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Decoration Day vs. Memorial Day

Last Monday, we celebrated what is now called Memorial Day, honoring those who gave their “last full measure of devotion” to our country and their fellow Americans, in battles fought by our country throughout history. After the day of this Celebration of Honor was declared a National Day of Celebration in 1868, the date to celebrate this day was established as the 30th of May, which happens to be today, and the original name for the Celebration of this sacrifice by so many, became Decoration Day. The beginning of the celebration of Decoration Day, came about after the Civil War ...

Making Summer Plans For 2026

What are you doing this summer? Around these parts, that question starts popping up almost immediately once the weather finally turns. And while some people are planning vacations, many others are looking forward to something far simpler — local concerts, festivals, fairs, lake events and all the traditions that make summer in Western New York feel like summer. The good news is there will be no shortage of things to do. Summer 2026 is already shaping up to be a busy one across Chautauqua County and New York State, with packed event calendars stretching from Memorial Day through ...

North county meetings always ready for ruckus

It was an unusual police call on Monday, May 11 in Fredonia. Officers were being summoned to Village Hall — the same building where its headquarters are stationed on the lower level. After the public access cameras at the trustees meeting went dark, there was a definite commotion. ...

Motions Defeated: Automatic legislator raises, clerk pay to stay

An attempt by Democratic county lawmakers to eliminate automatic pay raises for legislators as well as an attempt to reduce the salary of the county clerk have failed. COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR LEGISLATORS In 2024, the county legislature voted to increase the base salary of individual ...

Promoter of canceled shows won’t be on future Reg schedules

A pair of canceled performances at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in recent weeks are not uncommon to Jamestown by the shows’ promoter. Moxie Events, the promoter of the canceled Magic of Motown and the Ultimate Eagle Tribute Concert, has had several such cancellations around the country, particularly with the Magic of Motown show. The Motown tribute features 15 vocalists and a live six-piece band performing legendary Motown hits from The Temptations, The Jackson 5, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, and Marvin Gaye. In addition to the cancellation at the Reg Lenna ...