**Breaking**City girl dies after being critically injured in school bus-pedestrian accident near Fletcher School...
A 4-year-old Jamestown school student has died from injuries suffered after being struck by a Panama Central School bus near Fletcher Elementary School.  The news came out in a Facebook post from Panama School Superintendent Emily Harvey late this morning.  She said "it's with deep sorrow that we share news of a heartbreaking incident involving a very young student from the Jamestown City School District, who tragically passed away after being struck by one of our district’s school buses in front of a Jamestown elementary school.  The bus was on the way to drop off one of our students for an out-of-district placement at the time.  Neither the student on the bus nor the driver were injured.  Because this remains an active police investigation, the information we are able to share is limited.  At this time, it appears this was a truly tragic accident."  Harvey adds that "our thoughts are with the student’s family, friends, and classmates, and with the entire Jamestown City School District community."  City police were called to the scene just after 8 AM... when parents were dropping off students at the school.  City police say the girl was treated at the scene... and, rushed to UPMC Chautauqua Hospital... where she later died.  Police are continuing to advise motorists to avoid that area while they and State Police are investigating.  Cole Avenue remains closed in that area as the investigation is continuing. 

Winter Weather Advisory to end at 1 p.m. in county...
There was a chance of blowing and drifting snow this morning in parts of Chautauqua County as Wintry weather is back in the area.  The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory late yesterday through 1 p.m. this afternoon... with snow and blustery conditions during the day.  Forecasters say we're looking at about 2 to 4 inches through early morning... mainly in the lake snow areas.  Winds will gust to nearly 30 miles an hour during the day... with highs about 37.  There will be more snow during the day... with another 1 to 2 inches possible. 

Sinclairville man arrested for firing off shotgun during weekend fight...
A man from Sinclairville is accused of shooting off a shotgun during an altercation involving him and another man late last Saturday night.  Sheriff's officers say they and State Police... were called to a Main Street address in the village shortly after 11:30 p.m. on a report of a person discharging the weapon.  Deputies say they and troopers investigated... and, learned the man firing the gun was 28 year-old William Borkowski, Jr., and that he had fled the scene.  Officers say their investigation led to finding and arresting Borkowski without incident.  He's being held in the county jail on $100,000 bail on charges of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon... second-degree criminal used of a firearm... second-degree menacing... and, first-degree reckless endangerment.

Ecklund says budget hearing tonight will be mostly on her original proposal...
The Jamestown City Council will hold a public hearing tonight on Mayor Kim Ecklund's proposed, $45.5-million budget for 2026.  The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers... and, will allow the public the chance to offer their input on the spending plan... which increases taxes by 7.5%.  Ecklund says no amendments were pre-filed by city lawmakers... so her original budget is up for discussion.  She adds, though, that she anticipates at least some proposed amendments from the floor during next Monday night's vote.  Ecklund says the city has just received it's third-quarter sales tax figures... which were good... and, put the city slightly into the black for the year.  However... she's not seeing any reason to change their figures for 2026.  Council will discuss the budget more later... and, prior to voting on the spending plan.  That vote is set for next Monday, Nov. 24 during the regular monthly voting session.  Ecklund made her comments for last weekend's "Community Spotlight" program on the six Media One Radio Group stations.

Borrello says temporary delay on All-Electric mandate is purely political...
New York's ban on natural gas hookups in most new buildings -- seven stories or under -- has been put on hold for now.   This past week... the state agreed to suspend regulations for the implementation of the All-Electric Buildings Act until a ruling on that law is made by an appellate court.  The law was scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1.  Republican State Senator George Borrello calls it only a "temporary" victory after saying he predicted it would happen.  Borrello adds that if Hochul is serious about this pause, she should call a special legislative session to have that law repealed before the end of the year.  He says she wants it tied up in court through next year's election because it would be "a negative for her" in the campaign. 

Kennedy man arrested for trespassing in town of Poland...
A Kennedy man has been arrested for allegedly trespassing inside a town of Poland home early last Saturday morning.  Sheriff's officers were called to the unidentified address shortly after 6 a.m. on a report of an unwanted person... and, found that 21 year-old Justin Nickerson had unlawfully entered and remained in a residence without permission.  Nickerson was later taken into custody and charged with third-degree criminal trespass.  He was taken to the county jail pending centralized arraignment.