Girl being evaluated after bringing gun to staff member at Jamestown's Fletcher Elementary School...
No one was hurt... but, there were some tense moments at Jamestown's Fletcher Elementary School Monday afternoon during dismissal when a 12 year-old girl requested help from a staff member.  The Jamestown schools -- on their Facebook page -- said the girl was from another school... and, approached the staff person outside the entrance and said she had a handgun in her possession.  Officials say the principal was immediately notified... and called 911.  The principal had all students who were still inside the building put in a safe location... and, the student was put into a location away from students and staff.  Several law enforcement agencies responded... and the student surrendered the weapon to Jamestown police, and it was secured.  City police transported the girl from the scene.  She was taken to UPMC Chautauqua Hospital for an evaluaton... and, district officials expressed their appreciation for the immediate response of law enforcement.

City Council lauds fire, police officers, for responses during "rough weekend" in Jamestown...
Jamestown firefighters and police were praised during last night's city council work session for their heroic actions in trying to save life and property over the past weekend.  Lawmakers lauded members of both departments -- especially in rescuing a 3 year-old boy and 19 year-old man from a burning house on Kidder St. last Friday afternoon.  Unfortunately... the 19 year-old later died.  At-Large Councilman Jeff Russell... a retired JPD officer... especially noted the quick efforts of Police Chief Tim Jackson, Patrolman Matthew Reinhart, and a medic they got the 3-year quickly to the hospital.  Russell says the child was initially rushed to UPMC Chautauqua Hospital... then taken to UPMC Hamot in Erie before being transferred to Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo.  He's in serious, but, stable condition.  Public Safety Committee Chairman Brent Sheldon called it a "rough weekend" for the fire department with two structure fires, and a couple of vehicle fires.  Aside from the blaze at 109 Kidder St., no one was hurt in any of the other fires.

Fire destroys garage-type structure in town of Portland...
Several fire departments responded to a fire in a garage-type structure on Plank Road in the town of Portland Monday afternoon.  The Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team reports that Portland, and several other departments were called to the scene around 12:30 p.m., and, found the building heavily-involved in flames.  County Fire dispatchers say no injuries were reported.  Fire investigators say the blaze started where an exhaust pipe from a pellet stove met the exterior of the garage.  The entire garage was lost as a the result of the fire. 

North county man receives 50 years in prison for child pornography...
A Fredonia man has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for his conviction on production and possession of child pornography.  U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced Monday that 26 year-old Dustin Post received the sentence in federal cour from U.S. District Court in Buffalo.  Prosecutors say State Police in Fredonia began investigating Post in the Summer of 2019 after receiving a complaint from a parent about a possible sex offender against a minor. During that time... Post video-recorded his sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl.  In November of 2019... investigators removed a cellular telephone, a laptop computer, and four flash drives from Post’s home.  The say a forensic analysis of the electronic devices recovered multiple images and videos of child pornography.  During the course of the investigation, a total of nine girls and one adult female were identified as victims of Post.

Reynolds confirmed as new, Ward-Five Jamestown Councilmember...
During last night's special meeting... the city council last night approved Mayor Eddie Sundquist's appointment of Bill Reynolds the third as new fifth-ward councilman.  Sundquist and City Council President Tony Dolce announced Reynold's appointment last Friday to replace Grant Olson... who withdrew from the seat due to family business obligations.  The seat had been open since late last year.  Olson had withdrawn from the council race... but, was still on the ballot and was re-elected.  Reynolds is a Republican... and, a former North Harmony Town Supervisor.  He served from 1989 to 2004.  He's also a retired Jamestown Police Detective.... serving from 1984 until 2004.

Retired City Historian honored...
City lawmakers in Jamestown recognized former City Historian B. Delores Thompson during during a recent Council voting session for her 41 years of serve to the community.  Thompson retired in 2019... and, members of the Historical Marker Committee, and current Historian, Ashley Senke, were on hand to praise her work during that time.  Senske mainly read comments by others... including Historic Marker Committe member, Tracy Langworthy... who said "because of Delores, more people not only know more about Jamestown's history, they also appreciate the diversity of individuals who made that history so rich."  Thompson researched and implemented more than 40 historic markers in the downtown and other areas of the city to "help honor the enduring legacy" of the city.  Former City Council President Greg Rabb was also on hand... and, praised Thompson for her work, and recalled her always making sure at budget time that their $1,500 was in the annual budget plan.  Also on hand for the recognition ceremony was long-time Historic Marker Committee member Art Osterdahl.  Thompson was unable to attend the program in person... but, was able to watch it on-line.