JAMESTOWN - Wednesday is the final day for residents to weigh in on the future development of the Chadakoin River through the City of Jamestown Chadakoin River Revitalization Study. The informational meeting - hosted by the city of Jamestown's … [Read more...]
Jackson Center CLE Seminar to Focus On Underground Railroad
JAMESTOWN - The Robert H. Jackson Center will host a free continuing legal education seminar entitled, “Underground Railroad: Law and Legacy” on Tuesday May 6th Keynote speaker will be Paul Finkelman, Distinguished Professor of Law and Public Policy … [Read more...]
Jackson Center to Host Free Showing of Jackie Robinson Film ’42’ Thursday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Robert H. Jackson Center will conclude its Jackie Robinson film series by showing “42,” a 2013 release, at 7 p.m. The movie tells the story of Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey, the Brooklyn Dodgers general manager who broke Major … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Doors Open Jamestown Lets Community Learn More About Local Attractions
JAMESTOWN - The very popular Doors Open Jamestown will be back again in 2014. The date has been set for Saturday, January 18. According to Joni Blackman of the Fenton History Center, Doors Open is designed to give area residents a look into our … [Read more...]
Doors Open Jamestown is Jan. 18
JAMESTOWN - The very popular Doors Open Jamestown will be back again in 2014. The date has been set for Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. Doors Open is designed to give area residents a look into our local attractions, with free admission for the day to … [Read more...]
Community Invited to Attend Toys for Tots Charity Ball on Nov. 2
JAMESTOWN - Tickets are on sale for the seventh annual Toys for Tots Charity Ball, to be held Saturday, November 2, at the Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 East Fourth Street in Jamestown. The event is a fund-raiser for the U.S. Marine Corps … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Arts on Fire – Paul Leone Discusses Upcoming Presentation of ‘Rime of the Ancient Mariner’
Jamestown resident and story teller Paul Leone drops by the WRFA studio to talk about his latest project, a complete recitation of the classic poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, "Rime of the Ancient Mariner." The presentation will take place both … [Read more...]
Latest Historical Markers in Jamestown Honor Robert H. Jackson
JAMESTOWN - The New York State Historic Marker program has recognized two more locations in downtown. According to the Robert H. Jackson Center, the Jamestown Fenton Building at 2 East Second Street and the Hotel Jamestown both recently … [Read more...]
Several Local Officials Attend Official Naming Ceremony of Jackson Federal Courthouse
BUFFALO - A Chautauqua County country lawyer who ascended all the way to a seat on the Supreme Court has received would could be his most important recognition to date. On Monday, more than 200 guests – including representatives of the federal and … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Federal Court Building Dedication Ceremony is Today
BUFFALO - A Supreme Court Justice who grew up in Chautauqua County and got his start right here in Jamestown will be recognized in Buffalo during a special ceremony later today. The United States Courthouse in Buffalo will officially be named in … [Read more...]
