Woman originally from Gowanda arrested in Texas for fatal, DWI crash in town of Hanover in 2023...
A former Gowanda resident has been arrested on seven charges in connection with a fatal, two-car crash that occurred in the Town of Hanover in December 2023.   Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt says an investigation involving State Police led to the indictment of 25-year-old Milly Garcia, who now lives in Texas.  Schmidt says Garcia was the driver of one of the vehicles involved in the crash on Route 39... and says three people were in the other car... with one dying, and the other two seriously hurt.  State Police Trooper James O'Callaghan says Garcia was indicted by a Chautauqua County grand jury on Aug. 22 and was taken into custody locally Wednesday night after being extradited from Texas.  According to Schmidt, toxicology results determined that Garcia had a BAC more than 2 1/2 times the legal limit when the crash took place.  He says her BAC was .21%... and, there was also evidence of her using marijuana, as well.  Schmidt says 31-year-old Miranda Fraley of Ripley died in the crash, while Angela Waldemarson of Westfield and William Hamilton of Portland suffered life-threatening injuries.  Garcia faces two Felony counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, one count of vehicular manslaughter, two counts of aggravated vehicular assault, one count of vehicular assault, DWI, and aggravated DWI.  Schmidt says Garcia was arraigned Thursday... and, is being held in the County Jail on $50,000 cash bail... or $100,000 property bond.  She pleaded not guilty and will return to court on Oct. 27.

Silver Creek woman arrested for leaving scene of DWI crash...
A Silver Creek woman has been arrested for allegedly leaving the scene of a drunk driving accident in the village of Silver Creek.  Sheriff's officers say they were called to the scene at the intersection of Central Avenue and Christy Street just after 11 p.m. Wednesday... and learned the driver -- 73 year-old Alexandria Amendola -- had left the scene.  Deputies later found Amendola... and, determined she had been driving while intoxicated.  Officers arrested her for DWI... Leaving the scene of a property damage accident... moving from lane unsafely... and, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation.  Amendola was issued appearance tickets for Hanover Town Court at a later date.

Investigation continues into Barker St. house fire in Jamestown...
The investigation is continuing into a house fire on Jamestown's southside that city firefighters made quick work of early Wednesday night.  Interim Fire Chief Ryan Rousch says crews were called to 114 Barker St. about 7:30 p.m., and, found flames at the front of the single-family home. Rousch says bystanders, and witnesses helped direct firefighters... who quickly knocked down the flames.  He says firefighters were able to get inside the house shortly after that to check for any extension.  However... none was found and fire investigators were called in.  However... no cause has been determined at this time.  No injuries were reported.  It wasn't clear whether anyone was home at the time the blaze broke out.

Second annual Made in Falconer "Manufacturing Weekend" to be held this weekend...
After a successful debut last year, an open house showcasing a variety of products made in the Village of Falconer is returning this weekend. CHQ Chamber will hold its 2nd annual "Made in Falconer" event on Saturday in celebration of National Manufacturing Month. CHQ Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Heitzenrater says manufacturers throughout the village will participate in this event... with tours every half-hour at places like Fancher Chair... Ellison Bronze, and Dahlstrom Rollform.  Heitzenrater says it's a chance to see "behind the doors and walls" what goes on there.  Along with the manufacturers, there will be several small businesses involved in the open house.  The CHQ Transit Trolley will be making loops through the Falconer region and stop at all participating tour locations, as well as in front of West Main Mercantile, making it easy to park once and ride the trolley to a variety of locations.  Made in Falconer is also made possible with support from the village, the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, and Dream It Do It Western New York.

BPU begins Fall Flushing Friday in Falconer...
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Water Division is beginning it's fall water main flushing with the pre-flush in the village of Falconer.  BPU Spokesperson Becky Robbins says the pre-flush begins at 1 p.m. today... in the areas of Aldren, Mapleshade, Ralph and Valmeere Avenues.  Robbins says the entire village will be flushed from 8 p.m. Saturday... overnight into Sunday, Oct. 5 until flushing is completed.  She says water in the village and on the north side of Jamestown can be expected to be discolored when Falconer flushing occurs.  Flushing for the rest of the BPU Water system will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Oct. 6 through 10... and, Monday through Wednesday, Oct. 13 through 15.  The exception will be on Wednesday, Oct. 8, when flushing will begin at 4:30 a.m. to accommodate downtown Jamestown and Fairmount Avenue businesses and restaurants. Water customers on streets and neighborhoods located off West Third Street, Harding and Fairmount Avenue could experience discolored water on Oct. 8, even though their own streets are not directly flushed that day.  Flushing of the mains usually discolors water, especially when the process takes place in the customers’ immediate areas, near or on their scheduled flushing days. Customers may see discolored water at any time during flushing, even on days other than their scheduled flushing days. The BPU’s August customer newsletter contains a two-page color-coded map showing which areas will be flushed on which days.  The maps are also posted on www.jamestownbpu.com.  If you have questions about flushing and the dates... call the Flushing Hotline at (716)661-1613.