Victim of fatal house fire in Brocton identified...
The victim in the fatal house fire Christmas morning in the village of Brocton has now been identified.  Sheriff's officers today say 32 year-old Zane Shattuck was found deceased inside his home at 94 Old Mill Rd. shortly after 5 a.m. Sheriff's Department dispatchers say Brocton fire crews found flames originating in the lower part of the structure when they arrived.  Portland was called in to assist.  Once the fire was out... the county's Fire Investigation Team was called in... and, found the blaze began in the ceiling area of the basement.  However... no exact cause has been determined.

City woman arrested after charging at JPD officer, and subjects from another rmatter, with dumbell in hand...
A Jamestown woman is accused at charging at a police officer with a dumbell during an investigation into two unwanted person's at a northside home early Friday morning.  City police were called to the location shortly after 2 a.m. on a report that the two people were at the residence... following an incident at the Wine Cellar bar on North Main Street.  Officers say... while they were speaking with the two people... when 43 year-old Mary Mowell picked up the dumbbell... and, charged after the officer and the two individuals.  Police say they quickly subdued her... and, she was taken into custody without further incident.  Mowell is charged with obstructing governmental administration... resisting arrest, and unnecessary noise.  As per bail reform... she was issued an appearance ticket for city court.

Two arrested on multiple drug charges following Cattaraugus County traffic stop...
Two men have been arrested in Cattaraugus County for allegedly being found in possession of a variety of illegal drugs following a traffic stop in the town of Freedom.  Sheriff's officers in Little Valley says the car was stoped on Route 98 this past week for a traffic infraction.  Deputies say their investigation provided probable cause to search for drugs in the vehicle.  A K-9 Unit was called in... and, located a book bag in the back seat with a lock on it.  Officers cut the lock... and, found a lunch box with nearly 1.4-ounces of methamphetamine... 2.6-grams of mushrooms... a vial filled with fentanyl... 10 suspected hydrocodone pills... 14 smaller, suspected hydrocodone pills... as well as 38 suspected alprazolam pills... 67 suspected Clonazapam pills... and, other types of drugs.  They also found packaging materials... along with more than $1,600 cash.  41 year-old Jeffrey Nendza of Portageville, NY... and, 34 year-old Teejay Johnson of Bliss, NY were arrested at the scene.  Nendza faces the more serious charges... including two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Molitor discusses goals when he becomes area's NYS Assemblyman...
Chautauqua County's new state Assemblyman says he's excited about the upcoming legislative session that will begin shortly after he takes office.  Assemblyman-elect Andrew Molitor says he will focus on "affordability and public safety" as the representative for the 150th District.  On affordabilty... Molitor says he wants to reduce spending and taxes.  He feels it will keep people in the state, and produce more "high-quality jobs."  As for public safety... Molitor says he wants to fix problems with the state's bail reform law and criminal procedure law.  He says he wants to provide more resources to law enforcement so they can "navigate the pitfalls" created by that kind of legislation.  The Westfield Republican says a great example is the discovery law.  He says it has what's essentially an unfunded mandate that makes it difficult for criminal cases to proceed... because you now often need to get police body camera footage to help move the case forward.  Molitor will replace the retiring Andy Goodell... who is finishing his seventh-term in the legislature's lower chamber.  

Reopening of historic White Inn in Fredonia a big success...
It's been well over a month since Fredonia's White Inn reopened to the public... and, the response it has received has been "amazing."  That from two White Inn staff members.  Hotel manager Marcy Davidson says the kindness of people has been "overwhelming at times," adding that the facility's phones have been ringing off the hook.  Davidson says they're received a lot of calls from people who were married, and or had other major events held there.  While the White Inn maintains its characteristics from the past, it also has some new features, including a new elevator and kitchen. Staff member Brittany Ludemann, who played a major role in the design process, says there will also be a new patio in the spring... and, they also have put in new bathrooms.

Shults annual "Harvest the Savings" fund-raiser helps The Salvation Army in Jamestown and Warren, Pa...
The food pantries at The Salvation Army of Jamestown and Warren, Pennsylvania are receiving more than $20,000 from the Shults Auto Group's "Harvest the Saving's" sales event.  The event... which was held in October and November... brought in $22,575.  Shults Auto Group President Tim Shults says the event brought in $50 from each car sale between Oct. 14 and Nov. 25... which was then donated to the local food banks.  They add that... with $40 needed to feed a family for a day... the amount raised will help provide meals to more than 564 families in the local area. 

JCC Student from Brocton receives Dan Feather Memorial Scholarship...
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy at SUNY Jamestown Community College has awarded recruit Matthew White of Clymer with the annual Dan Feather Memorial Award.  The award was created by Feather's widow, Verna Feather.  Dan Feather was an 18 year veteran of the Jamestown Police Department.  Each year... a Chautauqua County resident attending the Sheriff’s Academy who is noted for their professionalism and character receives the award... which is$1,400 this year.  White... who is a 2021 graduate of Clymer Central School... is the 27th recipient of the scholarship.