CELORON - A brand new statue of Lucille Ball was unveiled to much fanfare and celebration on Saturday at the Lucille Ball Memorial Park in Celoron. The brand new statue was commissioned by the village following a fundraiser, with nationally … [Read more...]
Celoron Officials Select Artist to Make the Next Statue of Lucille Ball
CELORON - The Celoron village board of trustee has selected the artist who will design and create the next Lucille Ball statue for Lucille Ball Memorial Park. Celoron officials say the board has approved an agreement with Carolyn Palmer of … [Read more...]
Celoron Receives $20,000 Donation to Help with New Lucy Statue
CELORON - A major donation has been made to assist with creating a new statue of Lucille Ball in Celoron's Lucille Ball Memorial Park. Village officials say a donation of $20,000 has been made by Ernie Boch, Jr. of Norwood, Massachusetts. In a … [Read more...]
Celoron Officials say Lucy Statue will Remain in County, Seeking Help for New Statue Project
CELORON - The Village of Celoron will keep the controversial statue of Lucille Ball in southern Chautauqua County. During a special work session on Saturday morning, village officials agreed that the best place for the statue is here in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Comedy Central Show Loves Lucy Statue, Wants to Help #BringLucyHome
JAMESTOWN - The statue of Lucille Ball that’s garnered national and international attention in recent weeks may soon have a new home. According to an article by Gavin Paternitti in Tuesday’s Jamestown Post-Journal, producers for the Comedy Central … [Read more...]
Village of Celoron to Hold Fundraising Campaign to Address Lucy Statue, Will Work with New Sculptor
Posted: 11:20am EST, April 7, 2015 Revised: 8:45am EST, April 8, 2015 CELRON - The village of Celoron plans to update or replace an unflattering Lucille Ball statue that's received national attention, but it won't be with the help of the original … [Read more...]
Celoron Mayor to Hold Media Conference Regarding Lucy Statue
CELORON, NY - More details on the fate of the Lucy Statue that’s gained international attention will be revealed Tuesday morning. Celoron Mayor Scott Schrecengost will hold a press conference Tuesday Mornin at the village hall to discuss the … [Read more...]
Effort to Remove Lucy Statue Goes Viral, Gains National Attention
CELORON - You may have heard the news by now, but in case you missed it, local concern over a statue of Lucille Ball in Lucy's hometown of Celoron has garnered national attention. A group of residents are voicing their dissatisfaction with the … [Read more...]