JAMESTOWN - The Third Thursday summer concert series will continue for a third straight year in downtown Jamestown, starting tonight. Due to Thursday's rainy weather, this month's Third Thursday will take place at Jamestown Skate Products, on Pine … [Read more...]
National Register of Historic Places Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday Night
JAMESTOWN - Downtown Jamestown’s nomination to the National Register of Historic Places will be discussed on Wednesday, May 14, at 6:00 pm in the offices of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, 119 West Third Street. The meeting is the second in … [Read more...]
Annual Jamestown Clean-Up Effort is Saturday
JAMESTOWN - Efforts to spruce-up Jamestown have received a boost, with M&T Bank once again teaming up with the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation for the annual Hands-On Jamestown Community Cleanup. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, May … [Read more...]
JCC to Host Documentary, Discussion on Democratic Work Places
JAMESTOWN - Area residents wanting to learn more about running a business through a cooperative system will want to attend an event at Jamestown Community College later this coming Saturday. Three individuals with experience in cooperative economy … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Greg Lindquist from the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation
Originally airing April 3, 2014. An interview with Greg Lindquist, executive director of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, who provides an update on the recent initiatives underway at the JRC, as well as what the future has in store for the … [Read more...]
Oscar-Nominated ‘Philomena’ to be Shown Thursday, Saturday at Reg Lenna
JAMESTOWN - A movie that is up for three Oscar Awards – including Best Film and Best Actress – will be shown Thursday night at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. The British film 'Philomena' is based on a true story and stars Judi Dench as an … [Read more...]
Applications Now Being Accepted for 2014 Renaissance Block Challenge
JAMESTOWN - For the fourth straight year, Jamestown property owners have a chance to receive up to $1,000 to help pay for exterior upgrades if they work together to improve their neighborhoods. It’s all part of the Renaissance Block Challenge, a … [Read more...]
JRC Announces Winners of 2013 Holiday Parade
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) has announced the winners from Jamestown’s Snowball Express Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration. According to organizers, there were approximately 120 groups who participated, with over 200 … [Read more...]
Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade is Tonight
JAMESTOWN - One of the biggest events of the year is happening tonight in downtown Jamestown. Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of downtown Jamestown to get a glimpse of the annual Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, presented by … [Read more...]
City Police Announce Street Closings for Friday’s Parade
JAMESTOWN - As a result of tonight’s parade and related festivities, street closings will begin at 3 p.m. throughout the downtown. Third Street between Prendergast Avenue and Hallock Street will close at 3 p.m. In addition, all intersecting side … [Read more...]
