City woman arrested following multiple domestic incidents last Saturday...
A well-being check last weekend led to the arrrest of a Jamestown woman following a domestic incident in which she tried to stab a man... and, then threw several items at him.  City police were called to a westside address shortly before 11:30 p.m last Saturday to check on 21 year-old Constance Mitchell... who was reportedly acting irratically.  Officers say Mitchell was seen outside... unclothed and screaming.  During their investigation... officers learned that Mitchell had cut a male victim with a knife, and then struck him with the objects... causing injury.  She was arrested on three counts of second-degree assault for that... and, two other incidents earlier in the day.  She was also charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon... and two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief.  She was jailed pending arraignment.

Jamestown woman accused of grabbing scissors to attack a man last weekend...
A Jamestown woman has been arrested for allegedly raising a pair of scissors to a man... and, then threatening to stab him with them... during a domestic incident on the city's westside.  Jamestown police were called to the scene of a domestic incident shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday.  Officers say they found that 23 year-old Sabrina Sample had grabbed the scissors, and pointed the blades at the male victim.  Sample was arrested for second-degree menacing... and, jailed pending arraignment.

Final totals for annual "Holiday Haul" drive for St. Susan's Center still being tallied...
The annual Holiday Haul at the Jamestown Cycle Shop parking lot started off a little slow on Thursday due to the weather... but, rebounded for a good finish by Saturday afternoon.  Organizer Dan Keefe was helping to wrap up getting their second truck of food and other donated items from Jamestown Mattress Company over to the St. Susan's Center.  He says they should have final amounts raised by later today.  Keefe says conditions were "real bad" with the Lake Effect Snows last Thursday, but, things improved into Friday and Saturday.  Despite the obstacles due mainly to cold and snowy weather through Friday... he says they pretty much got everything on their punch list.  Those includes paper products, fruits and vegetables... rice and pasta.  Keefe says he had a lot of volunteer help during the two and a half days they were in Brooklyn Square.  He thanked the many sponsors involved... including Jamestown Mattress... Jamestown Awning... and, the host Cycle Shop.  Media One was a media sponsor.

Dunkirk Common Council approves final 2025 budget that includes 84% tax increase...
A final, amended 2025 budget has been abopted for the city of Dunkirk... and, residents will see their property taxes increase by approximately 84%.  The Common Council unanimously adopted the spending plan containing a tax rate of $33.82 per $1,000 during a special meeting at City Hall late Saturday morning.  Before the vote was taken... Councilman at Large Nick Weiser said that, while the spending plan did not represent the full extent of relief council members had hoped to deliver, they found over $1.1-million in net savings from Mayor Kate Wdowiasz's original proposal.  He called that progress... and, adds they worked "tirelessly" to reduce the tax impact as much as possible for city residents.  Weiser added that much of the "rigidity" in the budget comes from long-standing contractual obligations... that... if they're broken... could result in even more costs.  The budget was passed after council members unanimously overrode Wdowiasz's veto of the council's previous amended budget, which had a tax rate of $31.16 per $1,000. 

Woman from Falconer arrested for robbery and burglary following break-in at Jamestown home...
A Falconer woman has been arrested on robbery and burglary charges after allegeldy forcing her way into a home on Jamestown's northside last Friday night... and, starting to steal belongings inside.  City police were called to the scene about 6 p.m., and, on arrival... found the suspect walking away from the residence.  Officers say their investigation found that 45 year-old Jessica Diaz-Hernandez had broken into the home, and was taking the items when she was confronted by the owner.  Police say Hernandez then allegedly charged at the victim with a knife... but, the victim suffered only minor injuries.  Hernandez was taken into custody on charges including first-degree burglary, and robbery... second-degree assault and menacing... and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon... and, criminal mischief.  She was jailed pending arraignment.  

Jagoda named as new Jamestown Tarp Skunks Manager...
A Dunkirk native who is well-known in local baseball circles has been hired as the new manager of the Jamestown Tarp Skunks for the 2025 Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League season.  Tarp Skunks General Manager and Director of Business Operations, Christian Dolce says they are excited to announce that Frank Jagoda III will lead the team on the field next season.  Dolce says Jagoda "brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in amateur, collegiate, and professional baseball, making him an ideal candidate to lead the team."  In the past five years... he says Jagoda has spent time with the Tampa Bay Rays working in Pro Scouting and Player Development helping the Rays reach the playoffs in 2020-2023 with a World Series appearance in 2020.  He also worked with USA Baseball from 2014-2020 as Director of the National Team and as a scout, coach, and advisor.  Jagoda says growing up in Chautauqua County... he played many games at Diethrick Park... including the 2003 Babe Ruth World Series.