City man arrested for trying to break into eastside Key Bank...
A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly trying to break into the Key Bank location on the city's eastside last weekend.  Jamestown police were called to the bank at 417 Spring St. shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday on a complaint of a man trying to break-in.  Officers say they located 20 year-old Zachary Conklin at the scene trying to gain access to the bank in an attempt to steal property.  Conklin was arrested for third-degree attempted burglary.  He was taken to the city jail pending arraignment.

Ashville man arrested following alleged burglary on drug, giving fake name charges...
An Ashville man has been arrested on charges of drug possession and giving police a false name after allegedly breaking into a home on Jamestown's southside last weekend.  City police were called to a "burglary-in-progress" shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday... and, learned that 52 year-old Sean Trask had broken into the residence... and, got inside through a window.  While officers were on scene, Trask tried to return to the scene through some backyards.  However... police made contact with him... and, Trask gave them a false name to avoid being arrested.  He was taken into custody... and, during a search... Trask was allegedly found in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine.  The victim did not wish to pursue charges... so, Trask was only charged with second-degree criminal impersonation... and, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Town of Busti kicks off Bicentennial year with re-enactment, proclamation and fireworks...
A large crowd was on hand most of the day Sunday in Lakewood to kick-off the town of Busti's Bicentennial Celebration.  The opening ceremony was held during activities at the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club... and, featured proclamations from local, state and federal leaders.  Among them was State Assemblyman Andy Goodell... who joined with others in celebrating the town's rich history of leadership... and, firsts -- including the first woman admitted to the state Bar Association, Kate Stoneman.  Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel... who has been a long-time resident of the town of Busti... noted that he, and his two of his predecessors were all from Busti.  They were Greg Edwards and Joseph Gerace.  While he's now the mayor of Lakewood... Randy Holcomb talked about being involved in Busti Town government for 38 years... 30 of those as assessor... and, thanked officials for allowing him to be part of it.  State Senator George Borrello and a representative for Congressman Nick Langworthy also spoke... and, handed commendations to current Town Supervisor Jesse Robbins.  Robbins portrayed the first supervisor, Daniel Sherman, in reenacting their first meeting.  Afterwards... he thanked everyone involved... in putting the Bicentennial together.  

Miss Busti is crowned at Bicentennial event...
During the Bicentennial celebration... the town announced the new Miss Busti for this year's events and activities.  Supervisor Jesse Robbins announced that Reece Beaver was named the winner from the Friday night competition.  First runner-up was Loren Cotter, and Second runner-up was Maddie McIntyre.  Robbins says all three wrote essays about the town... and, says the judges had a difficult time determining a winner out of that.  All three will be seniors at Southwestern High School this Fall.  Reece Beaver thanked everyone who came out... and, helping the town celebrate.  Several other activites and events were held during the Bicentennial Kick-off... including a cornhole tournament... bounce houses for the kids... and, a chicken barbecue.  The day concluded with a fireworks show.

Jamestown man accused of threatening another person with knife last week...
A city woman is accused of threatening another woman with a knife during a dispute on Jamestown's eastside late last week.  City police were called to the undisclosed location just after 9 p.m. last Thursday on a reported dispute with a weapon involved.  Officers investigated... and, found that the suspect, 20-year-old Skylar Mabee, had threatened the other female with a knife.  Mabee was arrested and arraigned on one count of second-degree menacing... and, was issued an appearance ticket for city court.

Homer City coal-fired power plant, used for additional power in NYS, to be retired in July...
The largest coal-burning power plant in Pennsylvania is to begin decommissioning on July 1, and, that could have ramifications to Western New York.  The Homer City Generating Station is about 50 miles east of Pittsburgh.  Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter Director Thomas Schuster says the plant has experienced some financial issues... and, hasn't operated above 50% capacity since 2015.  Last year, he says it was at less than 20% of capacity.  Schuster notes the shutdown process is already resulting in cleaner air, but plant workers' employment can't help but be affected.  Owners of the Homer City station cite high coal prices and increasingly warm winters that drive down energy demand as reasons for the shutdown.  Schuster emphasizes if Pennsylvania had been part of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative known as "Reggie" -- RGGI -- limits would have been imposed on carbon dioxide from power plants – and a significant amount of money could have been reinvested to help the local community with its economic transition.  He says there would have been $800-million available in that fund... starting last year.  Suppliers in New York have bought extra electric supply to meet demand from the Homer City plant.