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City Annual Juneteenth Event To Take Place Next Weekend

The city’s annual Juneteenth weekend events are set for next weekend, this year set to kickoff with a special event at the Robert H. Jackson Center. During Monday’s city council work session, Councilwoman Regina Brackman, R-Ward 3, discussed the event with the council and what people ...

From Youth To 80

At 80 years old, Jon Nelson isn’t slowing down. A lifelong Jamestown resident, Jon has faced more than his share of physical challenges — including six joint replacements — but still shows up at the YMCA almost every morning. “This place keeps me going,” Jon says simply. “If I had ...

Arkwright Voices Support In Letter To Trump

ARKWRIGHT — Town Supervisor Brian McAvoy asked Town Clerk Jane Lindquist a unique question near the end of a recent meeting. “Jane, you ever send a letter to the President before?” After responding that she had not, McAvoy said, “Well, we’re gonna.” The Town of Arkwright plans ...

Trip Through Time

The Fenton History Center will hold its next walking tour at 10:30 a.m. Saturday starting at the Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St.. The tour will be near the Chadakoin River and the early industrial area of downtown Jamestown. Walkers will learn about the woolen mills, the railroad, the ...

Growing Wine Trail Uncorks Boost For Tourism

WESTFIELD — A light mist greeted about 65 attendees representing area media on a recent Saturday morning at Johnson Estate Winery. Owners Frederick Johnson Jr. and his wife, Jennifer, allowed guests to tour the historic grounds while asking about the different wines and production. As ...

Jamestown Man Indicted On Federal Drug Charges

BUFFALO - A Jamestown man has been indicted on federal drug charges. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo said Wednesday a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Johnny B. Mays aka Blaze, 40, of Rochester and Jamestown with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to ...