In Years Past
100 Years Ago In 1909, a mysterious spring supposed to have its source somewhere in the vicinity of Brooklyn Square had been dried up for good. The source was discovered by Superintendent Immel of the water department. It was an old unused and unknown water pipe on Taylor Street. The pipe was discovered by workmen digging a trench for a sewer on Taylor Street. Superintendent Immel declared it was city water and shut the service off. The water disappeared. It proved to be an old unused service of which the department had no record. Probably half a million gallons per year leaked through this old pipe. The $2 million Criminal Court building in New York City had been ordered vacated as it was feared it would collapse. A timber shield had been laid on Lafayette Street to protect the subway in case such collapse occurred. 50 Years Ago In 1959, the furniture industry was “still on the upgrade” in Jamestown despite the “prophets of doom” Louis J.
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THURSDAY
Gluten Free Diet support, WCA Hospital, Classroom four; call 664-8356 for time.
TOPS 721, Concordia Lutheran Church, Jamestown, 8:45 a.m.
Students Learn About Fire?Safety
Firefighter Russ Ferraloro gave out “high fives” during Lincoln Elementary School’s annual fire prevention assembly. Jamestown’s Engine Co. 3, and Lt. Bruce Anderson, fire prevention officer, talked about fire prevention and safety tips.
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U.S. Rep Brian Higgins is inviting local high school, college and graduate school students interested in learning first-hand how government works to apply for a spring internship with his offices.
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LAKEWOOD — Jamestown Area Bridge League winners for October 29 were Fran McCarren and Jan Smith of Bemus Point, first place; Bill Everts, Randolph, and Barbara Schuckers, Stowe, second place; Anne and Tyn Smith, Lakewood, third; and Shelley Dahlie...
» Full StoryDJDC?Accepting Entries For Christmas Parade
The Downtown Jamestown Development Corp. is accepting entries for The Resource Center and TRC Foundation’s Oh Christmas Tree Parade and Holiday Celebration. All entries are free.
The parade will be at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec.
GOP Headquarters
JCC vs. Beaver County CC
Doing Their Part
Democratic Party Night
Section 6 Class C Boys Soccer
sunflower
Deer caused auto accident
Maple Grove