It's an idea that's helped boost the stature of other cities... and, a plan to light key points along the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk has been laid-out.  City officials say the Jamestown Riverwalk Illumination Project has been in the works for several months... and, is a take-off on the recent success of the multi-million dollar Buffalo Grain Elevator Project.  City Development Director Vince DeJoy says they brought in a specialist to design the local project. DeJoy says the city has been working with the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Board of Public Utilities, and the Gebbie Foundation on the project.  He says nine different locations -- including parts of the Riverwalk, the National Comedy Center, BPU Steam Tower, and the Washington Street Bridge pillars -- would be illuminated.   The city and the JRC will be submitting the approximately 404-thousand dollar project for 50-50 match funding from the state's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.  DeJoy and Mayor Sam Teresi says the Johnson Foundation has agreed to fund the cost of installing the fixtures, and paying the electric bill. Officials involved with other projects seeking CFA funding were also reviewed during last night's City Council work session.  One was to put a mural along the retaining wall for the Washington Street off-ramp to Barrett Avenue.  Another would help with the outdoor restortion project at St. Luke's Episcopal Church on East Fourth Street.

Local Congressman Tom Reed will be in Cleveland today for his first Republican National Convention... and, to show his support for Presidential candidate Donald Trump.  However... while Reed is going for the first time... a number of prominent Republicans... including former Presidential candidates John Kasich, Rand Paul and Jeb Bush... will not be there.  He says he's trying not to read too much into why some aren't going... and, is excited "to be part of it...." Former Presidents George H.W. Bush... and, George W. Bush will also not be in attendance for the convention... which kicked off early this afternoon... and will continue through Thursday.  Reed says he's looking to "renew old friendships..." and, will be continuing to "try to do my part of getting the country going in the right direction."  The Corning Republican made his comments during his weekly telephone conference call with Southern Tier Media.

Local Congressman Tom Reed also says Donald Trump's choice of Indiana Governor Mike Pence to be his vice-presidential running mate is a "solid pick."  Reed Monday reminded members of the media that he served in Congress with Pence during his first two years on the House of Representatives.  He says he looked up to Pence, and, adds he brings a lot of experience to the table.  Reed says he will also help keep conservatives in the fold. Pence served in the House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013... when he was elected the 50th governor of Indiana.  Reed says Pence was a "go to" person in the GOP Conference... and, had a "very good way of communicating" with other members of Congress.

Four Buffalo-area residents are safe after their boat had an electrical failure... and, began taking on water on Lake Erie Sunday afternoon.  Sheriff's officers say they received a call from one of the boaters just before 3 PM... saying there were four people on board, and that they were safe, and had life jackets on.  Deputies say the boat was located about 4-and-a-half miles west-northwest of Van Buren Point in the town of Portland.  The Sheriff's Office had a patrol vessel on duty... and, it responded.  The patrol located the boat and it was being assisted by another fishing boat that had been in the area.  The Sheriff's patrol was able to tow the boat safely to Dunkirk Harbor.  Their investigation showed that the boat in distress had an electrical problem... and, the occupants found that the boat was taking on water around seals in the back of the boat.  No one was hurt.  It was also found the owner and operator of the boat had maintained all of the emergency tools necessary to attract help from the fishing boat.  The four males -- including a teenager -- were from Lancaster, New York.

Officials from the county and city of Dunkirk gathered along Lake Erie Monday afternoon to welcome the new operator of the Chadwick Bay Marina on Lake Shore Drive East.  The new owner will also operate the former Stefan's Marina on Lake Shore Drive West.  Charles Pringle, owner of Holiday Harbor in Celoron, says he is bringing his brand to another lake and expects to offer a full range of services. County Executive Vince Horrigan, joined officials from the County IDA for the announcement.  He believes the announcement will lead to more development in the North County area... and, along with the Athenex project... will provide another boost to the north county.  Mayor Willie Rosas, who also attended the announcement, says he is pleased to see the deal... which was over a year in the making... has been finalized.  Future plans include the construction of a showroom for new boats on the site.  The county's Industrial Development Agency is providing financial assistance through a loan from the Al Tech Revolving Loan Fund... and, certain tax abatements.

We are "very close" to finding another plant in the Universe that is like Earth.  That from Monday's featured lecturer at Chautauqua Institution.   Slate's "Bad Astronomy" Blog Creator Phil Plait says scientists are finding so many new planets over the past 30 years... we will eventually find the ideal circumstances for "another Earth" to be found.  Speaking with our Dennis Webster and Matt Warren... Plait noted that we have been finding more planets recently that have water -- a precursor for life. Plait says that is what's called the "Goldylocks Zone."  He also talked about the science of global Climate Change... which he says is agreed to by an "overwhelming number" of scientists.  He says the phenominon does not produce "consistant outcomes," though.  Plait says one part of Antactica is seeing melting... while more snow is falling in another area.  But... he says that is likely caused by added water vapor in the air... and, the wind blowing that over a colder area.

A cold front moving through the Jamestown-area Monday brought a few thunderstorms and showers during the morning... then later in the day.  However... the rainfall from those storms didn't bring much relief from our Drought situation.  That from Meteorologist Bob Hamilton with the National Weather Service in Buffalo... who says some areas did pick up some measureable rainfall. Some more showers and thunderstorms came through about mid-afternoon... just before the front, which brought in drier air.  Hamilton says the rest of the work week looks generally rain free.  He says the next chance of rain will be late Thursday into Friday... but, he says there won't be much there either.