City man jailed for allegedly threatening victim with gun during domestic incident...
A Jamestown man is jailed without bail for allegedly forcing his way into his ex-girlfriend's eastside apartment... and, threatening her while holding a shot-gun. City police were called to the scene at 111 Benedict Ave. about 3:20 a.m. Friday... and, learned that 26 year-old Allen Yarbrough got into the woman's apartment illegally... and, had armed himself with the gun. Officers say the pair got into an argument... and, Yarbrough allegedly broke the woman's cell phone. He later left the scene, and the woman called officers... who later caught Yarbrough. He was arraigned on charges including second-degree burglary... second-degree menacing... and, first-degree criminal contempt. He was then sent to the county lock-up.
Jamestown man accused of attacking woman, using knife during incident...
A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly attacking a woman... and, acting in a threatening manner with a knife. City Police were called to the scene at 107 Barrett Ave. just before 3:30 p.m. Thursday... and, learned that 27 year-old Jesus Torres, Junior had allegedly grabbed the victim by the hair... and, pulled her off a couch. Officers also found that Torres had allegedly stabbed a door... damaging it. He was arrested without incident for second-degree harassment, and criminal mischief. Torres was jailed pending arraignment.
Leathers says BPU "Mini Rate" case could be decided by later Summer...
It will likely be August or September before the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities knows whether or not it's push for a "mini-rate" increase is approved by the state. That from BPU General Manager Dave Leathers... who says the board is going through the normal process for getting such an increase... which can be for up to 2.5-percent. Such cases only take a few months to complete. In fact... Leathers says state Public Service Commission officials were on site just recently to gather information on the BPU's request. He says they put in formal information requests... asked questions, and, challenged the board during a 2-and-a-half day stay two weeks ago. The board approved seeking the "mini-rate" case at it's March meeting. Some have questioned whether the city taking a "divident payment" the past couple of years as a "new" revenue source led to the need for an increase. Leathers says it's because expenses 'in general' have gone up for the electric division... including commodities, materials, labor and pensions. Leathers says the approximately $475,000 "dividend" payment this past year was a factor in their asking for a rate hike... but, by no means the only reason.
Mains issues formal statement on JHS Vandalism case...
Disciplinary action has already been taken by the Jamestown School District against the six high school students who allegedly took part in the vandalism at the high school early last Tuesday morning. However... School Superindent Tim Mains also says he is "disturbed" by the fact that a number of students who were not found to be involved have been "widely and inaccurately" portrayed as playing a role in it. In a statement issued late Thursday afternoon... Mains said "I do not want our effort to protect the confidentiality of actual perpetrators to be used in order to continue to malign students who had nothing to do with this." He adds that criminal charges will be filed against the six alleged suspects.
Fredonia native in Air Force killed in accident in Germany...
A north county native who served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Germany, died earlier this week in a traffic accident about 40 kilometers from the base. Media One News has learned that Staff Sergeant Michael Klose of Fredonia was stationed at Spangdahlem Air Base since December of 2011. A story posted on the air base’s website reports that the 24-year-old was posthumously awarded the rank of Staff Sergeant on May 24. Michael was the son of Mark and Karen Klose of Fredonia... and, was a 2009 Fredonia High School graduate.
Reed calls Manufacturing Summit a big success...
Local Congressman Tom Reed's first Manufacturing Summit in Chautauqua County was a "great success." Reed hosted the summit Thursday at Jamestown Community College... and, included more than 140 manufacturing companies and representatives from across the region... and, elsewhere. The Corning Republican says the information shared by several panels and other presentations will "have a big impact on our manufacturing companies." Reed says the main idea was to provide resources for local companies to help them succeed. He says the summit brought together manufacturing industry leaders, government agencies and trade representatives to discuss the future of regional manufacturing. The summit featured a number of informational panels which provided more information on opportunities to grow its businesses here, by exporting their products abroad. He says the opportunity is there with 95-percent of the world's consumers outside the United States.
Street JAM gets underway Saturday...
There are 221 three-man basketball teams are set to play hoops on the streets of Jamestown this weekend. The annual Street JAM Tournament hits the streets tomorrow. Vicky Bardo is the tournament director... and, says "street ball" has now been a tradition in Jamestown the past 19 years. Each 4-person team gets to play at least three games, and maybe as many as 10. Action gets underway at 8 a.m. Saturday... with games until early evening. That schedule is repeated on Sunday. Bardo says teams from as far away as Buffalo... and even Las Vegas, Nevada are coming to play this year. Spectators are welcome at any of the twenty courts, but the hottest action is expected on the top men's and women's courts... right in front of the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena. The tournament is presented by The Resource Center and 'Filling the Gap'... which works with TRC. Bardo adds, the tournament plays through all weather except thunderstorms. Games may be shortened if the conditions are wet.
Vets of Modern Warfare to host Chicken BBQ to benefit "Kallie's Krusade..."
A Chicken Barbeue Benefit has been set for this coming Sunday, May 31 for the Veteran's of Modern Warfare C-H 20 of Jamestown. Spokesperson Melodie Paladino says it'll be held at Classic Cuts & Nails at 1285 East Second St. in Jamestown from Noon to 6 p.m. Paladino says they'll be serving chicken dinners will be $9 to include 1/2 chicken, 2 sides and a roll. Pepsi products and water will be available for one-dollar each. Paladino says there'll also be serveral activities... including a Chinese auction... 50/50 raffle... bake sale and games for the kids. Classic Cuts is also doing hair extensions for $5 and haircuts for $10 each. All proceeds from this benefit will go to Tara and Shane Swan, parents of Kallie Swan who passed away after a long battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. They established the non-profit Kallie's Krusade to benefit such children.
