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The Fozzie Bear Muppet is on exhibit courtesy of the Center for Puppetry Arts. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 4:51 PM EST February 19, 2021 JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Wocka Wocka Wocka... the Muppets' famous comedian is now making an appearance at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown. The Fozzie Bear puppet will be on display at the museum for visitors to enjoy.  Fozzie was developed by Frank Oz and is well known for his stand up comedy act and as Kermit's best friend. Fozzie made his first appearance on 'The Muppet Show' in 1976. “It’s wonderful that The Nationa...

[LISTEN] Jamestown City Council Hears from NCC Executive Director to Discuss Ward 3 Polling Location The Jamestown City Council held a virtual work session on Monday, Feb. 9, 2021 and a portion of the meeting focused on the National Comedy Center as the Ward 3 voting location for the primary and general election. NCC Executive Director Journey Gunderson was also in attendance to discuss the matter and answer questions. JAMESTOWN – The executive director of the National Comedy Center says organization wants what’s best for the Jamestown community and said that everyone is on the same tea...

County Board of Elections Will Work with City Officials to Discuss Alternative Polling Site for Ward 3 JAMESTOWN – The Chautauqua County Board of Elections says it has the final say in selecting the polling location for a group of voters in Jamestown – even if that means keeping it at the National Comedy Center (NCC) on W. Second Street. However, the county’s two election commissioners also say they are willing to work with local leaders to find a new location if need be. Earlier this month the board of elections reached out to Jamestown City Officials asking them to help identify pos...

gbacon@observertoday.com Rick Davis has served as the executive director of the 1891 Fredonia Opera House since 2005. Although the Opera House hasn’t had any events since the pandemic began, they’re as busy as ever, getting ready for when things do return. Two years ago, the village of Fredonia received a $2.5 million grant, of which $1.3 was for the Opera House’s remodeling. Davis called the timing of the pandemic “fortuitous,” noting that they’ve been able to use their downtime to completely gut and remodel the bathrooms, replace the windows and do some heating, ventilation and...

gbacon@observertoday.com Rick Davis has served as the executive director of the 1891 Fredonia Opera House since 2005. Although the Opera House hasn’t had any events since the pandemic began, they’re as busy as ever, getting ready for when things do return. Two years ago, the village of Fredonia received a $2.5 million grant, of which $1.3 was for the Opera House’s remodeling. Davis called the timing of the pandemic “fortuitous,” noting that they’ve been able to use their downtime to completely gut and remodel the bathrooms, replace the windows and do some heating, ventilation and...