Fire damages Keywell Building near Falconer...
A fire that started inside a dust-collection unit on the side of the Keywell building -- just outside Falconer -- triggered a smokey blaze early Thursday morning.  Chautauqua County emergency dispatchers say Falconer fire crews were called to the scene at 1873 Linden Blvd just before 6:30 a.m., and were joined by firefighters from Kennedy, Gerry, and, Kiantone... County EMS, Ellicott Police and Rescue 7 from Fluvanna.  The fire was declared out just after 8 a.m., and, no injuries were reported.  The cause is under investigation.

Langworthy announces Farm Bill "listing session" in Chautauqua County during chamber breakfast...
The House of Representatives returns to Washington right after Labor Day... and, a number of issues will need to be addressed heading into the Fall.  One is getting a new, five year Farm Bill in place.  This year... Chautauqua County will have a role in that process.  During the annual Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce's Congressional Breakfast Wednesday morning in Dunkirk... local Congressman Nick Langworthy announced that a Farm Bill 'listening session' will be held in Chautauqua County next Wed., Sept. 6 in the town of Portland at Cornell Cooperative Extension.  Langworthy says the meeting will run for two-hours... 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at extension's office on West Main Rd.  The Buffalo-area Republican... who is a member of the House Agriculture Committee... says the chairman of that committee... Glenn "GT" Thompson... will be on hand.  Thompson represents a large part of Northwestern Pennsylvania -- including Warren County -- which borders the state line.  
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Langworthy was in Chautauqua County for much of the day Wednesday... and, besides passing a new Farm Bill, Langworthy says Congress will have to deal with government spending, and that could lead to another crisis... namely a potential government shut-down.  He adds that inflation is the biggest issue he hears about from constituents in the 23rd District.  The chamber breakfast was held at Shorewood Country Club. 

Langworthy joins Chautauqua Lake stakeholder to talk funding and other issues...
Congressman Langworthy was also in Chautauqua County to meet with the many stakeholders in Chautauqua Lake about on-going efforts to maintain the lake.  Langworthy spent much of a just over one-hour meeting with leaders of those groups yesterday to see what they need and how he can help out.  The Buffalo-area Republican says it helps that he's in the House majority... and, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is in the majority in that chamber... and, he says the New York Democrat has agreed to work with him on issues regarding the lake.  County Executive P.J. Wendel is looking for sustained funding for lake maintenance... with one proposal being instituting a boat user fee.  Wendel expressed his appreciation to Langworthy for his help in a relatively short period of time during his first-term.  Langworthy... who is a native of Cherry Creek... says the lake -- and it's condition -- is a "big deal" here.  Several entities were represented at the meeting... including the Chautauqua Lake Management and Watershed Alliance... Chautauqua Lake Association... and, the Chautauqua Lake Partnership.  Foundations were also represented... along with Chautauqua Institution. 

City woman arrested after allegedly throwing glass cup at male victim...
A Jamestown woman has been arrested following a domestic incident in which she threw a glass cup at a male victim... injuring him.  City police were called to an East Fifth St. home shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday for a "domestic dispute in progress."  Further investigation revealed that 31 year-old Toni Schnars had struck the man in the knee and ankle with the cup before fleeing the scene.  Officers was later found by a probation officer, and other offices from the first platoon.  Schnars was taken to the city jail without further incident... and, jailed pending arraignment on charges including third-degree assault... fourth-degree criminal michief...and, Aggravated Family Offense. The male victim suffered minor injuries from the incident.

Jamestown woman arrested for trespassing in Cherry St. Parking Ramp...
A city woman has been arrested for trespassing after she was allegedly found sitting in one of the stairwells of the Cherry Street Parking Ramp.  Jamesotwn police say a patrol officer was conducting an "area check" of the ramp at 15 West Fifth St. just after 9 a.m. Wednesday due to numerous trespass and criminal mischief complaints in recent months.  Officers say they found 36 year-old Lovella Kellom in the stairwell... but, she was not a customer of the ramp.  With that... she was issued an appearance ticket for city court on a trespassing charge.

Westfield Grape & Wine Festival set for this Saturday in Westfield...
Celebrating grapes and the harvest is not new to the Lake Erie grape belt in Chautauqua County.  But... there’s never been a festival in Westfield -- until this year.  General Manager of the Growers' Co-op in Westfield, Steve Cockram is also a member of the committee that’s put together the first-ever Grape and Wine Festival.  It’ll be this Saturday, Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at two locations: Moore Park in the center of Westfield, and the Grape Discovery Center just west of the village.  Admission is free.  There’ll be grape-themed events and fun activities at both locations.  Another of the organizers, Melissa Baideme, says at 2:30 Saturday afternoon, the ‘Blessing of the Grapes’ will take place at the Grape Discovery Center.  The festival will also mark the 10th anniversary of the Grape Discovery Center.