There are a variety of other Memorial Day events taking place this weekend in Chautauqua County. The Blue Star Mothers will hold their Annual Gold Star Memorial Remembrance at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 25. The ceremony will be held at Veterans … [Read more...]
Volunteers Needed To Play Flags on Veterans’ Graves at Lakeview Cemetery
The United Veterans Council of Jamestown is holding a special ceremony to honor veterans and place American flags on graves at Soldier Circle in Lakeview Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day. A ceremony will take place at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Services Set for This Weekend
Communities are holding Memorial Day services this weekend to remember those who sacrificed it all. In Jamestown, the Blue Star Mothers will hold its annual Gold Star Memorial Remembrance at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 27 at Veterans Memorial Park on … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – May 26, 2022
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel spoke with WRFA for his monthly interview about a variety of topics including comments on the recent mass shootings, changes to the County's Worker's Compensation Plan, and Memorial Day activities. … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Ceremonies to Be Held this Weekend
A number of events will be held across Chautauqua County as part of the Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, The Blue Star Mothers, New York Chapter 4, will again host its annual Gold Star Memorial Remembrance. That ceremony will take place at 10 … [Read more...]
Veterans Council Seeks Participants for Memorial Day Parade
The United Veterans Council of Jamestown is looking for participants for the 2022 Memorial Day Parade on May 30. Interested groups are encouraged to honor the U.S. Military and no hand outs are requested. Parade line up begins at 9:00 a.m. on … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Ceremonies Planned in Chautauqua County
Memorial Day ceremonies are planned throughout Chautauqua County. County Executive PJ Wendel said the the Blue Star Mothers will hold a Gold Star Mothers ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. in Jamestown at Veterans Park on West Third Street, "The … [Read more...]
Officials Urge People to Be Safe this Memorial Day Weekend
Officials are urging people to be safe this Memorial Day weekend. County Sheriff Jim Quattrone announced the “STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign for Memorial Day and Weekend.” The campaign will take place from May 28th until June 1st. … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Receives Update on Recreational Marijuana, State Aid, Police Body Cameras
Mayor Eddie Sundquist said City Council will have to decide whether to opt out of allowing dispensaries or on-site consumption establishment now that New York State has legalized recreational marijuana. Under the state law, individual municipalities … [Read more...]
Several Events, Services Scheduled for 2017 Memorial Day Holiday
JAMESTOWN – Memorial Day weekend is here. The annual holiday is held each year to remember those who’ve lost their lives while in serving the country, while also giving Americans an opportunity to reflect on that sacrifice. Since 1985 Chautauqua … [Read more...]