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Published August 27The Voice Finalist Performs in Fredonia Lucas West Takes the Stage at Opera House, August 28
FREDONIA, NY The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center will present An Evening with The Voice’s Lucas West on Fri., Aug. 28, at 7:30pm. Rochester-based vocalist, instrumentalist, and songwriter […]
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Published August 27City of Jamestown Announces New Round of ROI Jamestown Business & Commercial Grants
JAMESTOWN, NY – August 27, 2026 – The City of Jamestown Department of Development is announcing the opening of the next application window for ROI Jamestown: Reinvestment for Opportunity & Impact, a competitive grant program supporting investment in Jamestown’s commercial…
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Published July 21Historic Marker to Honor Legacy of J.P. Danielson Tool Company in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN, NY – July 21, 2026 – The City of Jamestown invites residents and community members to attend the dedication of a historic marker honoring the legacy of the J.P. Danielson Tool Company, a company whose innovation, craftsmanship, and contributions helped shape…
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Published June 23City of Jamestown to Celebrate National Night Out on August 4
JAMESTOWN, NY – June 23, 2026 – The City of Jamestown will join communities across the nation in celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to…
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Published May 20Honoring Valor: Medal of Honor Recipients at Lake View Cemetery
JAMESTOWN, NY – May 20, 2026 – The City of Jamestown and the Jamestown Veterans Commission are recognizing three Civil War Medal of Honor recipients interred at Lake View Cemetery. Their service reflects actions performed at the highest recognized level of military distinction in…
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Published May 19Honoring the Founding Generation: Revolutionary War Patriots Resting at Lake View Cemetery
JAMESTOWN, NY – May 19, 2026 – As communities across the nation prepare to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, the City of Jamestown and the Jamestown Veterans Commission are recognizing the enduring legacy of the Revolutionary War patriots laid…
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Published May 04Annual Memorial Day Flag Placement Set for Soldier Circle
JAMESTOWN, NY – May 4, 2026 – The City of Jamestown Veterans Memorial Commission will conduct its annual flag placement at Soldier Circle in Lake View Cemetery on Thursday, May 21 at 4:00 p.m. as part of the community’s Memorial Day observance. Community members are invited to…
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Published April 06City of Jamestown Announces Tactical Grant Award for Police Department SWAT Team
JAMESTOWN, NY – April 2, 2026 – The City of Jamestown is proud to announce that the Jamestown Police Department has been awarded $75,000 through the Tactical Team Grant Program to support its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team. This funding is intended to address key…
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Published April 06City of Jamestown Announces the Appointment of Acting Fire Chief
JAMESTOWN, NY – April 2, 2026 – The City of Jamestown is proud to announce the appointment of Ryan Roush as Acting Fire Chief of the Jamestown Fire Department, effective immediately. Chief Roush brings nearly two decades of dedicated service, experience, and leadership to this…
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Published April 06City of Jamestown Announces Appointment of New Police Chief
JAMESTOWN, NY – April 2, 2026 – The City of Jamestown is proud to announce the permanent appointment of Scott Forster as Chief of Police for the Jamestown Police Department. Chief Forster brings 16 years of dedicated service to the Jamestown Police Department (JPD). He was…
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Published March 09Jamestown’s 78th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Hops Back to Allen Park Soccer Fields on March 28th
JAMESTOWN, NY – March 4, 2026 – The City of Jamestown Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department is delighted to announce the return of a beloved springtime tradition. The 78th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, March 28th at 11:00 a.m. at the Allen Park Soccer…