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Passing Of A River Legend

October 25, 2019

When Charlie Jones, president of Amherst Madison, died at the age of 101, he could look back on a river career with few parallels. During World War II, Jones served… Read More

Well-Wishers Help Celebrate Charlie Jones’ 100th Birthday Over the course of three celebrations on consecutive days, some 700 friends and well-wishers came to wish Charlie Jones a happy 100th birthday. (Photo by Carrie Kirk)

Over the course of three celebrations on consecutive days, some 700 friends and well-wishers came to wish Charlie Jones a happy 100th birthday. (Photo by Carrie Kirk)

Well-Wishers Help Celebrate Charlie Jones’ 100th Birthday

June 15, 2018

At a June 4 party at Port Amherst, W.Va.— the last of three in a row to mark the 100th birthday of Charlie Jones, president and CEO of Amherst Madison… Read More