JPD and FBI investigating vandalism at the two Underground Railroad Tableau statues at Dow Park...
Jamestown Police are investigating an incident involving vandalism to the two statues that are part of the Underground Railroad Tableau in Dow Park.  On the JPD Facebook page... officers said the statues were drawn on with anti-Semitic... and, anti-African American words.  City police say the city's Parks Department has cleaned off the markings and damage, and the investigation is ongoing. The Jamestown Police and the FBI will be investigating the incident.  Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact JPD at 483-7537... or the tips line at 483-Tips -- that's 483-8477.  The incident comes a few months after someone allegedly took a third statue from the park.  JPD reports this incident will be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent to the law.

Sheriff's officers have to rescue pair of Conewango Creek kayakers...
Two people from Pennsylvania had to be rescued from the Conewango Creek in Frewsburg early Saturday afternoon after their kayak was pinned against a fallen tree by the water's current.  Chautauqua County Sheriff's officers... along with the county's WET Team... and, Frewsburg fire rescuers were called to the scene off Riverside Road in Frewsburg shortly before 2 p.m.  They found 21 year-old Anthony Sabatini of Aliquippa, and 18 year-old Elizabeth Finch of Monaca had fallen in the water.  Both were pulled out of the creek, and suffered no injuries in the incideent.

Lakewood teen assisted after boat becomed disabled and takes on water...
A Lakewood teenager wasn't hurt... but, had to call for help after her boat began taking on water at Long Point State Park Sunday afternoon.  Sheriff's officers say 17 year-old Victoria Smith of West Terrace Avenue was at anchor near the shore just before 3 p.m. when the vessel began taking on water at the stern.  Smith told police she believes there was an issue with the vessel bilge pump.  Nearby boaters came to her aid and assisted.

Names released and charges announced in connection with two-car, fatal accident in North Harmony...
A woman from Georgia faces charges in connection with last Thursday morning's crash that killed a Cattaraugus County man on Interstate 86 in the town of North Harmony.  Sheriff's Deputies say 32 year-old Heather Capell of Brunswick, Georgia was arrested on a warrant issued in Chautauqua County Court in Erie, Pa., where she had been hospitalized.  Officers say she's been charged with second-degree vehicular manslaughter, and driving while ability impaired by drugs for the crash, which claimed the life of 52 year-old Bradley Wakefield of Cattaraugus.  Deputies say Capell had gotten on I-86 going the wrong way in the westbound lanes.  Her case later crashed head-on into Wakefield's vehicle.  He was pronounced dead at the scene... while Capell was taken to an Erie hospital for treatment of serious injuries.  Capell was arrested... and, is being held in Erie County, Pennsylvania as a Fugitive from Justice from Chautauqua County.

Boil Water Order in Brocton and part of Portland now lifted...
The boil water order that had been in effect for water customers in the village of Brocton... and, town of Portland since last Wednesday has now been lifted.  In a press release issued Sunday... the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services and the North County Water District announced that water samples collected on July 1 and 2 show that the water is safe to drink, and use for all other purposes.  A water leak that occured last Wednesday created low water pressure in the system, and that allowed contaminants to get into the supply.  Health officials are thanking all affected water customers for their cooperation and patience while the boil order was in effect.  For more information... call the village of Brocton at 792-4160... the town of Portland at 792-9614 or the county's Health Department at 753-4481.  You can also check the Health and Human Services website at www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/219/Health-Human-Services.

COVID-19 case upticks seen in NYS...
New York is seeing signs that more people are testing positive for the coronavirus, a contrast from weeks of declining rates of new positive tests.  An average of 365 people tested positive each day over the seven day period ending Thursday, according to state data.  That's up 17-percent from a week ago.  Exactly why is unclear, but the numbers are rising even as less testing is occurring.  Parts of New York City and its suburbs are driving much of the increase, including Staten Island.  Still, far fewer people are testing positive in New York now than during this spring.