Man from Jamestown arrested after being found with three pistols -- two of them loaded -- without a state permit...
A city man has been arrested for being in possession of three pistols... two of which were loaded... during a traffic stop on Jamestown's southside early this morning.  City police say their K-9 unit conducted a traffic stop shortly after Midnight for "multiple" moving violations.  During their investigation... officers say they found the two loaded guns... a third that was not loaded... and, a large capacity feeding device.  Police say 30 year-old Devan Huntington did not have a valid pistol permit and is not allowed to have those firearms.  Huntington was arrested on two counts each of second and-third-degree criminal possession of a weapon... and one of third-degree criminal possession for allegedly being in possession of the feeding device.  He was taken to the city jail pending arraignment.

Jamestown school officials, and JPD investigating on-line threat to outside district...
Officials with the Jamestown school district have been made aware of a rumor circulating at Persell Middle School regarding a Snapchat message containing a threat to a school district outside of the area.  After a "thorough investigation..." Jamestown police say they have determined there is no credible threat to Persell or any Jamestown schools.  The district adds "we continue to proactively communicate with JPD as we both monitor this rumor."  In concluding... the district says it's "dedicated to ensuring the safety of our students and staff and will continue to communicate directly in the case of any situations we hear that may affect our schools."

City man arrested after allegedly striking one person, and threatening others, with a fencing sword...
A Jamestown man is accused of being in possession of a fencing sword... and, hitting one person with it... and, menacing several others in the Brooklyn Square area.  Jamestown police were called to the scene shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday on a report of a person with a weapon.  Officers say -- when they arrived -- they found 45 year-old Lewis Campbell, Jr. with the sword in his possession.  Their investigation showed that he had struck one person with it... and, threatened several others in the presence of a child.  Campbell was arrested... and, taken to the city jail.  He was searched... and, also found in possession of a small amount of crack cocaine/fentanyl mixture.  Campbell is charged with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon... second-degree menacing... endangering the welfare of a child... and, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Gillibrand announces new "Universal School Meals Act" proposal to provide school breakfasts, lunches and dinners... 
Kids are back in school... but, New York's junior U.S. Senator says a waiver program that allowed them to receive free breakfast, lunch and dinner during the  COVID-19 Pandemic is about to expire.  Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand Thursday announced her new "Universal School Meals Program Act..." which would provide the meals to all school children... regardless of their family's income.  Gillibrand says it's allowed most New York schools to provide those meals.  She says more than 80% of schools provide those.  Gillibrand says there are currently only eight states provide Universal School Meals: California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Vermont.  She says studies have shown that students do better in school, and have better attendance when they get regular meals.  Gillibrand adds that the program costs the federal government about $11-billion a year... but, does not add to the local tax burden. 

Molitor sounds of on controversial Wetlands proposal for Chautauqua Lake...
The Republican candidate for the 150th New York State Assembly seat has sent a five-page analysis to the state Department of Environmental Conservation of the proposed changes to it's new wetlands regulations.  In a press release... Fredonia's Andrew Molitor says there needs to be "a reasonable balance between environmental issues and landowner rights."  Molitor says "freshwater wetlands are invaluable resources for flood protection, wildlife habitat, and open space.  At the same time, landowners have legitimate concerns that over-regulation can damage property values, impede their ability to use their property in a reasonable
manner, and/or adversely impact the use and enjoyment of other natural resources, such as Chautauqua Lake and many other lakes in our State.”  He says his biggest concern... which is shared by many others... is the proposed expansion of DEC wetland authority over every wetland, regardless of its size, that is contiguous to Chautauqua... Cassadaga... Findley and Bear Lakes... and, Lake Erie."  He says "this dramatic expansion of DEC authority exceeds both the language and intent of the statute."

Bobseine talkes state issues in Assembly run...
The Democratic candidate for the 150th District Assembly seat says his commitment to the area and the importance of how we renew our communities are among the reasons he is running this Fall.  Fredonia's Michael Bobseine says his strengths are problem solving and working with other people, and he believes that makes him qualified to represent the district that contains all of Chautauqua County, plus Seneca Nation territory in southern Erie County.  Bobseine says "we have a diverse community, and we leave no one behind."  When asked what he believes is the biggest issue facing the district, Bobseine didn't point to any one issue.  But... he did highlight public education and finding regional solutions.