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 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...]
Volunteers Needed to Put Flags on Veterans Graves
The United Veterans Council of Jamestown is looking for volunteers to help place flags on veterans graves. They will be placing flags Thursday, May 26 at Lakeview Cemetery beginning with a short memorial service at 4:00 pm in Soldier’s … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Parade Route Changed
The United Veterans Council of Jamestown have announced a parade route change for the Memorial Day Parade scheduled for Monday, May 30. The parade line up will still begin at 9:00 a.m. on West Fourth Street beginning at Washington Street. The … [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...]
Touring Standup Comic Coming to Frewburg to Help Raise Funding for Flag Holders at Local Cemeteries
FREWSBURG - An internationally touring standup comic and U.S. Army veteran will be coming to Frewsburg later this month to help raise money for flag holders at the grave sites of veterans laid to rest in local cemeteries. "Longhorn the Comedian" … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Events Planned for Jamestown, Surrounding Area
JAMESTOWN - The United Veterans Council of Jamestown is trying to find all current and former Jamestown area residents that served in the United States Armed Forces. The council is inviting all active duty service members and veterans to take part … [Read more...]
