DUNKIRK - The Chautauqua County Fair has been canceled for this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers of the fair said the decision came after careful consideration and once it became clear that cancellation was the prudent choice to help … [Read more...]
Tarp Skunks’ Inaugural Season Cancelled
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Tarp Skunks will have to wait until 2021 to take the field at Diethrick Park. On Wednesday the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League announced it was cancelling the 2020 season, just three weeks prior to the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund Discusses 2018 16-18 Babe Ruth World Series
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 28 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Kim Ecklund about the 2018 16-18 Year-old Babe Ruth World Series, coming to Jamestown's Diethrick Park in August. Ecklund is on the local BRWS … [Read more...]
2015 13-year-Old Babe Ruth World Series Begins Saturday at Diethrick Park
JAMESTOWN, NY - The 2015 13-year old Babe Ruth World Series is just about ready to get underway at Diethrick Park in Jamestown. On Thursday the Board of directors and several volunteers greeted each of the visiting teams, who arrived throughout … [Read more...]
Jammers Offering Free Admission to Important Tuesday Night Home Game
JAMESTOWN - The Jammers are giving away free tickets to Tuesday's “First-Half Season Title” game against the West Virginia Miners. According to team officials, a win Tuesday by the Jammers guarantees the team a playoff spot and home field … [Read more...]
JPD Continues Investigation into Anonymous Bomb Threat Before Jammers’ Game
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police are investigating an anonymous bomb threat that was made at Russell Diethrick Park early Wednesday night, prior to the start of the Jamestown Jammers game. According to a report in the Jamestown Post Journal, the call … [Read more...]
City and Community Leaders Announce New Baseball Team for 2015 Season
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown will continue to have baseball taking place at Russell Diethrick Park, starting next May. On Thursday, city officials joined community leaders and members of The Prospect League during an afternoon press … [Read more...]
City Officials to Make Announcement at Diethrick Park Thursday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi and several other local officials will be meeting at Diethrick Park Thursday afternoon for a special announcement that may involve the future of baseball in the city. Earlier this year it was announced that the … [Read more...]
Jammers Home Opener is Friday, ‘Touch a Tuck’ Event Set for Saturday
JAMESTOWN - Today’s the day that professional baseball gets underway in Jamestown. The Jamestown Jammers 2014 Season Opener is Friday Night at Diethrick Park as the team hosts the Mohoning Valley Scrappers. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 … [Read more...]
Jammers Will Need Commitment from Entire Community to Ensure a Future in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Professional baseball has had a presence in Jamestown for 75 years, but if the city wants to continue to keep a single A team, it will need the support of the entire community. That’s according Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who admits it’s … [Read more...]
