November 14, 1896 – Celoron, a village beloved for its lakeside charm, was officially incorporated. The village soon blossomed into a vibrant community and popular summer destination, especially with the establishment of Celoron Park, which attracted thousands to its shores and added greatly ...

TUESDAY, NOV. 12 “Wing and a Prayer Exhibit” City of Jamestown lobby, 200 E. Third St., Jamestown, 9 a.m. To 8 p.m. Weekdays through Dec. 8 other than Thanksgiving, Black Friday. Showcases contributions made by the Jamestown citizens and businesses during WWII. Photos, artifacts, ...

Older veterans are asking the younger generation to follow in their footsteps once again. During Veterans Day ceremonies in Jamestown on Monday, Bill Johnston, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 53 commander, took note of how few of his fellow Vietnam veterans are part of services like ...

On Nov 16, it’s all about the cats and raising money for the Chautauqua County Humane Society for the Reg Lenna Center For The Arts. Director of Marketing and Communications for the Reg Lenna, Len Barry, said Cat Video Fest is put on by the company Oscilloscope Laboratories and has been a ...

November 7, 1898 – Theodore Roosevelt made his first visit to Jamestown, where he likely made a strong impression on local residents. As a progressive leader and future president, his ideas and charisma were known to captivate audiences and would leave a lasting legacy on the region’s ...

November 6, 1899 – Willis Whitney received a deed for an artificial island called “The Crib” in Chautauqua Lake, marking a unique piece of local lore. Whitney, originally from Jamestown, went on to become a renowned chemist and established the General Electric Research Laboratories, ...