JAMESTOWN - Following 20 years of leadership and service, Robert H. Jackson Center co-founder Gregory Peterson is retiring from the Robert H. Jackson Center Board of Directors, effective December 14, 2020. Mr. Peterson co-founded the Robert H. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Book Focusing on History of Professional Baseball in Jamestown Gets an Update
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Discussion on Jamestown Baseball History Book, Oct. 3, 2020 JAMESTOWN - A book capturing the history of professional baseball in Jamestown has been updated and republished to include additional details since its first … [Read more...]
Eleanor Roosevelt Scholar to Share Connection Between Human Rights and Harry Potter with Local Students
JAMESTOWN - A nationally recognized historian considered the foremost scholar on the political and social work of Eleanor Roosevelt is in Jamestown Thursday and Friday to participate in an event involving the Robert H. Jackson Center and several area … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jammers Will ‘Go Dark’ in 2019 and Reorganize Under New Ownership
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Jammers collegiate league baseball team won’t be taking the field in 2019. That was the news delivered Wednesday during a press conference at Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park as the owners of the collegiate team – ROC … [Read more...]
Falconer Officials Provide Update on Debris Removal from 2017 Fire
FALCONER - The effort to clean up rubble from a fire that broke out nearly a year-and-a-half ago in the village of Falconer continues to move forward and village officials are starting to consider possible development options for the vacant … [Read more...]
Falconer Officials Say Clean Up will Move Forward at Site of March 2017 Arson Fire
FALCONER - It’s been nearly a year since a major arson fire broke out on W. Main St. in Falconer, destroying a major portion of its downtown business corridor. Since then village officials have been left waiting for the completion of the clean up … [Read more...]
Bridge of Spies Shows Monday Night at Reg Lenna
JAMESTOWN - Tom Hanks stars in the Cold War thriller Bridge of Spies on May 9 at 7 p.m. at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. Admission is $5. A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, Bridge of Spies tells the story … [Read more...]
Meet-and-Greet Reception for Senator Young Scheduled for March 10 at Jackson Center
JAMESTOWN - In honor of her recent appointment as Senate Majority Finance Committee Chair, Senator Cathy Young (R, C, I- 57th District) will be in Jamestown for a reception on March 10. Her previous appearance in February was cancelled due to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Greg Peterson Presents the History of Pro Baseball in Jamestown, NY
Local attorney, author and historian Gregory Peterson was the featured presenter during the April 2015 'Brown Bag Lunch Talk' at the Fenton History Center. Peterson shared details of the history of professional baseball in Jamestown, including … [Read more...]
City and Community Leaders Announce New Baseball Team for 2015 Season
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown will continue to have baseball taking place at Russell Diethrick Park, starting next May. On Thursday, city officials joined community leaders and members of The Prospect League during an afternoon press … [Read more...]
