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WJTN News Headlines for Tues., Apr. 19, 2022

City woman arrested for allegedly threatening to slash car tires during incident on Jamestown's northside...
A Jamestown woman was arrested late Monday afternoon for allegedly threatening another person was a knife... in the view of two young children.  City police were called to a northside residence shortly after 5 p.m. on a report that 30 year-old Deshawna Sparks had grabbed a large kitchen knife, and began waiving it around.  Officers say Sparks threatened to damage the tires on the victim's car... and, the incident scared and upset the children.  After a brief struggle... police arrested Sparks on two counts of endangering the welfare of a child... and, resisting arrest.  She was held pending arraignment.


Reed returns from Eastern European visit, along with stop at Ukraine border...
Local Congressman Tom Reed has returned from a whirlwind tour of Eastern Europe... including a stop at the Poland-Ukraine border... and says he see's "major storms on the horizon."  The nearly month-and-a-half long Russian-Invasion of Ukraine has already exacted a major toll on Ukraine and it's people.  Reed says his trip re-enforced his perception that you "can't rely on the unreliable."  The Corning Republican says, unfortunately, much of Europe is dependant in one way or other on Russia.  He says there's been "a turning away from America by our NATO allies... " and, they've more and more trying to extend their relationship with Russia -- especially for oil and gas."  Reed was part of a Congressional delegation that met with officials in Germany, Denmark and Poland... where they went to the Ukraine border.  Long-term... he says as the conflict drags on... it will have a world-wide impact on gas, oil and food markets because Ukraine is considered the "breadbasket of Europe."  Reed says Ukrainian farmers will be very challenged in getting crops into the ground, then getting them to market -- if at all.  He and the bi-partisan delegation... led by Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer... got to see -- first-hand -- the refugee issue at the border with Poland. 


Reed begins "Farewell Town Halls" tonight in Kiantone...
Congressman Reed will begin a series of "Farewell" Town Hall meetings across the 23rd District... beginning Tuesday night in Kiantone.  The Corning Republican says the hour-long session will be held at the Kiantone Fire Hall on the Stillwater-Frewsburg Road.  Reed says it will begin at 5:30 p.m., and, he invites the public to join him for a time of "thoughtful discussion and reflection on the last 12 years."   He says many of the ideas he's received from his more than 200 town all meetings across the sprawling 23rd District have helped him during his six-terms in Congress in crafting legislation that aids the region.  He was first elected to Congress in 2010... but, did not represent Chautauqua County until 2012 -- after redistricting put the county back in the 23rd District.  


Cold, snow and wind -- isn't this supposed to be April?  
We saw about two inches of snow fall in the immediate Jamestown-area since early Monday afternoon... and, that was mainly in the higher elevations.  There's also more to come today... though it's won't be a big problem here.  That from National Weather Service Forecaster Bob Hamilton in Buffalo... who says the higher elevations could receive six inches of snow... or more.  However... Hamilton said Monday it won't be too worrisome here, with most of the snow sticking to grassy areas, cars, and picnic tables.  The region will be caught between two storms... one to the northwest, the other to the east.  That one to the east will put down significant snow.  He says such places as Utica... Albany... and others into New England will see most of the snow.  Hamilton says the Mohawk Valley west of Albany could see a foot of snow.


Man arrested last weekend for alleged assault in Falconer...
A 42 year-old man was arrested last weekend in Falconer for allegedly striking another person in the mouth... and causing injuries that required stitches.  Ellicott Town Police say they were called to the emergency room at UPMC Chautauqua Hospital last Saturday to investigate an alleged assault.  Officers say the victim was treated at the hospital... and, their investigation led to the arrest of Ramsey Huddleston.  Police say Huddleston was arrested without incident for third-degree assault.  He was taken to the county jail pending arraignment.


Head of county's Chamber of Commerce says 2022-23 state budget a "mixed bag" for businesses...
The new state budget for New York is a "mixed bag" when it comes to businesses.  That from President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Heitzenrater with the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce.  Heitzenrater says there are some positives to the $221-billion spending plan... including tax cuts, and COVID relief for many -- especially small businesses.  Among the biggest concerns, according to Heitzenrater, is the State's energy policy as it addresses climate change and how it will impact businesses in the county.


SCOTUS won't hear teacher's vaccine dispute...
The U.S. Supreme Court is declining to wade into a lawsuit filed by four New York City public school employees over a policy that they be vaccinated against COVID-19.  Lower courts had previously allowed the policy to go into effect while litigation continued, and Justice Sonia Sotomayor had also rejected an emergency request that the policy be put on hold.  The justices said Monday they wouldn't get involved in the dispute.  As is typical... the justices did not say anything in rejecting the case.