Jamestown man arrested for trespassing at city establishment following alleged "physical confrontations...."
A city man has been arrested on a trespassing charge after allegedly entering a bar on Jamestown's northside bar early this morning and getting into "physical confrontations" with multiple customers. City police called to the Wine Cellar at 309 North Main St. about 2:40 a.m., and, learned that 29 year-old Robert Cordero had earlier been told to leave the establishment. He was also told not to return... but, he did. Cordero was arrested without further incident... and, was arraigned on one count of third-degree criminal trespassing. He was released pending a future court appearance.
Death of man found unresponsive on apartment floor being investigated...
Jamestown police are confirming that they are investigating the "suspicious" death of a man found inside a westside apartment complex Wednesday. However... details are very sketchy at this point. The Post-Journal reports that Jamestown firefighters were initally called to the Park View Aparments at 401 W. Fourth St. shortly after Noon for an unresponsive person spotted on the floor of an apartment. A county coroner was called to the scene. City police are calling the death suspicious, and it remains under investigation.
Craft beer company in Warren, Pa. purchasing former Jamestown Brewing Company...
A craft brewing company in Warren, Pennsylvania has now purchased the former Jamestown Brewing Company's location on West Third Street in Jamestown. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board Tuesday approved a $950,000 low-interest loan to Wicked Warren's to purchase the building at 115-121 West Third. IDA officials say the business will be operated by Robert Roth, who is also majority owner of the first Wicked Warren’s, already in operation in Warren, Pennsylvania. IDA Chief Executive Officer Mark Geise says Roth will serve as president of the Jamestown operation... and, has 27 years of experience running his own business. In addition, the proposed Jamestown business will include a vice president and head brewer with over 15 years of brewing experience, along with a front of house and banquet manager with 12 years of experience, both of whom currently work at the Wicked Warren’s location in Pennsylvania. The opening date is planned for March of this year.
Man from Sherman arrested after damaging property during altercation...
A Sherman man faces several charges following an altercation in which he damaged another person's property... and, threatened others at the home. Sheriff's officers say they were called to the unidentified location in the village of Sherman just after 6 p.m. Tuesday on a report of some kind of dispute. When they got there... deputies say their investigation showed that 24 year-old Trevor Kneer damaged the property... and, the incident occured in the presence of a young child. Officers later arrested Kneer on two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief... second-degree aggravated harassment... and, endangering the welfare of a child. Kneer was taken to the county jail... where he's being held pending centralized arraignment.
County Legislature approves added funding for safety and security equipment for eclipse viewing...
Chautauqua County lawmakers... after some debate... have approved taking nearly $200,000 out of reserve funds to purchase safety equipment for the viewing of the Total Solar Eclipse. The request was made in committee by Director of Emergency Services Noel Guttman to purchase disaster computer software, medical supplies... back-up communications... and, two large message signs. During Wednesday night's meeting... Fredonia Democrat Susan Parker opposed the measure... especially the two signs. Parker also opposed using undesignated fund balance to fund it -- especially after the legislature denied allowing $1-million to be used from fund balance to lower taxes. Sheridan Republican Terry Neibel later offered a compromise amendment to get the funding from the county's 3% occupancy -- or bed tax. Since the eclipse viewing will draw visitors... he believed that might be a better way to go. However... Majority Leader Dave Wilfong of Jamestown noted use of the bed tax was discussed... and, the county was told by some state leaders to not do it. Neibel's amendment failed... and, the original resolution was approved in a straight party-line vote, 13-5. Chautauqua County is considered to be one of the prime viewing areas for the Total Solar Eclipse on Mon., Apr. 8.
Jamestown School Board approves "Superintendent's Day" on Apr. 8th to allow eclipse viewing...
Students in the Jamestown Public Schools will have the entire day on Monday, April 8 to be able to witness the once in a lifetime Total Solar Eclipse. The Jamestown School Board this week approved making that Monday a "Superintendent’s Conference Day" with no student attendance. School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker says the decision was made following guidance regarding the expected influx of tourists and visitors to Chautauqua County due to the eclipse... which is to take place around dismissal time at 3:15 p.m. that day. Whitaker says Apr. 8 was originally to be the first day back to school after the Spring Recess... which runs from Apr. 1-5. He says the administration spoke with other districts... which are also planning to not be in session that day. Whitaker says the district will be distributing viewing and safety information. He says those items will be passed out to students and staff prior to the break. He says NASA says viewing any part of the bright Sun without proper protection can instantly cause severe eye injury.
