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Briefly October 22, 2026

Fenton History Center Moves To Winter Saturday Hours The Fenton History Center, located in the Governor Reuben E. Fenton Mansion at 67 Washington St., Jamestown, will be open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through March. Weekday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Hall House Research Center, located adjacent to the mansion at 73 Forest Ave., is open on Saturday by appointment only, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. For more information about the Fenton History Center visit www.fentonhistorycenter.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. The Odyssey ...

Dunkirk residents express concerns about proposed city tax hike

Local News October 22, 2026

DUNKIRK - Several Dunkirk residents complained and offered ideas about the proposed 2027 city budget, and its 11% tax increase, at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting. Brian Meyer started with some suggestions. He proposed a 10% discount for people who pay property taxes early. City officials ...

Westfield teacher honored by Daughters of the American Revolution

Local News October 22, 2026

WESTFIELD - The New York State DAR Outstanding Teacher of American History for New York is Gregory Birner of Westfield Academy and Central School, nominated by the Jamestown Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. Birner has dedicated 28 years to teaching American history and related ...

Audubon to host Wild 5K run/walk

Community October 22, 2026

Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to register for the Audubon Community Nature Center’s Wild 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 7. The year’s race will honor Tony Dolce, who founded the original “Run For Liberty” with his wife, Anne. Register by Monday, Oct. 26, and receive a ...

Jamestown to begin leaf collection Nov. 2

Community October 22, 2026

Phase 1 of the city’s annual leaf collection program will begin on Monday, Nov. 2. Residents are asked to rake leaves to the terrace area behind the curb, not into the street, and have them ready for collection as crews approach their neighborhood. Leaf piles must be free of trash, brush, branches, plastic bags, containers, and other debris. Piles containing these materials will not be collected. All basketball hoops must also be removed from the public right-of-way to allow collection crews to safely and efficiently complete their work. Phase 1 begins Monday, Nov. 2, with collection ...