Jamestown man arrested after menacing woman with a knife on southside...
A city man has been arrested for allegedly threatening a woman with an exacto knife... and, chasing her down a Jamestown street with it as she was trying to get away. City police were called to the area of Foote Avenue and Harrison Street about 10:30 a.m. Monday for a domestic incident. Officers say they found that 37 year-old Douglas Puckett had threatened the woman... then chased after her. Police took Puckett into custody... and, charged him with one count of second-degree menacing... and, two counts of second-degree harassment.. He was taken to the city jail pending arraignment.
Rise of women's sports highlighted during Hall of Fame induction dinner...
The rise of women's sports... driven by Title-9 more than a half-century ago... was quite evident at Monday night's Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame induction dinner. Five of the nine inductees honored at the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club were women. Each told stories about how the addition of girl's and women's sports helped them... and, emphasized how important family support is. Former Fredonia High School wrestling stand-out and college coach Carlene Sluberski added it even goes beyond sports... and, says she's thankful for the coaches she had that believed wrestling was a "way of life." The most amazing story told was that of 97-year-old national masters swimming champion Judy Young... who wasn't able to compete in formal competitions until she was in her 60s. She recalled the day where girls took part in gym class... but, had no formal sports programs to be part of. The other women inductees included Division-1 College track-and-field individual champion Karen Bakewell... and local runner Cheryl Miller-Burns. The fifth was Deaf Olympic champion Karen Tellinghuisen. The men included long time Westfield High School baseball coach Doug Kaltenbach... and, stock car racing champion Rod Maloy. The late Tom D'Angelo and the late Danny Bryner were honored postumously.
Son of CSHOF inductee Tom D'Angelo comments on need for more civility towards game officials...
The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame has prided itself on recognizing athletes and officials as part of the local hall. However... finding enough officials to referee or umpire games from little league... to midget football... and, high school sports has become increasingly difficult. Sometimes it's because of overly aggressive parents -- and others -- that drives people away. Also... expressing a little appreciation can go a long ways. That from Tim D'Angelo... whose father Tom... was inducted for his work as an official... and, umpire. He says players and coaches should at least say thank-you to the officials after the games. Tim D'Angelo also noted that most officials do it for love of the sport... and, get very little if any compensation. His father was also a terrific local bowler for many years. However... Tim says they always knew him for his officiating work... and, knew people really liked the way he officiated. Tom D'Angelo joins a group of 11 officials who are in the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame... which include the late Roger McTavish... Larry Rogers... Jack Fulford... and Joe Nalbone... and, the retired Paul Cooley.
Two men arrested for allegedly giving false statements to police during investigation...
Two men have been arrested in the north county after allegedly giving police false information about an investigation underway in the town of Villanova. Sheriff's officers say deputies were investigating an incident on Dye Road from Feb. 11, and, took written statements from 43 year-old James Lewellyn of Angola... and 50 year-old Ricky Vento of Forestville. However... during the investigation... officers found both men provided the false information... and, they were arrested. Both men were charged with making a punishable false written statement... and, issued appearance tickets for Villenova Town Court.
City man arrested for shoplifting...
A Jamestown man faces a petty larceny charge following an alleged shoplifting incident at the Family Dollar Store in Brooklyn Square. City police were called to the scene at 41 South Main Street shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday... but, were told 24 year-old Malik Lathan had fled the store with the merchandise... and, was headed to a North Main Street address. Officers say they found Lathan... who matched a description police were given... and, he was taken into custody. A witness also confirmed the suspect was Lathan and he was charged... and later released with an appearancet ticket for city court.
Gerry Rodeo receives high honor at National Rodeo Finals in Vegas...
Last Summer's 78th annual Gerry Rodeo was one of the best yet... and, has received an award for it. That from Rodeo officials... as they looked back on the four-day event... that drew more than 11,000 fans through the gates for the eight action-filled events. Rodeo Spokesman Paul Cooley says more than 3,000 beef barbeque dinners were also served. During the "off season..." Cooley says Rodeo Chairman Tom Atwell traveled to the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in... where the Gerry Rodeo received third place in the “Best Footing” competition in the entire "First Frontier Circuit." This award is given by the Women’s Professional Cowgirls Association to the rodeo committee providing the best rodeo arena conditions to protect the horses and riders in the barrel racing event. This year Rodeo will be held from July 31 through Aug. 3. For more information... go on-line to gerryrodeo.org.
