One person killed in fatal, utility terrain vehicle accident in Villenova...
One person has been killed in a fatal, utility-terrain vehicle crash in the north county town of Villenova. Sheriff's officers and members of the South Dayton Fire Department were called to the scene on Dye Road shortly before Midnight Saturday. Deputies say their investigation showed that the Utility Vehicle had left the roadway and struck a tree. Officers say the operator was the sole occupant of the vehicle... and, died from the accident. No other details... including the UTV operator's name... have been released. Deputies say the investigation is ongoing.
Boil Water Order in Fredonia lifted...
The Boil Water Order put in place after an issue at the village of Fredonia's water treatment plant late last week has now been lifted. The Chautauqua County Health Department, in conjunction with the Village of Fredonia, announced the lifting of that order Sunday morning for all water customers inside... and outside the village's boundaries. Officials say water leaving the treatment plant has been adequately treated since late last Thursday night... and, two consecutive days’ sample results indicate the water throughout the distribution system is safe for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, and making coffee. They add that plumbing lines that have not been used regularly since the boil water went into effect should be flushed before water from that line is consumed. This includes ice makers and refrigerator water dispensers. For more information... call the village at (716) 679-2307... of the county Health Department at 753-4481.
Bobseine announces run for 150th Dist. Assembly seat...
A north county man who's been involved with local and county governments much of his life has announced that he is running for the New York State Assembly. Fredonia Democrat Michael Bobseine made the announcement at the Labrynth Press Company in Jamestown last Saturday... noting that the 150th District has not had "real influence" in Albany for since when fellow Democrats Bill Parment and Rollie Kidder were in the Assembly. He says the county needs a person in the majority who can work with the governor's office, and legislative leadership. Bobseine is a former Chautauqua County Legislator... and Legislature Chairman and Majority Leader. He's also been a school board president and member... and, most recently has been Dunkirk City Attorney. Bobseine says it's important to have an assembly member who supports putting New York's Equal Rights Amendment on the ballot. He adds his campaign is centered on five basic rights of each New Yorker. The first is a good public education... second is having affordable and accessible health care. Third is having a business... or "living wage" job. Fourth is suitable housing... and fifth is a life in a "safe, inclusive community."
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Democratic candidate Michael Bobseine also made another pledge during his announcement in Jamestown. He says he is taking part in New York's new Public Campaign Finance Program. Under the program... Bobseine says his campaign is seeking contributions of $5 to $250- from "real people" that will be matched with state campaign finance dollars.
Goodell says he will make an announcement on his status by the end of February...
Jamestown-area Republican Andy Goodell has represented Chautauqua County in the 150th Assembly District since 2011... but, has not yet formally announced any re-elections plans yet. However... reached in Albany Monday morning... Goodell says he will be making an announcement soon because petitions have to be circulated... starting late this month. He says he's "thoroughly" enjoyed representing the county in Albany... and, is thankful to have the voters support. He noted that he's especially enjoyed being the Minority Leader Pro-Temp... or Floor Leader since 2018... which gives him many opportunities to represent the county. Goodell... who is also a former County Executive... was first elected in the Fall of 2010.
City woman arrested for scissors attack during domestic incident...
A Jamestown woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man during a reported domestic dispute last Saturday on the city's westside. Jamestown police say they were called to the location about 2 p.m., and, soon after arrival, officers were able to identify the suspect as 56 year-old Helen Anderson. Police say Anderson and the male victim got into a verbal argument that quickly turned physical... and, the victim was stabbed in the forearm with a pair of medical scissors. Anderson was arrested for second-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.... and, was first taken to UPMC Chautauqua Hospital for treatment of injuries she suffered during the incident. The male victim did not have to be transported. Anderson was treated and released... and, taken to the city jail pending arraignment.
Two arrested for faking missing person's report...
Two people have been arrested for allegedly faking the disappearance of a juvenile girl earlier this month in the town of Sheridan. Sheriff's officers say they were called in to investigate the alleged disappearance of the girl on Straight Road on Tues., Feb. 2. Deputies say their investigation showed that 21 year-old Austin Sample of Brocton, and, 26 year-old Kimberly Vannorstand of Curwensville, Pa., attempted to obstruct a missing juvenile investigation by providing false information to officers about where the girl might be. Vannorstand is also accused of having the girl change her appearance in order to impede the investigation. Both were charged with third-degree falsely reporting an incident.
