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About 200 years ago the neighborhood surrounding Larkin Square was a business and manufacturing district for the city of Buffalo. By the 1950s, factories were shutting down and blight began to grow. But today that area, sometimes called Larkinville, has a new life full of new businesses, ...

Lakewood Women’s Club Holiday Cookie, Candy Exchange

Community

LAKEWOOD - Members of the Women’s Club of Lakewood recently kicked off the holiday season with a holiday cookie and candy exchange co-chaired by Marsha Hern and Lisa Burns. In addition to the cookies and candy, members listened to holiday music. A recipe book containing all of the prepared ...

JPS, CHQ Collaboration Helps Students “Act Right”

Community

Thanks to a continued partnership with Chautauqua Institution, students across Jamestown Public Schools are learning about the importance of a “contract.” Not one on pen and paper — but a contract signed by each student’s respect for their friends and marked by “acting right.” ...

JHS Penny Wars To Create New R.I.S.E Fund

Community

A longtime Jamestown High School tradition is underway with a new twist to expand its impact throughout the year. The annual “Penny Wars” fundraiser — a month-long fundraising competition organized by JHS Student Organization — will help establish the new RISE (Red and Green in ...

A Century Of Harmony

Community

Over 375 alumni of the Jamestown High School A Cappella Choir are expected to join this year’s choir for the organization’s 100th anniversary Vespers service this weekend. The performance will take place today at 4 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 120 Chandler Street. Admission is free and ...

Audubon To Hold Holiday Camps Dec. 30-31

Community

The Audubon Community Nature Center’s Holiday Camps will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 30-31 for children between the ages of 4 and 12. Children should dress so they are comfortable being out in the forecasted weather, bring water and snacks and a lunch that does not need ...