No one hurt in small, second-story fire on Jamestown's eastside...
There was only minimal damage to a small area of the second-floor of a house early last evening on Jamestown's eastside.  City fire officials say crews were called to the scene at 1079 E. Second St. about 5:45 p.m., and, had the flames under control quickly.  The occupants called in the alarm... and, crews were at the scene about 40 minutes.  No one was hurt... and no off-shift was needed.  The cause remained undetermined last night. 

City woman arrested for making threats, then hitting vctim several times during domestic dispute...
A woman from Jamestown has been arrested for allegedly making multiple threats over the phone to another person before hitting them several times.  City police say they were called to a northside location about 5 p.m. Tuesday to find 23 year-old Madalynn Donato... who faces domestic-related charges.  Officers located Donato at a northside location... but, once she saw police... she ran off.  Police say they found her hiding along the side of a building following a brief foot pursuit.  She then allegedly fought with offices before being taken into custody on charges of second-degree aggravated harassment... second-degree harassment... and, resisting arrest.

Ecklund says city officials in Buffalo Wednesday to pitch new DRI proposal...
It's been 10 years since the city of Jamestown was first awarded $10-million in state Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding.  With that... the city is now able to apply for second-round funding from the DRI Program... and, officials pitched new plans Wednesday in Buffalo before the DRI Board.  Mayor Kim Ecklund told the City Council at this week's work session that Development Director Crystal Surdyk has headed up the effort... which says says has been appropriately been titled "From Core to Shore..." highlighting the downtown core, and riverwalk area.  Ecklund says Surdyk's office has been encouraged by several state officials to develop a proposal for submission.  Jamestown was one of the first communities in New York state to be awarded a $10-million DRI grant... and, in recent years... Dunkirk and the Cattaraugus County city of Olean have applied for and received similar grants.

Langworthy announces his "Energy Choice Act" has been approved in House Committee...
Local Congressman Nick Langworthy's "Energy Choice Act has been approved in the House Energy and Commerce Committee... clearing the final hurdle before going to the full House of Representatives.  Langworthy says the bill was approved in the Energy Subcommittee last week... and, support has grown to 140 bipartisan co-sponsors from across the country.  The Energy Choice Act prohibits states and local governments from banning an energy service's connection, reconnection, modification, installation, or expansion based on the type or source of energy to be delivered.  Congressman Langworthy, who serves as a member of both the Energy and Commerce Committee... and, related subcommittees... says he's made protecting Americans’ energy options a top priority.  He says the bill has gained "significant momentum across the state with more than 200 local governments passing resolutions in support of the legislature... including the Chautauqua County Legislature, and Jamestown City Council.

Jamestown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting set for this Saturday night...
The city of Jamestown's annual Holiday Parade and Celebration is set to go this coming Saturday night through the downtown area.  That from Mayor Kim Ecklund... who says Owner Pat Smeraldo with Collaborative Children's Solutions reports they already have 70 groups and organizations signed up for the parade early Saturday evening.  She says that will taken place right after the city's Christmas Tree is lit on Tracy Plaza at 5:30 p.m.  Ecklund adds that some organizations could have "2 or 3 floats" involved in Saturday night's program.  She says there is a forecast of snow... but, hopefully just enough to lend to the atmosphere.  City Parks Manager Dan Stone and his crews have trimmed the 40-foot tall Douglas Fir tree with more than 3,000 LED lights... he says it's a great way for the city and the public to usher in the holiday season.  The public is invited to the tree lighting and parade.  This year's theme is "The Magic of Holiday Movies."  Pat Smeraldo adds that they will also be telecasting the event on CCS-TV beginning at 5 p.m., and, will be joined by Erie News Now in streaming the event to the public, as well.

Jamestown man arrested for a fourth-time for disorderly conduct at UPMC Chautauqua Hospital...
A city man has been arrested for a fourth-time after becoming disorderly and refusing to leave UPMC Chautauqua Hospital early Tuesday morning.  Jamestown police say they were called to the location shortly before 6 a.m. for an "unwanted person."  Officers say they made contact with 34 year-old Gabriel Specht... who refused to leave the hospital, and threatening staff members.  They say Specht failed to obey officers commands to leave the property... and, they helped him off the hospital bed he was on.  Police say Specht then tried to kick an officer... and, he was quickly arrested for second-degree obstruction.  He was taken to the city jail pending arraignment.