City man and woman arrested on drug charges following Sunday traffic stop...
A man and woman from Jamestown have been arrested on drug possession charges following a traffic stop on the city's eastside early Sunday morning.  Jamestown police say a patrol stopped the car for an observed infraction in the area of East Eighth and Liberty Streets shortly before 4:30 a.m.  Officers say their investigation determined that 31 year-old Russell Sims and 29 year-old Sharriah Funkhouser were in possession of 13.7 grams of fentanyl... 6.7 grams of cocaine... ecstasy... a scale commonly used in illegal drug sales, and individual packaging materials.  Police arrested both on four counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance -- with intent to sell... and, two counts of second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia.  They add that Funkhouser was also issued a traffic citation.  Both were jailed pending arraignment.

City of Jamestown closes down Panzarella Park Dock due to structural issues... 
The dock at Jamestown's Panzarella Park has been closed to the public -- effective immediately -- due to structural issues.  A work crew doing the initial phase of replacing decking boards... discovered significant structural issues beneath the surface.  As a result... the city has removed the entire wooden structure while alternative repair and replacement options are developed.  Mayor Kim Ecklund's Office today urged visitors to use caution in the area and comply with all posted signage and temporary access restrictions.  The city says it "appreciate's the community’s patience and understanding as we work to ensure a safe and lasting solution."  If you have questions... contact the city's Parks Department at 483-7523.

Laurel Run from Jamestown to Dunkirk, and Silver Creek races another success...
It was a great weather weekend for runners who took part in the 29th annual Laurel Memorial Run and Walk.  The annual flag relay began at The Resource Center's Jamestown location on Jones & Gifford Avenue around mid-morning... and, ended with a victory celebration at the TRC facility on Lake Shore Drive in Dunkirk.  TRC's Steve Waterson says students from several school districts took part... along with numerous law enforcement agencies.  Keith Gregoire says he ran the entire 31-mile relay -- not just for fun, but to help bring awareness about people with disabilities in the county, and support them.  State Senator George Borrello says Wayne and Elaine Hotelling, whose late daughter Laurel lived with Down syndrome, are an inspiration to those in Chautauqua County who have a developmental disability.  Borrello says it also raises money for that effort.  He also presented the Hotellings with a certificate of recognition.  The event continued much of the day Saturday in Silver Creek with several running and walking activities... including Laurel's Legacy Lap.

Wendel hopes to see new owners of Hotel Lenhart able to do what new owners have done for White Inn...
Chautauqua County's top-elected official says if the new owners of a hotel in Bemus Point can do what the new owners of the White Inn in Fredonia have been able to do... that would be fantastic.  County Executive P.J. Wendel praised the efforts of the White Inn's Steve St. George and Devin Jones in bringing back the historic hotel and gathering place.  Wendel says he's hoping that Bill and Jill Curry... the new owners of the Hotel Lenhart... can do the same for that 130-year-old hotel.  He was pleased to see the Curry's allow and ongoing tradition of high school prom goers having their pictures taken on the Lenhart's porch.  The Curry's stayed at the Lenhart as a family three decades ago when they had been going to Chautauqua Institution for "quite some time."  They first began looking at buying the Lenhart in early 2022... and, back in May assumed ownership of the historic structure.  It took some time to secure financing... but, the Pittsburgh couple made it happen... and, they look forward to renovating the hotel and developing it from 52 rooms to 40 to allow for more space in each one.  Wendel made his comments during a recent "Community Spotlight" program.

Sex offender living in Westfield arrested for failure to register with authorities...
A registered sex offender living at the Thruway Motel in Westfield has been arrested for allegedly not updating his address with local law enforcement and New York state.  Westfield Police say they received a tip that a Level-2 Offender... 45 year-old Clarence Williams III... was living at the motel and has not notified authorities.  Investigators determined that Williams had been living at the local motel since June 2... and, he had 10-days to notify law enforcement of his change in address.  Williams was arrested without incident at the motel last Wednesday on one count of failure to register or verify as a sex offender.  That's a Class E Felony.  Williams was jailed pending arraignment.

City man arrested for alleged theft, and damage done to CVS store in Brooklyn Square...
A man from Jamestown has been arrested for allegedly shoplifting merchandise... and, damaging property inside the CVS Store in Brooklyn Square.  City police say they were called to the scene at 19 South Main St. for a reported larceny.  Officers say they determined that 48 year-old Lawrence Gibbons had stolen items from the store and caused damage before leaving.  He was later found nearby... and arrested for petty larceny... and, fourth-degree criminal mischief.  Due to State Bail Reform... Gibbons was released with an appearance ticket for city court at a later date.