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On devastating day, news coverage took center stage

Headlines and heartache filled this day exactly 25 years ago. Across the nation, stunned residents gathered in front of televisions or turned on radios for minute-by-minute updates on the horrors happening in our homeland. Another large segment of the population turned to newspapers — that ...

Boxing matches scheduled for Saturday at arena

The Northwest Arena will play host to 16 boxing matches on Saturday. The event, titled "Rumble at the Areas 3: No Mercy" begins at 3 p.m. with doors opening at 2 p.m. “We have about 16 fights scheduled to happen,” said Chip Swanson, local boxing coach and trainer. “There will be fighters from Rochester, Buffalo, and other New York cities, along with some from Ohio and Pennsylvania - fighting here.” Swanson said that the fight program is family-friendly and fan-friendly. “There will be food and drinks for sale at the event,” he said. “This is a chance to come out, ...

New Neighbors Coalition hosts Welcoming Week starting tonight

Welcoming Week will take place from Sept. 11-19, organized locally by the New Neighbors Coalition. “We all know the difference between being allowed into a space and actually feeling that we belong there,” said Momina Di Blasio of the New Neighbors Coalition. “Welcoming Week asks how we can create that sense of belonging for one another, especially for neighbors building a life in a new country and community.” The week begins in partnership with Sukanya Burman Dance and the Jamestown Dance Festival. At 7 p.m. tonight, Sept. 11, at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, ...

Falconer looks for action on hotels for homeless

FALCONER - Falconer Village Board members are looking at possible changes to village law to address issues village officials say are created by housing the homeless at hotels in Falconer and Ellicott. During the board’s meeting Tuesday, the role of local hotels and motels in providing ...

Sinclairville History Fair set for Saturday

SINCLAIRVILLE – History will be celebrated once again in Sinclairville on Saturday. On Saturday, the Valley Historical Society and the village of Sinclairville will be hosting the 27th annual History Fair in the center of the village. The day begins at 7 a.m. with breakfast at the ...

Cellar Celebration

The Jamestown Wine Cellar is set to celebrate its 50th birthday this Saturday. The drink and eatery, located at 309 N. Main St., is celebrating a half-century of serving drinks and food in Jamestown. To mark the occasion, management has organized a day of festivities, fun, food, and ...