Most of WNY under a flood watch due to Debby remnants; however, Chautauqua Co. is not...
The National Weather Service in Buffalo is continuing a flood watch for most of Western New York until 5 this evening... as the remnants of Tropical Depression Debby continue to head north.  Cattaraugus and Erie counties are included in the watch area, but Chautauqua County is not part of the watch.  Meteorologist Aaron Reynolds says Chautauqua County could see up to one-an-a-half inches of nain, but amounts will vary... from 3/4 of an inch to 1.5-inches.  The rest of Western New York could see anywhere from 1.5 to 2.5 inches of widespread rain, with locally higher amounts expected within the watch area.  Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Jamestown woman arrested on warrant, and giving fake name to police...
A city woman has been arrested after allegedly being found hiding in a bathroom of a home on Jamestown's northside she had allegedly broken into last night.  City police were called to the location just after 8 p.m. for a possible "burglary in progress."  When officers arrived... they found two women inside at the door... and, they cleared the rest of the home of additional subjects... and found 24 year-old Cassaundra Wick in the bathroom.  Police found Wick was wanted on an outstanding warrant from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office.  However... she lied about her identify and was taken into custody.  She resisted arrest, and tried to pull away from officers.  She was taken to the city jail pending arraignment on charges including false personation and resisting arrest... in addition to the warrant.  Police further investigated... and, found the initial two females located by officers in the home had permission to be there... and, no charges were filed against them.

City man arrested for alleged domestic in town of Ellicott...
A Jamestown man has been arrested following a recent domestic incident... during which he destroyed property belonging to the victim in the town of Ellicott.  Town police say 35 year-old Carl Silsby is accused of destroying the property... and, endangering the welfare of a child at the residence.  Officers say Silsby is charged with one count of fourth-degree criminal mischief... and, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.  He was arraigned... and, released with an appearance ticket for Ellicott Town Court.

Dunkirk Mayor plans to unveil proposed budget in mid-September...
The city of Dunkirk will soon begin the process of crafting a 2025 budget.  That from Mayor Kate Wdowiasz, who says she just received a preliminary draft of a spending plan from Ellen Luczkowiak, the city's Fiscal Affairs Officer.  Wdowiasz says she will begin reviewing it later this week, then start meeting with department heads next week to go over their requests.  Wdowiasz says while the City Charter requires that a spending plan be presented by early October... she wants to make her presentation sooner so that city officials will be "more involved" this year... due mainly to having to hold down expenses due to a major deficit.  She is aiming to present a 2025 spending plan by the middle of September.

Jamestown Cruise-In begins today at 5 p.m....
One of the most popular, annual events in downtown Jamestown each year returns tonight with the annual "Jamestown Cruise-in" put on by the CHQ Chamber of Commerce.  The gathering of local classic, vintage and modified vehicles begins at 5 p.m., and, runs until 9 p.m. with the main staging area around Third and Main Streets.  Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Heitzenrater says they... along with Jamestown police and the Der Cobblers Car group... began closing off the streets at 3 p.m.  Heitzenrater says... they still have room and believe the rain will end by then.  This is the 31st year for the event... and, they anticipate more than 200 vehicles to take part.  Heitzenrater adds they'll also have music from the local band, "In Crowd," at the corner of Third and Main Streets.  There'll also be a couple of food vendors selling in the area items that are not available at nearby restaurants.  For more information... Heitzenrater says go to the CHQ Chamber's website. 

CLA to host annual Dragon Boat Races on Chautauqua Lake at Celoron tomorrow...
The "dragons and ducks" will be returning to Chautauqua Lake this Saturday for the sixth Chauatuqua Dragon Boat races.  The race committee says activities will center around Lucille Ball Memorial Park in Celoron... beginning with an all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast to support Meals on Wheels of the Jamestown Area... and the traditional Opening Ceremony to “Wake the Dragon.”  It's again being put on by the Chautauqua Lake Association... and, will include: local craft vendors, face painting, food from the Taco Hut Food Truck, Ace Kettle Corn, and more.  Teams can entered the 10 or 20-person races.  You can also take part in Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union’s Rubber Ducky Race benefiting the CLA, Lakers Sled/Special Hockey Program, TRC’s Filling the Gap, Chautauqua Lake Rowing Association, the Blue Star Mothers Holiday Care Package Collection and Toys for Kids Collection.  For more information... go on-line to Chautauqualakeassociation.org/chq-dragon-boat/... or on facebook