Summer unofficially came to an end at 8:45 PM Monday night, under a moonlit sky at Bergman Park in Jamestown......

The band 'We Speak Canadian' brought the 40th annual Labor Day Festival to a close, handing the program over to Pyrotecnico FX of New Castle, Pa, who then put on a powerful fireworks show, with an extraordinary finale.  Speaking earlier in the day, Mayor Sam Teresi complimented the employees of the Parks Department and the DPW.  The Labor Day Festival was postponed from Sunday to Monday because of rain.  Officials were generally pleased with the crowds, despite the delay. 

This year’s George Ritzer Labor Award was presented at the Labor Day Fesitval Monday....  

The award honors a person who has demonstrated a commitment to the lives of working people.  Jamestown Central Labor Council President David Wilkinson announced this year’s winner.  Jeffrey Keppel is a former teacher who now works as a Labor Relations Specialist for NYSUT, the New York State United Teachers.  He was humbled to join the list of Ritzer winners, some of who he has worked closely with in the past.  Keppel believes organized labor is getting new energy from new members. Jeff Keppel received proclamations from Mayor Sam Teresi and Assemblyman Andy Goodell.  

Two Salamanca women have been arrested in Jamestown during a traffic stop and, one was allegedly found with a quantity of drugs and a large amount of cash....  

City police say they pulled over a car, driven by Akyia Crowe, for giving an improper turn signal shortly after 1 AM Monday at the corner of East Sixth Street and Prendergast Avenue.  Officers say Crowe is accused of driving with a suspended driver's license and, without an interlock device.  Police say her passenger, Amber Brooks, was allegedly found in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine, a digital scale, and the cash.  Both were arrested without incident and, Crowe faces charges including second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation,  while Brooks faces charges including third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.  Both were jailed pending arraignment.

A 20 year-old Sherman man has been arrested on several traffic and vehicle violations after his car slammed into a utility pole Sunday night on Route 76....  

Sheriff's officers were called to the scene in the town of Sherman about 8 PM and, found the unoccupied vehicle with significant damage.  Deputies say the unidentified driver returned to the area and, was ticketed for drinking alcohol under the age of 21 and, then driving.  He was not hurt but, has also been charged with failure to keep right, failure to maintain lane and, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident.  He was issued appearance tickets for Sherman Town Court and, will have to undergo a hearing by the state Department of Motor Vehicles Safety Hearing Bureau.

A Jamestown woman very involved with her union, and the community, is the recipient of this year's Joseph H. Mason Labor Award from the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County....  

Resa Rosen-Murray was given the award recently during a dinner at Webbs Captain's Table in Mayville that honored her work, and service to the community.  United Way Executive Director Amy Rohler says this was the 37th year they have presented the award.  Rohler adds that Rosen-Murray is an "activity leader" for the Resource Center Senior Adult Day Habilitation program, and has worked at the Resource Center since the fall of 1979. 

The seventh-annual Kallie's Krusade fund-raiser went off with just a couple of minor hiccups yesterday at the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club, despite some rain in the morning....

The annual "Kolors for Kallie" 5-K run/walk was one of the highlights of the morning at the Rod and Gun Club, as runners and walkers left in three waves. The event was put on by the Kallie's Krusade Foundation, which was started by Tara and Shane Swan after their daughter, Kallie, was diagnosed just befor her second-birthday with cancer.  Despite the weather, the annual motorcycle run took place and, they also had "Connect Life" the former UNYTS -- on hand for a blood drive.

They also had a dunk tank on hand and, the Veterean's of Modern Warfare were on hand selling barbacue chicken and, other food was also available.  There was also a Karnaval and Korn Hole Tournament, all designed to raise money to help families dealing with pediatric cancer.  She says they help with paying bills and, many times buy gas cards for families that have to travel for treatments for their children.  For more information about the foundation, go on-line to KalliesKrusade.org.