(**A technical issue did not allow Monday's headlines to be put on the site. Here they are.)
One person burned as fire heavily-damages inside of Fulton St. home in Jamestown...
A Sunday morning fire has gutted a condemned, two-story one-family home on Jamestown's northside. City Fire Lieutenant Dan Balling says crews were called to the scene at 234 Fulton St. shortly after 7:30 a.m., and, found a lot of fire coming from the back of the building. Balling says the lone-occupant suffered burns... but, had gotten out of the house. He says they were alerted that the victim had gone to a neighbor's home, and fire officials called Alstar Ambulance to take them to UPMC Chautauqua Hospital. Balling says the burns were not minor... but, it's unknown if the person had to be transferred to a regional burn center. He says crews were able to get inside the house and get the blaze under control. Balling says two trucks arrived... and, after laying hoselines... crews go the fire under control in about half-an-hour. He says two crews were still at the scene early yesterday afternoon dousing hot spots. He says two firefighters had to be treated for minor injuries. An off-duty shift was called in. Balling says the cause remains under investigation.
JCC hold's full commencement exercises for first time since COVID-19 pandemic...
For the first time since 2019... this music was played "live" at Jamestown Community College Saturday. The JCC Concert Band performed ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ as members of the class of 2024 processed in at the Physical Education Center for the first full, in-person commencement since COVID-19. JCC President Dr. Daniel DeMarte greeted the graduates and said, while they might not think about it, ..“the future is in their hands." DeMarte urged them to use the experience and knowledge they have gained to do good in the world. Sports Editor Scott Kindberg from The Post-Journal... encouraged members of the class of 2024 to prioritize what’s really important. As a case in point from his own life, Kindberg recalled February 1993. Distraught at having to miss a Buffalo Bills Super Bowl, he almost cancelled an interview with Fredonia basketball player Michael Heary, but went anyway. Heary’s father had just died from leukemia, and the Hillbillies stand-out talked about the example his father showed while battling the disease. Kindberg says it made his missing covering one of the Buffalo Bill's Super Bowl's "rather insignificant." Dr. Marilyn Zagora received a long standing ovation during the commencement ceremony. She will retire this summer after 50 years of service to the college, most of that time as Vice President of Academic Affairs.
SUNY Fredonia graduates more than 800 during Saturday's two commencement ceremonies...
The State University College at Fredonia's Class of 2024 was encouraged to "put in the work necessary" and "embrace the journey ahead" during the university's 197th annual commencement over the weekend. University President Dr. Stephen Kolison encouraged everyone to care for the welfare of others... using "your talents, know-how, resources and influence to help others achieve their own dreams." More than 800 students graduated during the morning and afternoon ceremonies.
City man arrested on warrants following disturbance...
A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly causing a disturbance outside of an apartment building on the city's eastside... and, trying to flee from officers. Jamestown police were called to the area of East Fifth Street and Prendergast Avenue about 10:45 a.m. Sunday... and, found 22 year-old Jose Correa standing outside. Officers knew that Correa was wanted on active arrest warrant in Jamestown... and another in the town of Cheektowaga in the Buffalo-area. As police tried to take Correa into custody he attempted to flee on his skateboard. After a brief struggle, officers took him into custody. Correa was arrested for third-degree menacing... second-degree aggravated harassment... and, resisting arrest. He was jailed pending arraignment.
Gillibrand pleased to see decline on military sexual assaults, but says more needs to be done...
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says the announcement of a "substantial decline" in military sexual assault or harassment cases is a "promising trend." The New York Democrat issued the statement last weekend following the Department of Defense's announcement in it's Fiscal Year 2023 annual report on Sexual Assault in the Military. Gillibrand... who has fought to have the issue dealt with for several years... says the report shows an estimated 19% decrease in unwanted sexual contact for active duty women... and, an estimated 13% decrease for active duty men compared to 2021. The senator says "as a longtime chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, I fought for years to fundamentally reform how the military deals with sexual assault among its ranks. As those reforms begin to go into effect, I hope to see these numbers go down even further in the coming years.
