JAMESTOWN - Members of the public who wish to comment on Jamestown’s 2016 budget will have the opportunity to do so Monday during the city council’s budget hearing. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 in the council … [Read more...]
Former City Resident To Release New Brooklyn Square Book
JAMESTOWN - Joan V. Cusimano Lindquist, a Jamestown native who has written two previous books about the city’s past, will discuss and sign copies of her latest book, “Remembering Brooklyn Square: The 1930s to The 1960s,” at three local venues on … [Read more...]
Local History Groups Partner with Reg Lenna as Part of Saturday’s Silent Film Feature
JAMESTOWN - Visitors to the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts will be able to step back in time when they come to the theater on Saturday night. The Reg will be presenting a special screening of Charlie Chaplin's The Kid on Saturday at 8 p.m. and the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] First Annual Riverwalk Festival is Sunday, June 28
JAMESTOWN - What organizers hope will be an annual event to encourage visitors to stop by the Jamestown Riverwalk is taking place this Sunday, June 28. The first ever with Greater Jamestown Riverwalk Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Greg Peterson Presents the History of Pro Baseball in Jamestown, NY
Local attorney, author and historian Gregory Peterson was the featured presenter during the April 2015 'Brown Bag Lunch Talk' at the Fenton History Center. Peterson shared details of the history of professional baseball in Jamestown, including … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Joni Blackman Discusses Doors Open Jamestown
Originally airing Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. An interview with Joni Blackman, executive director of the Fenton History Center, discussing Doors Open Jamestown 2015. The promotional day is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Jan. 17 with 15 different … [Read more...]
Attractors Prepare for Doors Open Jamestown on Jan. 17
JAMESTOWN - An annual event designed to promote various attractions and destinations throughout the Jamestown area is less than a week away. Doors Open Jamestown 2015 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Jan. 17 with 15 different participants. … [Read more...]
Doors Open Jamestown Returns on Saturday, January 17
JAMESTOWN - Doors Open Jamestown returns in 2 weeks! Join us on Jan. 17 and celebrate a day that features FREE admission at a variety of local attractions. Participating venues for this year include: Busti Grist Mill; Chautauqua Sports Hall of … [Read more...]
Local Author Releases book on Jamestown Architecture
JAMESTOWN - There’s a new book focusing on local history and architecture in Jamestown. Local resident Peter Lombardi has published his first book, “Jamestown, NY A Guide to the City." The book focuses on architecture in Jamestown. Lombardi, who … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Doors Open Jamestown Lets Community Learn More About Local Attractions
JAMESTOWN - The very popular Doors Open Jamestown will be back again in 2014. The date has been set for Saturday, January 18. According to Joni Blackman of the Fenton History Center, Doors Open is designed to give area residents a look into our … [Read more...]
