City man sentenced to 9 years on drug and weapons charges...
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to nine-years in state prison after pleading guilty to a felony weapon's charge in Chautauqua County Court.  District Attorney Jason Schmidt says 44 year-old Anthony Cunningham was given the term Monday by County Court Judge David Foley for second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.  Schmidt says the plea also covers a third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance charge.  He says Cunningham was arrested in June of 2022 on the charges... and, entered the plea this past June 13.  In addition to the 9 years... Cunningham was given five-years post-release supervision for the weapons conviction.  Schmidt says this was his second felony conviction in Chautauqua County within 10 years, making him a predicate Felon.  Cunningham was sentenced in December 2022 for violation of probation for a previous felony conviction... and, he was also sentenced to 8 years for that with 5 years of post-release supervision.  Schmidt says the sentences will run concurrently.

Wendel looking forward to having all employee contracts in place as budget work begins...
Chautauqua County lawmakers will take up resolutions approving employee contracts between the county and two bargaining units when they meet this week in Mayville.  County Executive P-J Wendel says he expects to legislature to approve the contracts at Wednesday night's session... one of which is with county's largest bargaining unit:  The Civil Service Employees Association Local #6300... which represents about 700 workers, and the CCSEA... which includes corrections officers at the jail, and emergency dispatchers.  Wendel says he'll be happy to have all employee contracts done before work on the 2024 budget begins in earnest.  Work is aleady underway on the spending plan.  Wendel was also asked about State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's recent announcement indicating that the tax cap will remain at 2% for another year.  With that... he says the county should be "okay" with that.  Wendel says the goal again is a "structurally balanced budget" that does not rely on fund balance.  He says it was more a challenge in developing the 2023 budget plan due to last year's higher inflation rate.

City man faces obstruction charges after week weapon's complaint...
A Jamestown man was arrested early last weekend after a call for a person with a weapon in the area of Chandler and Cross Streets.  City police say they were called to the scene shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday... and located 24 year-old Christian Jewell... and, two other subjects in the area.  While officers tried to conduct an investigation into the complaint... they say Jewell was acting disorderly... and, not following officer’s verbal commands.  He tried to leave the scene and tried to pull away from officers several times.  He also made several threats towards officers and slapped one officer's hand.  He was arrested for second-degree obstructing governmental administration... and, was taken to the city jail pending arraignment.

City woman sought on warrant arrested in Jamestown...
A wanted Jamestown woman now faces a resisting arrest charge after allegedly struggling with city police who were trying to take her into custody late last week.  Jamestown police say they responded to a northside address just before 11 PM last Thursday on a warrant check.  On arrival... officers say they made contact with 36 year-old Samantha Hitchcock... who was found to have an active warrant for her arrest out of City Court.  When being taken into custody... they say Hitchcock began actively resisting... but, after a brief struggle she was taken into custody and taken to the city jail, where she was additionally charged with resisting arrest.

Items being accepted for inclusion in 60th anniversary Fenton Time Capsule...
The Fenton History Center in Jamestown is celebrating its 60th anniversary and is looking for items to fill a time capsule to be opened during the centennial... 40 years from now.  Collections Manager Norm Carlson is chair of the Fenton's 'time capsule committee.'  He describes what they are looking for... and, they should be items that depicts life in Jamestown as it is now -- with special emphasis on the "Fenton history itself."  Items need to be small... as the capsule is only 12x12x18 inches in size.  All donations need to be delivered to the Fenton by the end of August, so they can be evaluated for possible inclusion.  He says you can bring them to him at Hall House... or drop it off at the mansion.  Carlson adds that newspaper clippings are not good contributions, as they deteriorate too quickly.  Items in a digital format will be accepted.  For more information contact the Fenton directly.  

Quattrone says 14 local children took part in NYS Sheriff's Summer Camp...
There were 14 children from Chautauqua County that took part in the annual New York State Sheriff's Institute Summer Camp in the Finger Lakes region recently.  The week-long camp is for boys and girls ages 9-to-12 who would not be able to have an opportunity to attend a summer camp due to economic reasons.  Sheriff Jim Quattrone says the opportunity is made possible through the generosity of donors to the Sheriffs' Institute... which solicits money from the area to send the campers.  Quattrone says they learn skills, and they're heard positive results when they return home.  The Sheriffs' Institute Summer Camp has provided disadvantaged youth across New York State with the experience on Keuka Lake since 1986.