The City of Jamestown unveiled its 78th Historic Marker at the site of the former Winter Garden Theater in downtown Jamestown. City Historian and Historic Marker Committee Chair Ashley Senske described what the Winter Garden Theater looked like … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] JRC Sees No Easy Fix for Potters Terrace, Officials Weighing Options
LISTEN TO INTERVIEW AT SOUNDCLOUD JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) says it's currently in the process of evaluating what the future has in store for Potters Terrace in downtown Jamestown. The unique Potters Terrace … [Read more...]
25-Year Development Odyssey: The National Comedy Center Finds a Home in Jamestown’s Historic Train Station
JAMESTOWN, NY - The acquisition of the Gateway Train Station (formerly "Erie-Lackawanna Train Station") and its surrounding property by the National Comedy Center in the Summer of 2017 was the culmination of a 25-year renovation and development … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Names Lindquist as New Executive Director
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has announced an expansion of its staff and scope of work. On Friday, the JRC announced that Greg Lindquist will serve as its new Executive Director, beginning Monday, September 30. Lindquist will … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Business Owners Voice Displeasure with No St. Paddy’s Celebration in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - There’s not going to be a St. Patrick’s Day Parade or related festivities this year, and that hasn’t gone unnoticed by residents and businesses in the city. On Tuesday, the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) held an informational … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Mayor Taps City Councilman as City’s Next Development Director
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi has announced his appointment to be the city of Jamestown’s next director of development. On Wednesday afternoon, the mayor held a news conference to introduce Vince DeJoy as his appointment to serve as development … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown Renaissance Corp. Announces Merger with DJDC
JAMESTOWN - Some changes are taking place in the way two local organizations help to promote and develop the Jamestown area. According to a media release sent out yesterday afternoon by the Jamestown Renaissance Corp., that agency is combing … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Pirates Caravan to Arrive in Jamestown Dec. 13
JAMESTOWN - The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced their 2012 Winter Caravan bus stop details for Jamestown —home of the Pirates new short-season Single-A affiliate, the Jamestown Jammers. On Thursday, December 13, fans will have the opportunity to … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: DJDC Announces Snowball Drop Promotion
JAMESTOWN - A total of 2,000 pingpong balls redeemable for prizes at local businesses, organizations and events will be dropped from the top of a Fire Department ladder truck at Third and Spring streets Nov. 30 in the fifth annual Jamestown Cycle … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Winter Market Continues Today with New Hours
JAMESTOWN - The Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation has announced new operating hours for the weekly Downtown Jamestown Winter Market. The market will remain open every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through January 31. A free live canning … [Read more...]
