A Veterans Day ceremony will be held in downtown Jamestown Saturday. American Legion Ira Lou Springs Post 149 and St. Luke's Episcopal Church will hold a ceremony at 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of Third and Main Streets. Another service will be … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast: Ep 07 – A Conversation with Female Military Veterans
YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team – Hillary Belin, Indo Quinones, Alize Scott, and Cienna Simon – discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Veterans Day is the Last Statewide Free Fishing Day of 2022
Today is the last statewide Free Fishing Day of the year. Governor Kathy Hochul said the day was chosen as part of Veterans Day. She said fishing is considered one of the most therapeutic outdoor activities, making it an ideal activity for … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Hear Police, Fire Budget Presentations; Review Video-Conferencing Law
American Rescue Plan funded projects related to housing and funds for non-profits are back on the Jamestown City Council work session agenda for tonight. Council also will review a local law that authorizes the use of video-conferencing for public … [Read more...]
Active Military, Veterans Ride CARTS for Free on Veterans Day
Veterans and active military personnel can ride CARTS for free on Veterans Day. The Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System announced that this will apply to city fixed routes next Thursday, November 11th. Veterans will just need to show a valid … [Read more...]
Several Activities and Services Planned for Veterans Day in Jamestown
Wednesday is Veterans Day and several local events are planned in the community. Members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars will gather at 10 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Jamestown for a ceremony. At 11 a.m, the American Legion will … [Read more...]
Veterans Day Services Planned in Jamestown at Veterans Park, St. Luke’s, and Lakeview Cemetery
JAMESTOWN - Today is Veterans Day and there are several activities happening around the area to recognize and thank those who've served in the U.S. military. Later this morning the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 53 will gather at Veterans Memorial … [Read more...]
Veterans Day Events Scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day is this weekend and it also marks a special year to honor those who’ve served in the military. Sunday, Nov. 11 will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I – at the time called "The Great War" or the "War to End all … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Veterans Services Director Gregory Carlson
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Gregory Carlson, director of Veterans Services in Chautauqua County. … [Read more...]
Several Events Planned for Veterans Day Across Chautauqua County
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - Wednesday is Veterans Day and there are several events scheduled to honor an estimated 11,000 veterans currently living throughout the county. In Jamestown, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 53 will host a ceremony at 10 a.m. … [Read more...]