Maj. John Merchant of the Salvation Army of Jamestown speaks after a ceremonial groundbreaking event for the army’s new $5.7 million Anew Domestic Violence Shelter Friday. P-J photo by Christopher Blakeslee

Salvation Army of Jamestown’s board members and leaders conduct a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday at the army’s main building, 83 S. Main St., in honor of the start of construction of a new, Anew Domestic Violence Shelter. P-J photo by Christopher Blakeslee