Portion of Buffalo Street in city of Jamestown closed the rest of the day after tractor-trailer strikes overpass...
Jamestown city officials say due to an accident this morning... Buffalo Street is closed from East Second to Allen Streets until further notice. Officials say the closure is expected to last all day... as a tractor-trailer had to be removed from under the overpass... and, officials need to look for damage and make repairs to the overpass. Officials say avoid the area and use alternate routes. Again... Buffalo Street between East Second and Allen Streets is closed until further notice.
City officials in Jamestown asking public's help in tracking down offenders during recent rash of vandalisms...
Jamestown city officials are asking for the public's help in addressing a troubling rise in vandalism that's affected city parks and public spaces in recent weeks. In press release... Mayor Kim Ecklund's office reports there have been -- "numerous destructive incidents" including: The theft of flowers from decorative planters... vandalism to playground equipment and the deliberate damaging of park infrastructure... the malicious destruction of toilets, urinals, mirrors, partitions, pipes, and hand dryers in public restrooms. In addition... they say there has been tampering with electrical outlets... posing severe risks of injury or fire... the spray-painting of graffiti on city buildings, signage and public surfaces... theft of plaques and historical markers... and destruction of benches trash receptacles and other amenities. Mayor Ecklund says "these senseless acts of vandalism are not only damaging and disrespectful -- they are dangerous. Tampered infrastructure, broken plumbing, and scattered debris pose serious hazards, particularly for children and families who rely on our parks to be safe and clean." Despite the challenges... she says the city extends its deepest appreciation to the city Parks Department, whose team works tirelessly to clean up and restore damaged areas. Their dedication ensures our public spaces remain safe, functional, and welcoming under increasingly difficult circumstances. City leaders are urging residents to remain vigliant. If you witness vandalism or suspicious activity, please report it to the Jamestown Police Department’s Non-Emergency Line at 483-7536.
Community members credited with helping to save starving and weak dog in Mayville...
Members of the community are being credited with helping to save the life of a dog that was left inside a vehicle in the town of Chautauqua Wednesday afternoon. Sheriff's officers were called to a location on Elmwood Road shortly before 2:30 p.m., and, saw the dog... which appeared to be very weak and dehydrated and was being attended to by residents of the area. Deputies say their investigation showed that 55 year-old Catherine Gatto of Mayville had allegedly left the dog inside of a truck for an extended period of time. Gatto was issued an appearance ticket for Torturing or Injuring Animals... and, will appear Chautauqua town Court at a later date.
Rite Aid pharmacy closing in West Ellicott to take place today...
Wednesday was "D-Day" for customers of Rite Aid Pharmacies in Western New York... and, Chautauqua County... to find a new location to handle their medication needs. A federal WARN Notice had been issued for a general, June 4 closing. However... the Rite Aid on Fairmount Avenue in West Ellicott will be open through today. Many seniors get their prescriptions filled at a Rite Aid... and, County Office for Aging Services Director Dana Corwin says the first matter is get your records transferred to your new pharmacy... and ask them to secure your records, and send them to another chain in the area, or one of the three independent pharmacies in the area. If you haven't transferred to a new pharmacy yet -- or still have a prescription being filled at Rite Aid in West Ellicott... those prescriptions awaiting pick-up will be transferred to the Brooklyn Square location, and can be picked up there. That store will be open a little while longer. Those are two of six Rite Aids in Chautauqua County that will be closing. The others are in Dunkirk, Fredonia, Silver Creek and Mayville.
Jamestown-Area Soap Box Derby set to go this Saturday; and celebrate it's 40th anniversary...
The Jamestown Area Soap Box Derby turns 40 this year... and, some special festivities will take place before this year's annual "Gravity Grand Prix" begins on Saturday. The approximately 45 entries in their three divisions will take part in a practice night Friday before races begin at the Sinatra Soap Box Derby Track -- next to Diethrick Park -- at 9 a.m. Saturday. Derby Spokesperson Renee Williams says the excitement is building... and, says it's taken a lot to get to this point. She says she's been involved with the derby -- in one way or another -- for 39 of those 40 years. Renee's father, retired City Parks Manager John Williams, was among those along with Tony Purpura, who were involved in founding the local organization in 1985. The younger Williams says it was fun being involved with her dad in preparing her car for derby days when she was 9 years old. She says they have 17 Stock derby cars... 21 Super Stocks... and, seven Masters cars. Williams says if you have a car or even need one... and, would still like to compete... you can contact her via e-mail at Jamestownareasoapboxderby@yahoo.com. She says the winner in each division will advance to compete in the World Finals in Akron, Ohio.
