Two city residents arrested during domestic incident as children are found living in unsanitary conditions...
Two people from Jamestown have been arrested after two children were found living in deplorable conditions inside an apartment on the city's westside. Jamestown police say officers were called to the location about 9:30 p.m. last Saturday... and, on arrival... found 22 year-old Abigail Thompson inside, though there were orders of protection for her to stay away from the two children... and, one adult. Thompson was taken into custody without incident on three counts of second-degree criminal contempt... and, two of endangering the welfare of a child. Police say they found human and animal feces through-out the apartment... and, also arrested 24 year-old Austin Wynn... who lived with the children. Wynn is charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Both Thompson and Wynn were additionally charged with "Quality of Life city code violations because of the deplorable conditions. They were jailed pending arraignment.
Jamestown man arrested after being found inside stolen car...
Jamestown police have arrested a city man for allegedly stealing a car in Lakewood that was later found on the sidewalk in front of a South Main Street address early Tuesday morning. Jamestown police say a patrol spotted the vehicle shortly after 3 AM... and, knew it had recently been stolen. Officers say they found 36 year-old Joshua Eddy in the driver's seat... and, he was arrested for second-degree criminal possession of stolen property. Eddy was taken to the city jail pending arraignment.
North and South Couty United Ways approve moving ahead with merger...
Chautauqua County's two United Ways have taken the next major step towards formally becoming one countywide agency. The membership of the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County unanimously approved a merger with the United Way of Northern Chautauqua County during its annual meeting at Moon Brook Country Club Tuesday afternoon. Executive Director Amy Rohler says the process of merging both United Ways began last August after Adam Dolce, then-Executive Director of the north county United Way, left his post. Rohler says they formed a merger task force a short time after that. She says the merger is subject to final approval from the State Attorney General's Office... and, their target date for the new, merged organization is next Jan. 1. However... she says it will depend on how soon the A.G.'s office approves it.
City man arrested on trespass charge...
A Jamestown man has been arrested for trespassing after he was found hiding in the backyard of a northside address late Monday afternoon. City police say officers were called to the scene about 4:30 p.m., and, found 39 year-old James Scotchmer hiding in the backyard. When they investigated... police say they found that Scotchmer had given them a fake name to avoiding going to jail. Officers say he was sought on an active bench warrant out of city court. He was also allegedly found in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine. Scotchmer was arrested for second-degree criminal impersonation... and, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and, taken to the city jail pending arraignment.
County Legislature approves agreement with Army Corps to begin full study to restore Chautauqua Lake's aquatic ecosystem...
County lawmakers in Mayville have approved a three-year agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to do a full study of how best to restore Chautauqua Lake's aquatic ecosystem. Once it's finished... an official with the Army Corps says it'll be presented to Congress for final approval. Dr. Marion Divers recently made presentations to the legislature about the initial study and the timetable for the project. Divers say the county was initially approved for a project in 2018... and renewed it last year. She says the program will cost up to $3-million, and will be split 50/50 with the county. The legislature later okayed using $600,000 in 2% bed tax funds to pay for this year's work by the Army Corps. Divers says the measure needed to be approved by the end of September.
Simas returns as announcer for annual Gerry Rodeo starting tonight...
The 79th Gerry Rodeo begins it's four-day run tonight at the Rodeo grounds off Route 60 tonight... with more than 200 cowboys and cowgirls entered. Rodeo Announcer Greg In addition... Rodeo Announcer Greg Simas is back in Gerry again this year... and, he's ready to call all the excitement of each event. Simas says there are a couple of new women's events that'll be held this year... including breakaway roping. There will also be the long-time favorites... such as bare-back riding... and, bull riding. The Gerry Rodeo begins each night through Saturday at 8 p.m., rain or shine, and, activities begin each day with the Rodeo's famous beef barbecue dinners at 5 p.m. Combo tickets are still available at pre-sale locations... or by going to Gerryrodeo.org. You can also call (716) 985-4847.
Ellington Bicentennial & Town Picnic set to begin Thursday...
Ellington will be doubly festive this weekend as the town celebrates its bicentennial along with the 111th Town Picnic. Supervisor Karen Bifaro says they’ll start it off at 4 p.m. Thursday with a crusin' at the Ellington Town Hall... and, there'll be music at 5 p.m. As part of the celebration, the Miss Ellington contest has been brought back. The winner will be announced at 6 p.m. on Thursday. The regular Town Picnic events begin Friday. Picnic Association President, Mat Pickup, says the official bicentennial proclamation is set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday in the town square. Most all the weekend events are free. More information is available on-line by searching Ellington Town Picnic.
