City man dies from gunshot wound during incident on Jamestown's southside Tuesday night...
A man from Jamestown has died from wounds suffered during a shooting incident on the city's southside about mid-evening Tuesday... but, no arrests have been made.  Jamestown police say they were called to the scene in the area of Newland and Forest Avenues about 8:40 p.m. for a reported shooting.  Officers say they found 68 year-old Doug Howie had been wounded in the incident... and, he was being treated by Jamestown fire rescue workers and Alstar Ambulance personnel.  Howie was rushed to UPMC Chautauqua Hospital... then transferred to UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pennsylvania... where he later succumbed to his wounds.  City police say they are still actively investigating this incident... and, no suspect has been identified.  They are asking anyone with information to call them at 483-7537... or the JPD confidential tip line at 483-TIPS... that's 483-8477.

Identities of three of four victims in fatal, Cattaraugus County fire, released...
Three of the four people who died in last weekend's fatal house fire in the Cattaraugus County town of Yorkshire have now been identified.  State Police in Machias say the fire claimed the lives of 36 year-old Kristina Kipfer...  and,12 year-old Faith... and, 15-year-old Tonya cook.  Troopers say fire crews were initially called to 3825 Creek Rd. for the blaze in a single-family home.  Police say the fire apparently started near the kitchen area of the home... and, one family member was able to get out and call 9-1-1.  He's been identified as 18 year-old James Cook.  A fourth person has not yet been identified.  The fire has been ruled as "non-criminal."  
State Police say they are working with Pioneer Central School District on the status of the investigation.  The younger victims attended the Pioneer district.

Fire damages kitchen area of Sunset Bay home...
Firefighters made quick work of an early morning kitchen fire at a residence in Sunset Bay.  Chautauqua County dispatchers confirmed that crews from Sunset Bay and Silver Creek were called to 12839 Pleasant Ave. shortly before 5:15 a.m..  In a Facebook post, the Sunset Bay Fire Department stated that the lone occupant of the house escaped by jumping out of a window.  Shortly after, a "well involved" fire was found in the kitchen, and firefighters extinguished the blaze in about 10 minutes.  County fire investigators and the County Medic also responded.

Wendel announces opposition to DEC Amendments to Freshwater Wetlands Act...
Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel is now expressing his "firm opposition" to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s proposed amendments to the Freshwater Wetlands Act.  Wendel... who had taken a "wait-and-see" approach to the proposals... and, their impact on Chautauqua Lake... now is urging the state to delay the implementation of these new regulations, citing potential harm to local businesses, property owners, and the county’s economy.  The position is similar to the new Chautauqua Lake Property Owners Association... headed up by Jim Wehrfritz.  Wendel was out of town... and, not available for direct comment.  However... in a press release... he says "our lakes, waterways, and wetlands are integral to both the environment and the economic vitality of Chautauqua County.  The proposed changes, while well-meaning, could have far-reaching negative consequences."  Wendel has supported legislation proposed by State Senator George Borrello that calls for navigable waters -- like Chautauqua Lake -- be exempt from the new regulations.  However... Wehrfritz says it doesn't address the shoreline areas.  Wendel adds that "we are calling on the state to slow down and consider the local impact of these regulations before moving forward."  He says the Clean Water Act and Clean Water Act and New York’s Freshwater Wetlands Act have provided a strong foundation for the protection of wetlands for decades.  The new wetlands regulations are to take effect next Jan. 1.

Ripley man arrested for menacing woman with sword...
A man from Ripley has been arrested in Jamestown after he allegedly grabbed a sword during an altercation with a woman... and, swung it at her several times.  City police say they were called to a northside address shortly before 8:30 a.m. Wednesday on a report of a man with a weapon.  On arrival... they learned that 25 year-old Isiah Fuentes had grabbed the metal, ceremonial display sword... and, swung it "threateningly" at the female victim.  Fuentes was arrested for first-degree menacing... and, endangering the welfare of a child.  He was jailed pending arraignment.

Kitchen fire doused quickly by Sunset Bay and Silver Creek fire crews...
Firefighters made quick work of an early morning kitchen fire at a residence in Sunset Bay. Chautauqua County fire dispatchers confirmed that crews from Sunset Bay and Silver Creek were called to 12839 Pleasant Ave. shortly before 5:15 a.m.  In a Facebook post... the Sunset Bay Fire Department stated that the lone occupant of the house escaped by jumping out of a window. Shortly after, a "well involved" fire was found in the kitchen, and firefighters extinguished the blaze in about 10 minutes.  County fire investigators and the County Medic also responded.