JHS student arrested for alleged menacing with a gun, and having it on school grounds...
An 18 year-old student at Jamestown High School has been arrested on school grounds for allegedly being in possession of a BB gun... and, brandishing it during an earlier domestic incident.  City police say they were initially called to the domestic incident... involving Kyier Johnson... about 11 p.m. last Thursday, Nov. 6.  Officers say they found that Johnson had entered a family member's home... where he was not allowed to be.  Police say he got into an argument with a woman there, when a second female victim then arrived to pick-up her child.  Johnson allegedly displayed a firearm, menacing her while in near the child.  Both victims left and reported the incident... leading to arrest warrants being issued for Johson for second-degree burglary... second-degree menacing... and, endangering the welfare of a child.  Late Wednesday morning of this week... a Jamestown High School Resource Officer... and, the principal... saw Johnson on school grounds... and, the SRO confronted him.  He was later arrested by JPD officers outside the building.  Officers searched Johnson... and, found a CO2-powered BB-gun pistol in his possession... and, he was additionally charged with unlawful possession of a weapon on school grounds.

Investigation underway into alleged misconduct by Westfield school staff member...
There are claims of misconduct against a current staff member at Westfield Academy and Central School District.  In a Facebook post... the district says it is aware of recent claims... and, investigating.  Officials say "the safety, well-being, and trust of our students and alumni remain our highest priority.  We take any allegation of misconduct seriously and are committed to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards among all staff members."  The district added "We encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward, so that all concerns can be properly investigated and reviewed."  Officials say anyone with information can contact the District Office or Superintendent at 326-2151. 

One person flown to regional hospital following two-car crash in town of Pomfret...
One person had to be flown to a regional hospital following a two-vehicle crash in the north county town of Pomfret Thursday morning.  Sheriff's Office emergency dispatchers say fire rescue crews and deputies were called to the scene on the Fredonia-Stockton Road shortly after 10 AM... and, found both vehicles still on the road... one rolled onto it's side.  Dispatchers say crews were able to find a suitable landing site... and, the seriously injured person was rushed to the hospital.  No other details are available.

Langworthy votes with majority of end federal government shutdown...
The federal government is back up and running after President Trump signed the continuing resolution after a 43-day shut-down ended late Wednesday.  Local Congressman Nick Langworthy was among the 222 House members who voted for the measure... while 209 opposed it.  During debate on the floor... Langworthy pointed the finger of blame squarely on Senate Democrats... and, says it was the American people... and, many federal workers who paid the price through loss or diminished service... or loss of pay.  It was seven moderate Democrats and one Independent who finally gave in after Senate Republicans agreed to a vote on continuing COVID-era health care subsidies... which are to end on December 31st.  Langworthy called one New York lawmaker out for what he called the "epitomy of hypocracy" when the shut-down delayed SNAP benefits.  He says that person stood in line in solidarity with those people... then a short time later railed on Republicans for not acting on the health care issue.  This most recent government shut-down was the longest ever.

Ellis says some Jamestown city election races could be decided by absentee ballots...
Absentee ballots could still be a determing factor in the final outcome of At-Large and possibly one Chautauqua County legislature race in the city of Jamestown.  That from Republican County Elections Commissioner Nacole Ellis... who says the vote totals from Election Night are tight between Democrats Jeremy Enquist... and, Daniel Gonzales... and, Republican Mike Zanghi.  She says the issue is over 56 of the 216 city absentees... or the difference between the affidavit and absentee ballots returned to the Board of Elections.  Republican Ross Bonfiglio led the Election Night totals with 1,804 votes.  Ellis says most of the absentee ballots -- 178 of them -- have already been counted as part of the current tallies on VoteChautauqua.com.  There could also be an impact on the District 12 County Legislature race... where incumbant Democrat Fred Larson led GOP challenger Jeff Russell by 44 votes after Election Night.  Ellis says they will likely certify the results next Tuesday or Wednesday.

City puts up Christmas Tree at Tracy Plaza...
Thursday's gusty winds kept Jamestown's city park's crews from cutting down the annual Christmas Tree to be placed on Tracy Plaza.  That from Mayor Kim Ecklund... who spoke with us on Thursday.  She said the 45-foot Douglas Fir tree would be harvested from a lot belonging to the Messina family on Sampson Street.  That took place at 9 a.m. today.... and, the tree arrived about 10 a.m. at the plaza.  The tree was placed on a flatbed truck to be taken to the plaza... where it will be decorated with more than 3,000 LED Christmas lights.  Ecklund says the Board of Public Utilities assists with getting the tree to Tracy Plaza...  and, it will be lit to begin the annual Christmas Parade and Holiday celebration on Sat. Dec. 6.