massachusetts and Virginia (0.1% each). Indiana had the only rate decrease (-0.2%). The remaining 46 states and the District of Columbia had jobless rates that were not notably different from those of a month earlier. All rates come from surveys and methods created by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics and are not adjusted for seasonal variations. For example, unemployment rates in the area are generally highest in January and February, peaking in either of those months for the last decade, except in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
