Dunkirk man struck and killed early Friday morning by tractor-trailer in Westfield...
A Dunkirk man was struck and killed early this morning by a tractor-trailer in a fatal motor vehicle pedestrian accident in the town of Westfield.  Sheriff's officers were called to the scene on Route 394 just before 1:30 a.m., and, their investigation determined that 37 year-old Andrew Seelbinder was struck by the northbound big-rig... and, was pronounced dead at the scene.  Deputies say no charges are expected to be filed.  Sheriff's officers were assisted on scene by the Westfield, and Jamestown police... New York State Police... fire rescuers and the Chautauqua County Coroners Office.

Man and woman arrested in Jamestown on warrants, drug and traffic violations...
Two people have been arrested following an early morning traffic stop on Jamestown's westside.  City police say they conducted the stop shortly before 2 a.m. after seeing the driver commit a traffic violation on Washington Street -- near West Fourth.  Officers identified the driver as Casey Penhollow... and, the passenger as Alvin Jusino.  Police say both were sought on local warrants... and, add that Jusino was wearing a ski mask.  While trying to remove the mask to confirm his identity... Jusino pinned his head on the vehicle... to prevent officers from taking the mask off.  He was later found with a small quantity of methamphetamine in his possession.  Jusino is charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and second-degree obstruction.  Penhollow was arrested on her warrant... along with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation... and, traffic citations.

Jamestown food truck operator to leave with food, and supplies for hurricane victims in western North Carolina...
The owner-operator of a food truck in Jamestown is gathering food and supplies to take to western North Carolina to help with hurricane relief.  Jason Skinner will be taking his "Pearl City Munchies" truck to the Asheville and Chimney Rock areas of North Carolina... which were hard hit by Hurricane Helene.  Skinner... who also operated "Skinner's Kitchen" for a time in downtown Jamestown... says their efforts have been well-received locally to help those people.  He says people have donated clothing, food, cosmetics, and diapers, among others.  Skinner says they're accepting donations up until they leave this coming Saturday morning.  He says relief efforts in North Carolina have focused on items including food... blankets... coats and shoes.  Skinner says a number of businesses... including Bimbo Bread... and, Naco trucking have contributed to the effort... with Naco providing a truck to take down.  If you would like to help out... he says there are various ways to contact him... including on-line.  He says you can go to his Jason Skinner... or Pearl City Munchies on Facebook.  Robo Enterprises is also helping Skinner pay for gas to and from North Carolina.  He can also be reached by calling 294-4274.

County airports to be collection points for hurricane relief in Florida and North Carolina...
Chautauqua County’s airports are also at the forefront of efforts to help deliver critical supplies and monetary donations to North Carolina and Florida in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.  County officials are asking residents to contribute urgently needed donations, which will be delivered to the hardest-hit areas by local pilots, aviation partners, and volunteers.  County Executive P.J. Wendel says he's been monitoring the impact on smaller counties in North Carolina and Florida.  In response to the widespread devastation, he has initiated relief efforts from the county.  Wendel has recommended that the county's Manager of Airports... Shannon Fischer... collaborate with aviation partners to deliver essential supplies and financial donations.  He says these contributions are helping to cover fuel costs for volunteer aircraft flying into hard-hit airports.  The county has set up donation centers at the Jamestown and Dunkirk Airports... and, a list of urgently needed items can be found on line... or call Airport Manager Shannon Fischer at 661-8930 for more information.

Dunkirk Common Council tables tax cap override measure until Finance Committee can review measure...
As Dunkirk city lawmakers continue reviewing the 2025 city budget proposed by Mayor Kate Wdowiasz, they will consider a local law that would allow them to override the state's property tax cap.  That measure was part of the Common Council's agenda on Tuesday... but, was tabled. Councilman at Large Nick Weiser says the local law would not change the tax levy, but simply allow the council to override the tax levy cap.  Weiser says council members plan to discuss the local law further during a Finance Committee meeting next Monday morning... then the full council will consider it at their next meeting in early November.  The Jamestown City Council will also consider a property tax cap override at it's voting session at the end of this month.

Motorcyclist arrested in Lakewood after kicking car at Stop Sign...
A motorcyclist in the village of Lakewood man has been arrested for drunk driving after allegedly kicking the rear of a car when he became impatient with the driver.  Lakewood-Busti Police say the bike's operator... 66 year-old Oliver Dow of Lakewood... was behind the car at a stop sign on Chautauqua Avenue late last month.  However... Dow became irritated by how long the car was stopped... and, kicked the back of the vehicle.  The car's driver then confronted Dow... and, took the keys to his motorcycle.  Dow then ran off... but, the driver of the car followed him until police arrived.  He was arrested for DWI... DWI withe a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher... and, third-degree criminal mischief.