Langworthy announces $17.4-million federal grant for BPU Microgrid project...
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is receiving a $17.4-million federal grant for development of it's "community microgrid" to  continue providing power when adverse conditions arise.  The announcement was made late Monday by local Congressman Nick Langworthy... who says the grant will bolster the region’s energy resilience and enhance the reliability of power for local residents and businesses.  Langworthy adds that "with harsh winters and aging grid systems, this project will provide a critical upgrade to ensure our community has reliable power when it’s needed most.  This microgrid will not only enhance energy security but also pave the way for future growth and innovation in Western New York and the Southern Tier."  Langworthy toured the BPU plant last January to learn more about the utility... and, it's needs.  

City Council gets earful from homeless advocates during Monday meeting...
Homeless acvocates in the city of Jamestown made their feelings known to City Council during last night's voting session.  During an -- at times -- contentious meeting... those advocates complained that there still wasn't a coordinated effort to deal with the homeless numbers -- which during a recent count was found to be just over 200 on the streets... or in some kind of shelter and getting help.  One of them... Mary Diers... says the homeless need to get better information about what's available to them.  Diers says there should be a "collective list" of services, and shelters that would be available.  Bonnie Weber has been a long-time advocate for the homeless... and, talked about one of them who recently died.  Weber says "Teresa" was a person -- like any of them.  She says she's "very disappointed in a lot of things."  Another resident... Laurie Catalano... says there are people -- like them -- who want to help... and, the city and agencies should take them up on the offers.  Another concern raised was the status of the city's "Code Blue" shelters in the Winter.  Diers noted that $198,000 had been set aside to fund two such shelters... but only one opened a short time this past Winter.      

City leaders respond to homeless advocates...
City officials responded at the end of last night's voting session... urging residents to "bring down the temperature" in the debate over how to deal with the homeless.  There was also some good news about one organization that's working to get a permanent "Code Blue" shelter in place.  City Development Director Crystal Surdyk says she can't say who it is... yet.  Surdyk says the agencies have been working with the county on a new, more permanent "Code Blue" shelter for the homeless when the temperature falls below 32-degrees.  Mayor Kim Ecklund says she was optimistic about what came out of last week's meeting of several organizations in Jamestown, who discussed the matter.  Ecklund also noted -- again -- that the city has received no funding to help deal with the situation.  She reiterated that they've had to use federal, Community Development Block Grant funding for their efforts.  Ecklund affirmed what Surdyk says is to be coming out in the coming weeks... but, says it's a local organization heading up that effort... and, they'll be making that announcement.

Wendel declares Aug. 25-31 as "Overdose Awareness Week in Chautauqua County...
It's "Overdose Awareness Week" in Chautauqua County to further raise awareness of the need to warn people about the dangers of drug overdose and death... and, advocate for treatment.  During a press conference in front of Dunkirk City Hall Monday morning... County Executive P.J. Wendel issued a proclamation... and, says while the county's overdose numbers have come down about 50% the past year.  However... during his 30 years as an EMT... he's seen to many people -- including friends -- die from overdoses.  He says he's also had calls involving former students of his in Falconer.  Wendel adds that... while the county's numbers have improved... the work is far from over.  Jennifer Larson with the county's Department of Mental Hygiene hosted the program... and noted that she founded the county's "Together We Can CHQ" coalition.  Larson says, through collaborations, they've been able to change the trajectory.

Jamestown man arrested in Falconer for alleged theft of car, and other items...
A city man is accused of breaking into a build in Falconer last May... and, stealing a car and several other items.  Ellicott Town Police say 44 year-old Larry Whitehill, Jr. of Jamestown was arrested Sunday on a warrant for fourth-degree grand larceny... and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property in connection with the burglary.  During the investigation... police say they found that Whitehill was in possession of some the items reported stolen.  The warrant was issued... and, Whitehill was found Sunday by Jamestown Police.  He was turned over to Ellicott Police... and, issued appearance tickets for Ellicott Town Court.

City man arrested for aggravated harassment in Cassadaga...
A Jamestown man has been arrested after allegedly harassing another person during an incident last week in the village of Cassadaga.  Sheriff's officers say they were called to the location... in the town of Stockton... shortly before Midnight Saturday... and, spoke with the victim and collected evidence.  Deputies say their investigation revealed that 33 year-old Daniel Fabrizio was the suspect, and he was arrested.  Fabrizio was charged with second-degree aggravated harassment... and, issued an appearance ticket for Stockton Town Court at a later date.