Veteran's Day observance held at Third and Main in Jamestown...
A decades-old tradition again took place on this Veteran's Day 2026 in downtown Jamestown.  A trumpet ensemble from Jamestown High School began the observance by playing the National Anthem.  The Ira Lou Spring Post's traditional 21-gun Salute -- Rifle Volley was held at the "11th Hour of the 11th Day" -- marking the end of World War-One -- to commemorate the day at the corner of Third and Main Streets in the city.  The ceremony concluded with a buglar playing Taps.  Those who participated then walked to St. Luke's Church at Fourth and Main for the traditional Veteran's Day Service and program... and, again thanks to all who served.

Two Jamestown women arrested for allegedly allowing three kids to live in deplorable conditions...
Two city women have been arrested following a well-being check on three children living at a home on Jamestown's southside.  City police responded to the scene shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday... and, found 31 year-old Mary Gillen... and 61-year-old Pamela Gillen at the residence.  Officers checked the interior... and found the children were living in deplorable conditions.  Both women were arrested without incident for endangering the welfare of a child.  They're being held pending arraignment.  The three children were turned over to a family member.

New Chautauqua Institution President discusses life, father, and taking over the reigns...
The new president of Chautauqua Institution is still getting used to his surroundings... even though he spent many of his formative years there.  Several dozen people from the Jamestown-area got to meet... or get reacquainted with Mark Johnson... during a program at the Robert H. Jackson Center last night.  Johnson... who officially became Chautauqua's 19th president on Aug. 31... is the son of late Chautauqua Vice-President of Finance, Joseph Johnson.  He was interviewed by the Center's Greg Peterson... and, says it "seemed like a natural fit to come home."  Johnson adds it's a culmination of what his career path was with the U.S. State Department... where he workd in the Foreign Service... in places like Mexico City... South America... and, Europe.  Since being named president... Johnson says he's been talking with a lot of employees, board members, and patrons to get a better feel for what he would like to accomplish.  One thing he did say he would like to improve the relationship between the institution... and, the local community. 

So. Chautauqua Federal Credit Union opens it's sixth location in the county...
The ribbon has been cut on the sixth... and, newest branch of the Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union in the former Rite Aid Building on Jamestown's northside.  The ribbon cutting took place with great fanfare at the 811 North Main St. location... and, Credit Union Chief Executive Officer, John Felton, said they're pleased to be open following a $3.2-million renovation effort.  Felton says the original cost for the Rite Aid building was prohibitive... but, credited Aili Makuch from the city's Department of Development for keeping in touch about it's status.  He says Makuch contacted him when they found out the building was going up for auction.  Felton also told the credit union's history... and that the original operation was out of his parents home... and, they later merged with the Lingenfelter family for form the current, non-profit organization.  The ribbon cutting was hosted by the CHQ Chamber... and President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Heitzenrater congratulated Felton and his team... and related his first opening with Felton at their Dunkirk location and he brought in their oversized scissors in a guitar case.  He says Felton thought there was some miscommunication because he wasn't expecting music at the opening.  Felton says the new credit union location will employ about 23 people... bringing their six locations total to 95 workers.  He says they hope to help an area that needs a bit of a boost with their new location.  Several dignitaries... including Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund... and County Executive P.J. Wendel... delivered remarks, and commendations.

Man arrested for menacing in Olean...
An Olean man has been arrested for allegedly threatening other residents at a housing facility last weekend in the town of Olean.  Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Officers say a patrol was called to the Shady Rest at 1542 Olean-Portville Rd. shortly before 11 p.m. last Saturday for a reported menacing.  When they arrived... deputies say they found that 46 year-old Mark Dwaileebe had barricaded himself in his room for a brief period following the initial complaint.  Once officers made contact with Dwaileebe... he eventually surrendered without incident... and, was taken into custody for second-degree menacing... and, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

Langworthy backs Ohio's Jordan to be GOP Minority Leader in the new Congress...
Local Congressman Nick Langworthy is congratulating the Republican's new minority leader for the new Congress in January.  In a Facebook Post... Langworthy said -- "congrats to my friend, Jim Jordan! Jim is a proven fighter, a principled conservative, and the strong leader our conference needs to unite, rebuild, and move forward.  I was proud to nominate him today and I am excited to work with him on behalf of the American people."  Jordan, an Ohio Republican, will replace outgoing Majority Leader Mike Johnson of Louisiana... who decided not to be part of leadership in the new Congress.