Jamestown, which had the highest percent of Swedish born citizens of any city in the United States by 1920, will host its 23rd annual Scandinavian Folk Festival at the Northwest Arena on Saturday and Sunday. "We expect 1,200 people attending this year's Festival," says co-coordinator Donald ...
Nine employees recently hit a major milestone in their careers at the Fredonia Central School District. The Board of Education granted tenure to nine teachers at a recent meeting, including Dominic Hitchcock, Rhea Nelson, Steven Swart, Amy Zappie, April Powers, Heidi Bates, Tyler Burkett, ...
Two people have been charged by Ellicott police after incidents at the Quality Inn in Falconer over the past week - though town officials said the hotel is still passing weekly code enforcement inspections. Caleb E Dellahoy, 18, of Falconer was charged with second-degree harassment, second-degree obstructing governmental administration and disorderly conduct on July 13 at 12:50 p.m. after officers responded to a reported fight. Dellahoy was allegedly outside of the Falconer hotel punching a person outside of the hotel's entrance. Dellahoy will be in Ellicott Town Court later. On ...
Chautauqua County is looking to move several of its south county offices under one roof. Later this month the county legislature will be voting on a resolution to lease about 54,000 square feet at 310-322 East 3rd St., Jamestown. That is the Lynn building which is in the process of being ...
On Saturday at 10 a.m., Veterans 4 Christ will be gathering for its monthly breakfast brunch. This breakfast is free for veterans, active-duty military and a plus one. The Gospel Church of Fredonia will be cooking and serving a delicious homemade breakfast. A special event will be happening after the brunch so please plan on staying a bit longer than normal. Quilts of Valor will be honoring veterans with a handmade quilt in a meaningful ceremony. All of this takes place at Tri-Church Parish in Brocton. Veterans 4 Christ have a busy summer. Please plan on joining us for one or ...
The Lakeshore Humane Society's 22nd Annual Giant Yard Sale will be Friday, Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (a day of early bird shopping, with a $3 entrance fee for this day only); Saturday, Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Floral Hall at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, located at 1089 Central Ave. in Dunkirk. The Yard Sale is LHS's biggest fundraiser of the year, as the organization works to help companion animals be safe, healthy, and find permanent, loving homes. All three days of the event, there will also be a bake sale, basket ...
