School starts for some southern Chautauqua County districts today, others on Wednesday and Thursday...
It's the first day of classes for some school districts in the Jamestown-area... and, local law enforcement officials are reminding motorists and students to be safe.  Among the schools opening today are Southwestern... Falconer and Frewsburg.  Most students in those districts will be bused to school... and, State Police Troop "A" Spokesman Trooper James O'Callaghan says motorists need to be cognizant of school buses being on the road in the morning and afternoon.  O'Callaghan says when the red flashing lights are on you must stop no matter what direction you're going in, or what lane you are in on the roadway.  He says it's concerning that there was a 3% increase in the number of tickets issued for passing a stopped school bus with it's red lights flashing last year.  He adds that parents need to remind their children to wait for the bus driver to signal it's okay to cross the street... or follow directions by school crossing guards when walking.  The Jamestown and Panama district's begin classes on Wednesday... and, Bemus Point and Chautauqua Lake districts begin on Thursday.

City man arrested following high-speed pursuit from Jamestown into Pennsylvania...
A man from Jamestown was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly leading police on a high speed chase that began on the city's eastside... and, went into Pennsylvania.  City police say a GIVE Detail was patrolling the area of Allen Street -- near Willard -- shortly before 2 a.m. when they spotted a red sedan operating with no license plates.  Officers then tried to stop on the vehicle... but the driver wouldn't comply... and, fled at a high rate of speed.  Police pursued the car into the south county... and, the Pennsylvania state line.  JPD officers then terminated the pursuit after crossing the state line... and, Pennsylvania State Police were able to locate the vehicle a short time later... and, continued the pursuit.  With the help of State Police... the chase concluded and the driver... 25 year-old Frank Strohauer, Junior... was taken into custody.  Strohauer faces several charges in New York including: reckless driving... second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation... speed not reasonable and prudent... and, failure to keep right.  He was released to Pennsylvania State Police on out of state charges, and is to appear in Jamestown City Court at a later date.  More charges are pending.

State DEC investigating cheese factory discharge into Ishua Creek...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation says a cheese facility in the Cattaraugus County town of Ishua is responsible for the discharge of organic waste into Ishua Creek.  The discharge was initially found due to a huge fish die-off last Tuesday... and, the state DEC and Cattaraugus County Health Departments began investigating.  They also began conducting targeted sampling of private wells out of an abundance of caution.  However... no impacts have been found yet.  An advisory remains in effect for recreational use of the creek.  The DEC has also directed the Great Lakes Cheese facility in Franklinville to take immediate actions to address ongoing impacts related to the discharge into the creek.  The facility has suspended operations... and, the investigation is ongoing.

Erickson receives Ritzer Labor Award at city's annual Labor Day Festival...
Thousands of Jamestown-area residents turned out Sunday for the city's 44th annual Labor Day Festival at Bergman Park.  There was music, pro wrestling, midget football and other activities... including presentation of the 41st annual George Ritzer Labor Award from the Jamestown-Area Central Labor Council.  Council President Ryan Sweeney made the presentation to Ericka Erickson of IUE-CWA Local #81500... noting that Erickson is a third-generation member of labor, and was instrumental in organizing a unit at New Flyer on Fluvanna Ave. in Jamestown.  Erickson expressed her appreciation to the Labor Council for the award... and it's legacy.  She was congratulated by Mayor Kim Ecklund... and, Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel... who presented her with a special commendation.  The day was capped off with a huge fireworks display.

City man charged with assaulting and strangling a person over age 65...
A man from Jamestown faces assault and strangulation charges following a violent domestic incident involving a person over the age of 65.  City police were called to a northside residence shortly before 5 p.m. last Wednesday... and learned that 26 year-old Justin Conklin had choked the victim by the throat... leaving that person unable to breath.  Officers add that they were told that Conklin had also struck the victim several times in the face, head, and shoulders causing injury.  Police also learned that Conklin had committed the same crimes the night before.  He was located later in the evening... and, arrested on two counts of second-degree strangulation... and, two counts of second-degree assault.  Conklin was jailed pending arraignment.

Jamestown man arrested following westside domestic incident...
A city man has been arrested on several charges following a domestic violence incident on Jamestown's westside.  City police say they were called to the location shortly before 7 p.m. last Friday for a domestic incident.  Officers say their investigation found that 26 year-old Matthew Sedlmayer had punched the victim in the face repeatedly -- violating an order of protection... and, the incident occured in front of three minors under the age of 16.  When officers tried to take Sedlmayer into custody... there was a brief struggle before he was finally arrested.  Police add he also damaged police department property.  Sedlmayer was taken to the city jail on charges of third-degree assault... three counts of endangering the welfare of a child... third-degree criminal mischief... resisting arrest... and, aggravated criminal contempt.  He was jailed pending arraignment.