NWS confirms tornadoes in Forestville, and Eden...
There were no serious injuries... but, there's been some significant property damage to trees, homes, a car, and other buildings from a confirmed EF-1 tornado in the town of Arkwright early Wednesday afternoon.  The National Weather Service in Buffalo confirmed the twister, packing winds of 110 mph, hit the Creek and Prospect Roads area about 12:20 pm.  Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel described what was found to be "tornadic activity" during a late day press conference at the Forestville Fire Hall.  Forestville Fire Chief Kyle Barthel says he initially received a call about some trees down on Creek Road.  Later... first responders heard from a woman whose roof was torn off her house... they also found several buildings that had been damaged, and two garages that were completely destroyed.  Wendel says he had a chance to speak with some of the witnesses to the tornado... and, it's aftermath.  He says one man pulled his son inside the house just as the incident began.  County Emergency Services Director Noel Guttman says a crew from the National Weather Service was already on the way... and, it appeared to them to be a tornado.  Guttman says the weather service based that on video they received, along with information from storm chasers.  Around that same time... the weather service issued a tornado warning for the immediate Jamestown-area... which got some heavy storm activity... but nothing "tornadic" in nature.  There was also a tornado sighting in Eden... just south of Buffalo... where an 85 mph twister was confirmed.

Officials say residents come out to help Forestville-area residents in wake of tornado...
County officials say when they arrived at the scene of the tornado... clean-up was already underway with people helping to clear property... and, remove trees.  Forestville Fire Chief Kyle Barthal says that's not surprising.  He says an Amish construction crew was already helping to clear trees on Prospect Road when he arrived there.  There was a question about whether weather alerts from the state and National Weather Service went out to local residents.  Executive Wendel says that did happen... and, he conveyed that to officials with Gov. Kathy Hochul's Office.  He says he was in a meeting with another official when the alarm went off on their phones.  EMS Director Guttman says... if you have damage from the likely tornado and no one has spoken with you yet... he says there is a phone app that you can use to report damage, and upload pictures.

Man found laying on Stockton road arrested for DWI...
A man from Bemus Point is accused of driving while under the influence of drugs after he was found outside his vehicle... and laying on the road Wednesday morning in the town of Stockton.  Sheriff's officers say a patrol spotted the man laying on Route 380 just after 8 a.m., and, identified him as 45 year-old Eric Johnson.  After an investigation... officers found that Johnson had been traveling in the vehicle... stopped and then got out of the car... and, laid down in the roadway.  Johnson was later found to be intoxicated by drugs... and, he was arrested for DWI.  He was issued an appearance ticket for Stockton Town Court.

Hinsdale man arrested for breaking into multiple cars at Olean car dealership...
A Cattaraugus County man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into multiple vehicles in the parking lot of a car dealership in Olean.  Sheriff's officers in Little Valley say their investigation showed that 44 year-old Shawn Baker of Hinsdale had broken into the cars late last week at Paul Brown Chevrolet on Route 16... and, allegedly stole a number of items.  Baker is charged with petty larceny... fifth-degree criminal possesion of stolen property... and, criminal trespass. 

Scandinavian Folk Festival set for July 20-21 at Northwest Arena...
Another full weekend of activities is set to begin a week from this Saturday as the annual Scandinavian Folk Festival is set to return to Jamestown's Northwest Arena.  The festival... which is a full immersion into Scandinavian heritage and culture... kicks-off with a parade on Saturday morning, July 20 from the Farmer's Market to the Arena.  One of the festival's organizers... Scott Axelson... says they'll decorate the maypole before heading to the arena... which he calls a great venue.  As always... there will be music and Scandinavian foods.  However... Axelson says they'll emphasize their educational lectures and exhibits.  The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday... and, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.  Axelson says Saturday night will be special... with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Swedish-based band ABBA winning the Eurovision Rock competition with their hit song "Waterloo."  The festival will again feature ABBAMania for an 8 p.m. concert at the arena... and, for more information go on-line to scandinavianjamestown.org.

County Jail inmate arrested for violating order of protection...
A north county man being incarcerated in the Chautauqua County Jail has been arrested for allegedly making telephone contact with a person who has an order of protection against him.  Sheriff's deputies say they learned that 29 year-old Robert Kaczor, Jr. of Fredonia had contacted the protected party early Tuesday night... and, he was charged with second-degree criminal contempt.  Kaczor was held pending centralized arraignment.