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New county American Legion commander installed

MAYVILLE — A new chapter began for the Chautauqua County American Legion as delegates from posts throughout the county gathered for the organization's 108th annual convention, where new officers were elected and installed while outgoing leadership was recognized for its dedication and ...

‘Meaningful Journey’: Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center sees highs, lows over 30 year history before finding relative tranquility now

{gallery ids=1401993, 1401989, 1401994, 1401991, 1401992, 1401996, 1401995, 1401990, 1401997, 1400979]In September 1990 — before a Lucille Ball Festival of New Comedy, Lucy’s Birthday Celebration or a host of comedians flocking to Jamestown each year — a headline writer in The Post-Journal asked a question: Will Jamestown Erect Lucille Ball Museum Downtown? It would take about five-and-a-half years, but the answer was a resounding yes. Earlier this year the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center celebrated the 30th anniversary of its grand opening. Our archives show what a fascinating ...

English, miniature horse show held at fair

DUNKIRK - The Chautauqua County 4-H program held its English and Miniature Horse Show at the fair recently. English Day includes Hunt Seat and Saddleseat classes and classes over fences. The day also included miniature horse showmanship, trail obstacle and jumping classes.Winners, judged by Jessica Feary, are: Senior Division Hunt Seat Grand Champion - Mia Fanara Senior Division Hunt Seat Reserve Champion - Denza Fanara Senior Division Saddleseat Grand Champion - Mikenna Frost Junior Division Hunt Seat Grand Champion - Talia Fanara Pony Division Grand Champion - Tara ...

Artistic Investment: Jamestown Dance Festival Returns Sept. 9-13

Sukanya Burman Dance is proud to announce the return of the Jamestown Dance Festival for its third year, taking place Sept. 9-13 across multiple venues throughout Jamestown. Building on the momentum of its first two years, the festival continues its mission of bringing world-class dance and ...

Ward 2 council seat may not be safe for city GOP

Jamestown Republicans surely couldn’t have guessed, just two weeks ago, that they could lose another seat on the City Council in a year in which the council wasn’t up for re-election. The passing of Tony Dolce, however, makes that situation a reality. Jason Sample, endorsed by the ...

4-H swine programs held at fair

DUNKIRK - Olivia Kwilos won the grand champion showman and Cayla Damcott won the reserve champion showman during the 4-H swine contests at the Chautauqua County Fair. Tony Nye of Washington Court House, Ohio, judged the show. The Showmanship classes consisted of three divisions and 61 youth. Senior Showman, being the most experienced showman, starts the show to give younger youth an opportunity to pick up some last-minute pointers. Cayla Damcott was the first place Senior Showman, Aubrey Adams was the second place Senior Showman. Among the Junior Showmanship class, Grayson Coil ...