Winter Storm Warning dropped for county... but, travel advisory continues with cold air to stay for "foreseeable future..."
The immediate Jamestown-area received the most amount of snow from Winter Storm "Fern" of any other location in the Western New York region.  The National Weather Service in Buffalo reported last night that the area had received 11 inches of the white stuff... with about another inch overnight.  The snow has stopped... and, the area is still digging out from the relentless snow.  A county-wide Travel Advisory remains in effect... but, the Winter Storm Warning has been discontinued.  Even so... the bitterly cold temperatures we've had will be with us for the "foreseeable future."  Weather Service Forecaster Steve Welch says we have a "Cold Weather Advisory" in effect... with bitter cold temperatures for "at least the next week" or so.  Travel caution is strongly advised... as roads remain snow-covered and slippery.  For the most part... all area schools closed for today.  We have a number of organizational and government closings for today.  They include: The Lakewood and Celoron Village Halls.  The Lakewood Village Board has postponed their meeting tonight until Feb. 9.  The town of Busti has also closed it's offices.  Chautauqua Works is closed today in both Jamestown and Dunkirk.  The Options Care Center is closed today... along with Infinity Visual and Performing Arts... and, the Ashville Food Pantry will be closed tomorrow.  For a complete listing of closings and cancellations... go to our website at mediaonegroupradio.com.

Borrello and Molitor resume push for full State Control Board for city of Dunkirk after announcement of indictment against former city treasurer for misappropriating $120,000...
Chautauqua County's two state legislators are renewing their push for a formal State Control Board for the city of Dunkirk after it's former treasurer was arrested for misappropriating $120,000.  The State Attorney General's Office also alleges that Mark Woods falsified city business records to cover it up the theft.  Woods was indicted late last week... and, County Executive P.J. Wendel said the arrest -- "exposes years of mismanagement and wrongdoing that were repeatedly swept under the rug..." and, that the allegations are "shocking, unacceptable, and a betrayal of public trust."  State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor issued a joint statement about Wood's arrest... saying it's -- "deeply troubling and profoundly disappointing.  Taxpayers expect and deserve honesty, integrity, and professionalism from those tasked with managing their hard-earned money.  To learn that someone in such a position of trust allegedly abused that responsibility for personal gain is a betrayal of the public and a stain on our local government.  That is why we continue to believe that a state financial control board is not only warranted, but necessary."

County's three DMV offices to close for state-wide system upgrades Feb. 13-18...
Chautauqua County's three Department of Motor Vehicles offices will be temporarily closed on Feb. 13 as New York State implements a new, modernized DMV system.  Clerk Greg Carlson says the new DRIVES system is "an important step toward improving the overall DMV experience for our residents.  By preparing in advance and allowing time for a smooth transition, we can help ensure our customers receive more efficient and reliable service when our offices reopen."  Carlson says the Jamestown, Dunkirk and Mayville DMV offices will close on Feb. 13, and, reopen on Wednesday, Feb. 18 for it's usual hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The DMV offices would normally not be open on Monday, Feb. 16t, for the Presidents Day holiday.  Carlson says the DRIVES system replaces decades-old technology used by the state DMV and is designed to improve customer service by streamlining transactions, enhancing security, and allowing DMV staff to process services more efficiently within a single, modern platform.  For more information... go on-line to: chautauquacountyny.gov/county-clerk/Department-of-Motor-Vehicles.

City teen arrested for alleged sex crimes with a minor...
A man from Jamestown has been arrested on several Felony sex crimes after allegeldy being found in possession of... and, distributing child pornography.  State Police in Jamestown say they arrested 18 year-old Benjamin Christ following an investigation by their Bureau of Criminal Investigation... and, Troop "A" Computer Crimes Unit.  Troopers say they also found that Christ was pictured with a child under the age of 11... and other arrests were made after the child was identified.  State Police charged him with first-degree rape... predatory sexual assault against a child... first-degree sex abuse... promoting a sexual performance by a child... possessing a sexual performance by a child... and, endangering the welfare of a child .  Police say Christ was processed and taken to the Chautauqua County Jail pending centralized arraignment.  The District Attorney's Office also assisted in the investigation.

Warren, Pa. man arrested for hitting man on an E-Scooter, then trying to cover it up...
A man from Warren, Pennsylvania is jailed on 150-thousand dollars bail after allegedly hitting and killing a man on an E-Scooter with his pick-up truck... then trying to conceal the crime.  Warren City Police say there were initially called to the scene about 5:30 p.m. last Monday on a report of a car-pedestrian accident.  Officers say witnesses told them that a black-colored truck had struck the scooter, then immediately fled the area.  They add the investigation also showed that 22 year-old Cyrus Sears allegedly grabbed the scooter from underneath his truck, and put it under a closed tonneau cover in the back of the vehicle.  Officers say the 57 year-old pedestrian died at the scene.  Sears was later found at his home... and, arrested on charges including:  Accidents involving death... tampering with or fabricating physical evidence... and, accidents involving damage to attended vehicle or property.