Pair of garages in Westfield destroyed in overnight fire...
An issue with starting a fire inside a wood stove in a garage in the village of Westfield led to flames that destroyed the structure -- along with a second garage -- early this morning.  Sheriff's Department dispatchers say Westfield firefighters were called to the scene on Grove Street just before 3:30 a.m., and were joined by several mutual aid companies at the scene.  Fire officials say both garages were a "complete loss."  The county's Fire Investigation Team was called in... and, determined the cause.  The Fire Investigation Team was assisted at the scene by the Westfield Police Department.  No injuries were reported.

Man arrested for DWI after car crashed into church on Jamestown's northside...
A 30 year-old man has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk when his speeding car struck a church on Jamestown's northside early this morning.  City police were called to the location... and, found the driver allegedly trying to leave the scene.  However... officers caught Archie Nichols a short distance away... and, their investigation found that he was driving while intoxicated.  Nichols was taken to the city jail... and, charged with DWI... leaving the scene of a property damage accident... and, speed not reasonable and prudent.  He was issued appearance tickets for city court.  No injuries were reported.

Frigid temperatures expected starting Monday at cold air mass moves into the region...
You'll want to really bundle up during the first half of next week, as one of the coldest air masses in several years will take a grip on Western New York -- and Chautauqua County.  Meteorologist Heather Kenyon with the National Weather Service in Buffalo says the arctic blast will arrive in the region by Sunday night and will cause the mercury to plunge into the single digits for highs on Monday and Tuesday.  Kenyon adds that westerly winds may lead to wind chills around -20.  She says we'll see wind out of the west-southwesterly flow that will drop those wind chills.  Kenyon adds that some areas may also see some heavy lake effect snow during that time... but, they're not sure yet what areas will see it.  She says there is some uncertainty at this time when it comes to the amount of snow and placement of lake effect bands.

Annual "Doors Open -- Jamestown" set for next Sat., Jan. 25 in Jamestown...
One of the biggest events in Jamestown and the surrounding area during the mid-Winter months is taking place a week from tomorrow... when the annual "Doors Open -- Jamestown" returns.  The event is like a large "open house" for all the major attractions in the area... from the National Comedy Center to the Robert H. Jackson Center... and, several others.  It's put on by the CHQ Chamber of Commerce... and, President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Heitzenrater says they've added a new app -- the "Bandwango" program --- they used for their holiday program in Westfield that people can use to play their trivia game for prizes.  He says you just need to download the app for more information on what attractions are taking part... and, participate in the trivia contest to accumulate points.  You can then enter their contest for prize giveaways."  Hours for Doors Open next Saturday, Jan. 25, is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The participating attractions... which will be open with free admission during the hours also include:  the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame – The Sheldon House – Northwest Arena – and, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute.   Several businesses and restaurants are also taking part.

Gillibrand sends letter to state officials calling for improved state-and-federal cooperation on Wildfire and other emergency prepardness...
New York's junior U-S Senator is calling for "robust state-and-federal cooperation to ensure that New York is fully-prepared to respond to wildfires... and, other threats and emergencies.  Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand issued the call during a virtual press conference Thursday... in light of California’s devastating wildfires... and, the increasing frequency and severity of climate disasters across the country.  The Democrat points out that New York state had multiple wildfires in the downstate and New York Metro area a few months ago.  She says more than 400 fire departments with 1,300 personnel were deployed to deal with fires in the Hudson Valley Region and New York City.  One firefighter died battling the blazes.  Gillibrand says she's written a letter to state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner, Jackie Bray.  She's asking Bray to address three areas... what prepardness plans currently exist... how the division coordinates with the state Department of Environmental Conservation in light of climate issues... and, what support the federal government can provide to help New York be ready.

Olean man arrested for DWI following crash on I-86 near Kennedy...
A Cattaraugus County man faces drunk driving and speeding charges following a one-car crash on Interstate 86 in the town of Poland.  Sheriff's officers say they were called to the scene of the accident last Sunday near Exit 14 at Kennedy.  Deputies say they gave verbal commands to the driver... identified as 45 year-old Nicholas Bohdanowycz of Olean to get out of the car... but he refused.  Officers had to get him out of the vehicle because he would not comply.  Once in custody... deputies say Bohdanowycz was evaluated by medical staff and released by them.  He was charged with DWI... speed not reasonable and prudent... moving from lane unsafely... and, second-degree obstruction.  He was arraigned... and, issued appearance tickets for Poland Town Court.