Man killed in crash involving two tractor-trailers on I-90 near Silver Creek exit...
A man was killed late Wednesday night after his tractor-trailer crashed into a parked rig on the shoulder of Interstate 90 in the town of Hanover. State Police with the State Thruway say the accident occured about 10:45 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near the Silver Creek exit. Troopers say an eastbound tractor-trailer had pulled off onto the shoulder to make a driver change when the second semi drifted into the shoulder area... and, hit the parked vehicle. The moving rig then jack-knifed... and overturned multiple times before becoming engulfed in flames. The driver of that vehicle died at the scene. The two people in the parked rig were not hurt. No names have been released. The accident remains under investigation.
Sundquist has until end of week to sign or veto budget; Ecklund expressed concerns over spending plan she'll inherit...
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has until the end of the week to sign... or veto the 2024 budget approved by the City Council this week. Lawmakers Monday night approved the $40.15-million spending plan... which included 15 amendments to offset about a $250,000 loss in anticipated property tax revenues. At this point... Sundquist says he's not inclined to veto anything... because most of the amendments don't seem to be major changes. However... he does say he is concerned about the reductions in salaries for department heads. He says says it's made it difficult to fill some positions. Council Finance Committee Chairwoman... and, Mayor-Elect Kim Ecklund says those reductions still allow for at least a 2.5% increase that union workers got. Ecklund says there are also some concerns over revenues in 2024... and includes projected sales tax revenues. Ecklund is working with former City Comptroller Joe Bellitto on closing out the city's 2022 budget... and, reviewing this year's spending plan.
County has first “Code Blue” Warning of early Winter season...
Chautauqua County's first "Code Blue" warning of the Winter season was issued Wednesday by the county's Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services since the temperature fell below the freezing mark. That includes the wind chill... and, requires shelter access to anyone in need of assistance. During normal businesse hours... Monday through Friday... county officials say people seeking emergency shelter should report to the Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services offices -- including the one at 110 East Fourth Street in Jamestown -- where emergency shelter will be arranged. After normal business hours and on weekends and holidays, persons seeking emergency shelter or those who know of someone who is in need of emergency shelter or who is experiencing homelessness should contact the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office by dialing (716) 483-7536 or by contacting the nearest police department, and shelter assistance will be provided. Among the agencies assisting with Code Blue placements in Jamestown are UPMC Chautauqua Hospital... the UCAN Mission for men on First Street.... and Chautauqua Opportunities, Incorporated.
Jamestown woman arrested fourth-time in the past few days...
A city woman has now been arrested for the fourth-time this week... this time for stealing multiple items from a store on Jamestown's southside. City police were called to the Family Dollar store at 41 South Main St. on a larceny complaint shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Officers say 38 year-old Jennifer Allen entered the store and stole candy... and decorative flowers from the business... despite knowing she was banned from being there. Police also discovered that prior to the larceny complaint, Allen intentionally hit another person in the face at a downtown location earlier in the day. She was arrested in the Family Dollar's parking lot and taken to the city jail. While at the jail... Allen became disorderly and spit in an officer's eye. She is charged with third-degree burglary... petty larceny... and two counts of second-degree harassment. She's being held pending arraignment.
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This latest arrest comes after Allen was arrested for allegedly entering another person's home early Wednesday morning... and, pushing the victim into a table. City police were called to the eastside location about 1:30 a.m., and, later arrested Allen at a different location after fleeing the area after the victim was able to forcefully remove her from the home. She is charged with second-degree criminal trespassing... and, second-degree harassment.
Ribbon is cut at new location of Patient's Pharmacy in West Ellicott...
The ribbon has been cut on the new Patient's Pharmacy location in the Fairmount Plaza in West Ellicott. The business had been long-established on North Main Street in Jamestown... but, made the move to West Ellicott last August. Mayor Eddie Sundquist was on hand as a long-time friend of Patient's Owner, Diane Matthews. Sundquist he's happy for them... and, noted they still have a significant presence in the city... with one location they are renting out to Herbal IQ, a new cannibis-outlet dispensary. They also have another business in the city. Wednesday's ribbon cutting was hosted by the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce... and, President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Heitzenrater praised Matthews for how the inside of the new location looks. That includes a wall map of Chautauqua Lake in 1885. In addition to Sundquist and Heitzenrater... City Councilman Bill Reynolds... and, Ellicott Town Supervisor Janet Bowman were also on hand for the ribbon cutting. Patient's Pharmacy is in Suite 6 of the plaza... and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
