Sheridan teen arrested for alleged sexual offense against a juvenile...
An 18-year-old from the town of Sheridan has turned himself in after allegedly having sex with an underage juvenile. Sheriff's officers say they had begun an investigation into the reported sexual offense on Thursday... and, the teen later turned himself into deputies. The 18 year-old is charged with second-degree rape... and, is being held pending centralized arraignment. The Sheriff's office says it -- "remains committed to protecting children, safeguarding vulnerable members of our community, and thoroughly investigating allegations of offenses involving juveniles. The safety and well-being of children remain a priority, and all allegations are taken seriously and investigated."
Man from Ellington arrested for damaging another person's property, and riding an ATV on a highway...
A man from Ellington has been arrested for allegedly damaging another person's property... and, riding an all-terrain vehicle on a highway last month. Sheriff's officers were called to a report of an incident in the town shortly before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 for a reported criminal mischief. However... deputies say they initially encountered 24-year-old Nathan Houser riding the ATV on a highway... and, he was issued multiple traffic tickets. After arriving at the scene of the criminal mischief... police later charged Houser with fourth-degree criminal mischief. He will answer to all the charges in Ellington Town Court at a later date.
(Correction on EPA Rep's name)Langworthy announces $1-Million, federal brownfield grant for Jamestown...
The city of Jamestown is being awarded a $1-million, federal grant to clean-up four brownfield properties along the Chadakoin River for future development. Local Congressman Nick Langworthy was joined by a representative of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency... and, local officials... to announce the grant to clean-up what included the former Watson Industries location along Harrison Street. Langworthy says the grant is just one step forward in bringing new companies to the river corridor.... which he says needs to be a joint effort involing local, state and federal leaders. He says this will help further the city's "Core to Shore" effort to tie in downtown Jamestown with the waterfront area. "Core to Shore" is the theme of the city's recent, $10-million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant award. Mayor Kim Ecklund says the EPA grant will help in getting the vacant properties cleaned up... and, put back into use. Regional EPA Administrator Mike Martucci... Mayor Ecklund and County Executive P.J. Wendel joined Langworthy for the press conference at 251 Harrison St..
UPMC Chautauqua Hospital celebrates 10th Anniversary in Jamestown...
UPMC Chautauqua Hospital in Jamestown is now 10 years-old... and, hospital staff and officials celebrated the milestone today. Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer Tracey Gates says they celebrated this morning with two-and-a-half sheets of birthday cake with staff... and, employees. Gates says the hospital... at any one time... employs between 800 and 1,000 people... and, she says they are looking to add to that number, along with their number of volunteers. Gates noted that the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has invested just over $90-million to hospital upgrades over the past 10 years... and, this past year... they've hired on 15 new doctors and surgeons. However... she says they're not done. Gates also touted their new records management system being added to more quickly identify what's wrong with someone when their brought into the Emergency Department from an accident... or illness.
Four car crash in town of Portland sends four to local hospitals...
A four-car crash in the town of Portland Wednesday afternoon sent four people to local hospitals for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. State Police and fire rescuers from Brocton and Portland responded to the scene on Route 20 near Walden Road shortly after 5 p.m. Troopers in Fredonia say a westbound car driven by a 34-year-old woman from the Brocton area stopped in the roadway to make a left turn. While that was happening, a vehicle operated by a 50-year-old Brocton woman traveled onto the shoulder to pass the first car. Troopers add that the third vehicle, driven by a 43-year-old Westfield man, rear-ended the stopped car and also sideswiped the passing vehicle. The rear-end collision caused the stopped vehicle to collide with an eastbound car driven by a 38-year-old Pomfret woman. The 43 year-old Westfield man faces charged including following too closely.
Man from Bemus Point arrested for larceny...
A man from Bemus Point has been arrested for allegedly stealing property from a town of Chautauqua location earlier this month. Sheriff's officers say they were called to investigate a theft that occured back on Oct. 8... and, following an investigation... arrested 41 year-old Jonathan Rivera for petty larceny... and, fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. Rivera was issued an appearance ticket for Chautauqua Town Court.
TAKE 5 Ticket worth more than $17,000, is sold near Jamestown...
There was one top-prize winning ticket for this past Wednesday's Take 5 Midday drawing... and, it was sold just outside of Jamestown. Lottery officials say the ticket was sold at the Kwik Fill station at 1781 Foote Ave. in Kiantone... and, is worth $17,637. They add the Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawing is televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. A Lottery draw game prize of any amount may be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing. Lottery officials say they contributed $3.8-billion from proceeds in fiscal year 2023-24 to public schools in New York state.
