Fire causes extensive damage to condemned home on Jamestown's westside...
Flames have extensively damaged a condemned, two-story house in the city of Jamestown's westside. City firefighters were called to the scene at 182 Jones and Gifford Ave. about 9:40 a.m. Thursday... and, found heavy smoke and fire on the north and eastsides of the structure. Firefighters had to deal with snow and cold conditions in putting out the blaze. No one was home. An off-duty shift was called in... and, one firefighter suffered a minor injury. Investigators were called to the scene about 2 p.m. The cause remains under investigation.
City man arrested for disturbance during Thanksgiving dinner on Jamestown's southside...
A man from Jamestown wanted by police has been arrested after allegedly causing a disturbance during a Thanksgiving Day dinner on the city's southside. Jamestown police say they were called to a report of a disorderly person shortly before 6:30 p.m. Thursday night... and, on arrival located 27 year-old Mathew Brown... who they knew was wanted on a city court warrant. Officers say that... during the Thanksgiving diner... Brown had thrown several cooking dishes full of food off a table... causing them to break... and, hit a juvenile victim in the face. He was arrested without incident for third-degree assault... fourth-degree criminal mischief... third-degree criminal tampering... and endangering the welfare of a child... in addition to the warrant. Brown was taken to the city jail pending arraignment.
Jamestown man arrested for alleged baseball bat assault...
A city man is accused of assaulting another person with a baseball bat during an incident on Jamestown's northside Thanksgiving Day morning. City police were called to a northside address shortly before 10 a.m. Thursday for a reported assault. Officers say they investigated... and found that 30 year-old Alec Pentz had struck the victim with the bat... injuring them. Pentz was arrested for second-degree assault... and, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was jailed pending arraignment.
CHQ Chamber's Holiday Window Contest underway...
The holiday shopping season is upon us... and, the CHQ Chamber is inviting businesses throughout the county to participate in its Holiday Window Decorating Contest. This year's edition got underway this week... and, runs through Wed., Dec. 17. Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Heitzenrater says businesses can still register through the end of the week... but, you won't have as many days for people to vote. Heitzenrater says voting for this year's contest will be done through the Chamber's Facebook page... and, they've developed a photo gallery and people will have the chance to vote with their "likes" for each photo. Heitzenrater says there is no cost to participate, and businesses do not have to be a Chamber member. The top three vote-getters will win advertising space on the CHQ Chamber website or in its 2026 Membership Handbook.
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All local big box stores... and the Chautauqua Mall... are open early today for Black Friday. Be careful on the roads as our Lake Effect Snow event continues through 7 a.m. Saturday. The National Weather Service is calling for snow to be heavy at times... with some blowing snow. Depending on where you are... we could see 3 to 5 inches of snow during the day today.
Stockton man arrested twice this week for alleged tire slashings, and drug possession during traffic stop...
A man from Stockton has been arrested twice in the past week... the first time for allegedly slashing the tires on two cars in the town of Dunkirk last weekend. Sheriff's officers say they were called to the scene shortly before 1 p.m. last Sunday... and, their investigation led to the arrest of 41 year-old Justin Horton. Horton was charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief... and, issued appearance tickets for Dunkirk Town Court at a later date.
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This past Wednesday morning... Horton was arrested again following a traffic stop in the town of Chautauqua for alleged drug possession. Deputies say he was driving on Route 430 shortly before 8 a.m., but, say Horton failed to stop... and continued driving irratically and at slow speeds before stopping on Mill Street. Officers say Horton obstructed their investigation and resisted arrest before being taken into custody. Deputies say they also found a small quantity of methamphetamine on Horton's person. Horton was taken to the Sheriff's Office and released with appearance tickets for seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... resisting arrest... second-degree obstruction... and, several other traffic violations. He's to appear in Chautauqua Town Court at a later date.
BPU Offices closed on Thanksgiving and day after...
In addition to Thanksgiving Day... the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed today in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. BPU officials say their Customer Service Office will reopen for business at 9 a.m. next Monday... Dec.1. However... garbage and recycling collection will resume today... and, the regular Friday collection will take place tomorrow... Sat. Nov. 29. The recycling item for this week is metal. The BPU reminds customers that bills may be paid by phone... or online with a credit card, debit card or e-check. You can click the blue My Account button at Jamestownbpu.com to make an online payment. Phone payments may be made by calling 661-1660... Extension 3. You can also drop off payments in the "D" Parking lot on Steele Street or at City Hall outside the Third Street entrance on Tracy Plaza.
