City man arrested following westside domestic violence incident...
A man from Jamestown faces Felony charges following an alleged domestic violence incident involving a pregnant woman.  City police say they were called to a West Fifth Street location about 1 p.m. Wednesday and saw 21 year-old Tysean Mays pulling the woman into her home by the hair.  Officers say they were able to chase Mays into the residence, and separated the pair.  However... Mays fought with arresting officers before being taken into custody.  He is charged with second-degree harassment... second-degree unlawful imprisonment... and, resisting arrest.  He was taken to the city jail pending arraignment.

Several north county fire departments respond to blaze at former White Village Restaurant...
Eight north county departments responded to the scene of a major fire -- just west of the city of Dunkirk -- early Wednesday afternoon.  Chautauqua County fire dispatchers say Dunkirk firefighters were called to the former White Village Restaurant about 12:15 p.m., and, were joined by Fredonia, West Dunkirk, Brocton, Bay Creek, East Dunkirk, Sheridan and Stockton crews.  Route 5 in the area was shut-down due to the fire.  The Sheriff's Office... state Police and County EMS also responded. 

Teen from Falconer arrested for allegedly slashing/damaging tires in the village last week...
A Falconer teenager has been arrested for allegedly slashing the tires of several vehicles in the village about a week ago.  Ellicott Town Police say they responded to a report of an 18-year-old using a sharp instrument to damage the tires a week ago on Tuesday, Sept. 8.  Officers say they found that all four tires on some of the vehicles had been damaged... and, tires on two cars belonging to one household also had damaged tires.  Police say a witness was able to identify the 18-year-old, and video footage also confirmed the identify of the teenager.  Police did not publicly identify the teen... who's been charged with second-degree criminal mischief.

Jamestown man arrested on DWAI-Drugs, speeding following single-car crash last month in the town of Ellicott...
A city man is accused of driving while under the influence of drugs in connection with a single-car accident last month in the town of Ellicott.  Town Police say they arrested 36 year-old Lucas Rose earlier this month following an investigation into the crash... which occured o the Peck-Settlement Road shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 15.  Officers say Rose was northbound at an unsafe speed... and, failed to keep right.  Police say the car crossed the center line and left the roadway before striking multiple trees and went into a wooded area.  Officers say their investigation turned up a quantity of methamphetamine... and, that Rose was driving under the influence.  He's charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... driving while ability impaired by drugs... speed not reasonable and prudent... failure to keep right... driving on the shoulder... and, having an unregistered motor vehicle.  He was issued appearance tickets for Ellicott Town Court.

City Council, Mayor, discuss possible updates to regulate e-bikes, e-scooters, and bicycles in general...
The chairman of the Jamestown City Council's Public Safety Committee says the number of nuisance issues with E-Bikes and E-Scooters has gotten worse in recent months.  Those are the feelings of At-Large Councilman Jeremy Engquist that he spoke to during Monday night's Council Work Session... and, Mayor Kim Ecklund says the city attorney's office is looking into it.... noting they have a copy of the charter and case study on the matter.  She says part of the issue is it's "more complicated than we think."  There have been questions raised about enforcement... but, City Police Chief Scot Forster says his officers are enforcing the law the best they can.  However... he says often times that can be difficult because bikes are move manuverable.  He says they've discussed bringing back the JPD Bike Patrol... and, possibly adding some E-Bikes to that.  However... he say certifications are needed... and, the officer doing that training recently retired... and, they're in the process of getting someone new certified.  Forster says they want to eventually bring back their bike patrols allow officers to get out into the community more.

United Way of Chautauqua County kick's off 2026 General Campaign...
The United Way of Chautauqua County officially launched its annual fundraising campaign Wednesday afternoon on Chautauqua Lake.  Executive Director Amy Rohler says officials decided to hold the unique kickoff on the Bemus Point-Stow Ferry  and is open to the public.  Campaign Co-Chair Danielle Patti says the ferry was created in 1811 as a way to connect people and resources in the county, and that's what they try to do through the United Way.  Director of Growth and Engagement Leslie Wille says the theme for this year's campaign is "United is the Way."  United Way Campaign Co-Chair David Maternowski says he's grown to really appreciate what the United Way does since he first was involved as a young person in his early 20s.  The campaign goal is $1.7-million.

City woman arrested for alleged domestic incident...
A Jamestown woman has been arrested for allegedly damaging another person's property following a domestic incident on the city's eastside.  Jamestown police say they were called to the scene just after 11:30 p.m. Monday... and, made contact with the victim... and, the suspect, 38 year-old Mary Hetrick.  Officers say their investigation showed that Hetrick had caused more than $250 in damage during the dispute.  She was arrested for third-degree criminal mischief... and, was taken into custody without incident.  Hetrick was taken to the city jail pending arraignment.