City woman arrested on warrant after trying to hide inside eastside apartment...
A woman from Jamestown has been arrested after allegedly trying to hide from officers seeking to arrest her on a bench warrant.  City police say they were called to an eastside address shortly after 10 p.m. Monday to speak with someone involved in a prior incident.  Officers say 48 year-old Ami Duvall opened the door... then quickly shut it.  Police say they knew of the City Court Warrant for Duvall's arrest... and, then checked the apartment... and, found Duvall hiding in a wall cutout inside the apartment.  After several commands to come out... she did so and was taken into custody.  She ws taken to the city jail on one count of resisting arrest and on the warrant... pending arraignment.

Man arrested in Jamestown for DWI and gun possession...
A welfare check on a person on Jamestown's eastside has led to the arrest of a 20 year-old man for drunk driving... and, being in possession of an illegal handgun.  City police say they responded to the scene for a stopped car in the area of Bowen and Dover Streets about 7 a.m. Tuesday.  Officers say they found Noah Ingrao unresponsive behind the wheel of the vehicle... and, investigated.  Police determined that Ingrao had been driving drunk... and, they also found that he was in possession of the handgun.  Officers arrested Ingrao for DWI... driving with a blood alcohol content over .08, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon... and, multiple traffic infractions.

AAA Western NY warns residents and motorists to be careful in the heat...
Our hot weather heading into the Fourth of July weekend is leading officials with AAA to warn people to be careful as the temperature rises to 90 and above.  A Heat Advisory is in effect for Chautauqua County now through Friday night... with heat indexes rising to the upper 90s to 100 or more.  AAA Western New York A Spokeswoman Elizabeth Carey also urges parents to be careful with your children... because -- on average -- about 37 children die inside vehicles after their parents or guardians forgot them inside.  She says the temperature inside those vehicles can climb very quickly.  Carey says a good tip is make sure to leave your keys... or pocket book in the back seat where your child is to make sure you get them out of the car. 
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With many residents planning to attend parades... cookouts... sporting events...  festivals, and fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday, county officials urge everyone to plan ahead and take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses.  It's important to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks and check on elderly neighbors. 
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If you don't have air conditioning during this period... Wendel says there are a number of "cooling stations" across the county.  They include: the Chautauqua Mall in Lakewood... Chautauqua Opportunities, Incorporated in both Jamestown and Dunkirk... and many libraries.  For a complete list... go on-line to HealthyCHQ.com.

Jersey Mike's opens first Chautauqua Co. location at Lakewood Village Center...
The ribbon has been cut on the newest chain-store eatery in the Lakewood area... with the Grand Opening of the first Jersey Mike's Subs in Chautauqua County at 279 East Fairount Ave. Wednesday morning.  The CHQ Chamber began a day of ribbon cuttings at the restaurant... but, Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Heitzenrater was already enjoying the smell of fresh baked bread inside... even though it was 9 a.m.  Heitzenrater says it's ideally located in the plaza, which is across the street from the Chautauqua Mall.  Jersey Mike's General Manager Will Sullivan says they're excited to be opening the new location... and, says proceeds from their first five days will go to the Jamestown Family YMCA.  County Executive P-J Wendel was also on hand to welcome the new restaurant... noting that lives about a mile away, and will definately be a customer.  Representatives from the village... and others were also on hand.  
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As mentioned... the new Jersey's Mikes will be donating proceeds from their first five-days they're open to the Jamestown-area YMCA.  Director John Barber was on hand to thank Sullivan and his staff... and he says the folks at Jersey Mike's reached out to them to help.  Sullivan says they'll be employing 20 people at their Lakewood location... which is now open every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Town of Clymer cuts ribbon on new Playground...
Summer is here... and, many families will take their children to local parks and playgrounds to enjoy the weather.  In the town of Clymer... local kids have some new playground equipment to play on thanks to two organizations who have partnered to create new play opportunities for them.  Clymer Town Board member Todd Kolstee says they were told about the possibilities with KABOOM and the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation... with the foundation funding most of the project, along with the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.  Previously... Kolstee says the community foundation helped them build the original playground at the Town-Community Park in 2024.  He says they were notified that the new project had been approved this past February.  Kolstee says a number of local businesses and organizations supported their efforts... along with Clymer Central School in designing the playground.  He says Clymer Hardware provided materials... and Eastern States and Lictis Keystone also provided support.  The ribbon was cut on the new playground this past Saturday.