December 6

1859: Abolitionist John Brown’s body passed through Chautauqua County after his execution.

1897: Towns along the Conewango Creek protested against Jamestown dumping sewage into the waterway.

1925: The first church service broadcast in Jamestown aired on WCOL, later known as WJTN.

1962: Lakewood began fluoridating its water supply to improve public health.