Jan. 24 — 1900: Jamestown Gas Co.announced plans to cease operations as natural gas became the dominant energy source. — 1953: Roger Tory Peterson Day was celebrated in Jamestown, honoring the renowned naturalist and ornithologist. — 2011: The main lodge at Cockaigne ski resort ...

Jan. 22 — 1880: The village of Lakewood officially received its name, becoming the first location in the world with this designation. Previously, it was called Lake View and Cowings. — 1934: City College (a precursor to Jamestown Community College) held its first night class, laying the ...

Jan. 19 — 1870: Counterfeiters were discovered operating in the area of Panama Rocks, adding to the site’s lore as a place of mystery and intrigue. — 1960: Elizabeth Packard, widow of J. Ward Packard of the Packard Motor Company, passed away. The couple were renowned philanthropists ...

SATURDAY, JAN. 18 Fredonia Farmers’ Market Masonic Lodge, 321 E. Main St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits. Fred Basket (Fredonia Food Pantry) Fredonia Presbyterian Church, ...

FRIDAY, JAN. 17 Roger Tory Peterson Institute Gallery Walk RTPI, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Must be an RTPI member or purchase regular museum admission. Limit 15 persons. Reservations at 716 665-2473, Anderson-Lee Library presents: The Secret Society of the Twisted Stitchers 43 ...

Memorial and honor books at the Patterson Library in Westfield for Aug. 1 to Dec. 31:Cupcakes everywhere One sweet tale of overcoming infertility by Erin Sarris was given by Nadine Stacy Chamber Divers The Untold Story of the D-Day Scientists Who Changed Special Operations Forever by ...