Two local men killed in I-86 double-fatal crash last Saturday night...
The investigation is continuing into a double-fatal, wrong-way crash on Interstate 86 in the town of Ellicott last Saturday night.  State Police in Jamestown were called to the scene in the westbound lanes between Exits 12 and 13 about 6 p.m., and, found that a car... driven by 30 year-old Mathew Berry of Randolph was traveling the wrong way -- without headlights.  Troopers say an approaching, westbound pick-up truck hit Berry's car head on.  Police say the pick-up was then struck from behind by a semi-trailer.  Police say Berry was pronounced dead at the scene.  Both occupants of the pick-up... 57 year-old Todd Town, and his 54 year-old wife, Sandra of Jamestown... were seriously hurt and taken to area hospitals.  Todd Town later died of his injuries at UPMC Chautauqua Hospital... and, Sandra Town is in serious condition at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie.  The semi driver was not hurt.  Further investigation found that Berry suffered from a mental illness... and was reported missing earlier in the day Saturday. 

Sundquist giving State of City Address today...
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist is delivering his annual State of the City message via video streaming today from City Hall.  Sundquist has released his message via video the past couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  However... he's also doing that again this year... after telling City Council recently that it was in the works.  Sundquist is touching on a number of issues, including the city's efforts to deal with the homeless crisis... and, push the need for resumption of commercial air service at the Jamestown Airport.  The State of the City has typically run about 20 minutes in length... and, will be available at jamestownny.gov/live.

Wendel has not set a date for his State of the County Address...
Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel says he has not set a date for delivering his annual State of the County message to the county legislature.  During a recent interview... Wendel said he is still awaiting some important announcements to be made before scheduling the address for either late February or March.  He did not give out any specifics. 

City woman arrested for allegedly spitting on Tops Market employees, and chasing one...
A Jamestown woman has been arrested after allegedly becoming disorderly... and, spitting on employees at the Foote Avenue Tops Market store last Saturday.  City police were called to the scene at 738 Foote about Noon... and, found that 57 year-old Jennifer Jankowiak approached a Tops employee -- unprovoked -- inside the store.  She allegedly said that "all men are scum" and then spit on the worker.  Other staff then approached Jankowiak... and, asked her to leave the premise when she began spitting on another staff member.  She then began chasing the employee around the parking lot before leaving.  Jankowiak was located a short time later by police... and, arrested on two counts of second-degree harassment.  She was jailed pending arraignment.

City lawmakers ask for update on what may happen at former Rite Aid Pharmacy on No. Main Street...
Some Jamestown City Council members are questioning the recent closing of the Rite Aid Store on North Main Street... and, what may go in there in the future.  Councilwoman Kim Ecklund says she's received a number of questions about the closing from residents on the northside who used the pharmacy there... and, now have to find a way to get to Brooklyn Square to get medications filled.  She says, especially people with disabilities or having to use motorized transport chairs, ete.  City Development Director Crystal Surdyk says she has learned... in conversations... that Walgreen's has obtained the property.  However... she hasn't been able to talk to anyone directly about the chain store's plans for that location... and, she will do that next.  Earlier this month... Rite Aid officials confirmed that the store at 811 North Main St. would close as of Jan. 19. 

"Doors Open Jamestown" resumes, and is deemed a success...
The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce reports traffic was brisk at most all the locations involved in ‘Doors Open Jamestown’ on Saturday.  Roger Tory Peterson Institute Chief Executive Officer Arthur Pearson says it was their second ‘big crowd’ in two days.  Pearson says the first was Friday night with their first "Art After 5" event.  Sue Whitaker was one of the visitors at RTPI.  As someone relatively new to Jamestown, she found ‘Doors Open’ to be a great adventure... and, it "opened her eyes" to a lot of what's here.  Sixteen attractions and 21 businesses took part in 'Doors Open Jamestown.'  At the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Len Barry, the Director of Marketing and Communication said Saturday was an exciting prelude to the theater’s 100th anniversary celebration.  The Reg anniversary celebration is set for next Sunday, Feb. 5, with a ceremony at 2 p.m., and a free showing of the movie ‘School of Rock’ to follow.

Mayville Man arrested for having sex with, and trafficking underage girls...
A Mayville man has been arrested by federal authorities for allegedly having sex with... and, sex trafficking a minor.  U-S Attorney Trini Ross says 48 year-old William Quinones has been charged with transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity... and sex trafficking of a minor.  Prosecutors say in July of 2021... the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office received a complaint that Quinones had been sexually abusing two children over the past eight years... and, a subsequent investigation found four minor victims.  The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum of life.