Seven city businesses are on the verge of receiving a combined $1,382,973.34 in federal stimulus funds. Included on the agenda for today’s voting session of the Jamestown City Council are seven American Rescue Plan Act Business Property and Infrastructure Improvement Grant requests. The program is administered by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation. The … Read more
Lucille Miller is pictured playing a Wurlitzer baby grand piano in the Lucille Ball Little Theater lobby. Photo still from video courtesy of the Lucille Ball Little Theater of Jamestown Lucille Miller passed away Monday, following a life of service to her community as a renowned pianist and accompanist in the area. Miller accompanied productions … Read more
Sven, a seven year old search and rescue dog has been missing in the area for about two weeks. Submitted Photo Sven, a 7-year-old German Shepherd who is also a certified search and rescue dog, is still missing. Sven went missing back on Oct. 5 from the New York and Pennsylvania … Read more
A proposal to send illegal immigrants to Upstate New York to help lessen the burden in New York City isn’t sitting well with Rep. Joe Sempolinski. Sempolinski, the Republican congressman who was elected this summer to the 23rd District, addressed a report in the New York Post last month that U.S. Sen. Kirsten … Read more
The Myers Memorial Library recently received a $218,000 renovation of its main floor. Between financial contributions from a state grant, local community foundations and the town of Carroll, the library was able to be transformed and updated into a popular community-friendly location. Pictured, from left, are Rachel Roushey and Izabela Nowak. P-J photos by Timothy … Read more
The Silver Creek VFW presented the Disabled American Charles Tinley Memorial Post 142 in Dunkirk a check for $1,351 which represented activities from their recent Bike Run. The check was presented to the DAV Chapter by Ray Hauck, bike run organizer, and Rodney Brinkman from the VFW at the September meeting … Read more
Pictured are Connie Rushford, left, and Ashlyn Nelson. The two donated their time on Sunday to help with a a food and blanket giveaway. P-J photos by Kristin Rey Johnson Robert Reedy stands by “Foodie’s” food truck while his daughter, Jade Rivera, stands inside. Pictured are … Read more
This room will be transformed into a Victorian Funeral Parlor at the Warren County Historical Society’s Haunted House and Trolley Tours. P-J Photos by Michael Zabrodsky Prepare to be scared. At least that’s the intent of people who will volunteer. Imagine listening to haunting tales about Warren’s unluckiest early citizens while riding in a covered … Read more
Thirty years ago this week, the Buffalo Bills were thrilling, and grabbing the attention, of our community as much as they do now. However, a mid-week edition of the OBSERVER showed that many other things were going on, just like now. The Wednesday, Oct. 7 paper that year managed to make … Read more
A manufacturing plant in the southern end of the county was sold for millions of dollars. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the sales from May 16-31. There were 114 transactions, excluding sales for $1 or zero dollars. Of that total, 13 … Read more
