City man arrested in connection with weekend stabbing incident...
A man from Jamestown has been arrested after allegedly stabbing another man during an incident near the city's Riverwalk Path in Brooklyn Square.  Jamestown police say they were called to the scene about 2:45 p.m. last Friday on a report of the stabbing.  Officers say they investigated... and, found that the victim sustained non life-threatening injuries.  They arrested 59 year-old Delbert Clark... who was found in the area... and, taken into custody without incident.  Police says Clark was charged with second-degree assault... and, was taken to the city jail pending arraignment.

Brocton woman arrested following alleged assault in front of a child...
A Brocton woman has been arrested for allegedly hitting and injuring another person during an altercation in the town of Portland last weekend.  Sheriff's officers say they were called to the scene at 8265 Route 380 about 6 p.m. last Sunday.  Deputies say their investigation found that 43 year-old Jessica Betts had struck the other person... and, obstructed the victim's breathing in the presence of a child.  Officers arrested Betts for second-degree assault... criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation... and, endangering the welfare of a child.  She was taken to the county jail pending centralizated arraignment.

Police seek Dunkirk man in shooting death in north county city last June...
A Dunkirk man is now sought in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in the north county city last June.  Dunkirk Police say that 24-year-old Tywon Wright faces charges of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.  The charges stem from an incident on June 11th, when 25-year-old Delani Williams was shot and killed at 110 South Gazelle St.  Anyone with any information on Wright's whereabouts is asked to call the Dunkirk Police at 366-2266.  Members of the public are advised to not approach or try to apprehend Wright; anyone who believes they have information concerning his whereabouts is asked to contact law enforcement immediately.

Most schools now fully open, NYS Police reiterate effort to get motorists to stop passing stopped school buses...
At least two more local school districts begin classes today... and, State Police say they and local police will be out patrolling the roadways.  Spokesman Trooper James O'Callaghan says motorists need allow themselves extra time to get where they are going... don't speed... and, prepare to stop for buses picking up... and, dropping off students.  O'Callaghan says there are now stiffened penalties for passing a stopped bus... which he says was needed because of a 25% increase in the number of violations over the past two years.  He says a driver can now have eight points put onto their license... and, a fine of $500 to $1,000.  AAA Western and Central New York President Marke Dickinson says -- "with constant distractions behind the wheel and today’s drivers always in a rush... it’s more imperative than ever to get 
the safety message out as summer winds down and a new school year begins."  O'Callaghan notes that parents waiting for the bus with their children can play an important role... because if you see a vehicle passing a bus with it's flashing red lights on... you may be able to get a description of the vehicle, and it's license plate number.  Two Jamestown-area school districts begin classes today -- Southwestern and Frewsburg.

Rochester man arrested for allegedly stealing more than $810,000 from WNY schools... one of them Bemus Point...
A man from Rochester is accused of stealing more than $810,000 from three school districts in Western New York... including Bemus Point.  State Police say they arrested 49 year-old Zacchary Weber on three counts of second-degree grand larceny last Wednesday following a one-year long investigation.  Investigators say Weber is the President and Chief Executive Officers of Health Economics Partners, LLC, a company that administered medical and dental benefit accounts for organizations, including school districts.  Police say the investigation began in September of 2025 after the Sodus Central School District reported concerns involving funds administered by HEP.  A forensic audit conducted by the State Police Financial Crimes Unit found the three school districts sustained combined losses totaling $810,695.  The Sodus Central School District lost more than $377,000, while Bemus Point Central here in Chautauqua County lost just over $251,000... and, the North Rose-Wolcott district lost nearly $182,000.

Dando receives George Ritzer Award at Jamestown Labor Day Festival...
A north county man who's been very active in local unions... and, volunteer service is this year's recipiant of the George Ritzer Labor Award.  During the award ceremony at Jamestown's annual Labor Day Festival... Pomfret's Bob Dando, Jr. says he's honored to receive the award from the Jamestown Central Labor Council.  However... he also spoke a lot of encouraging more young people to get involved in the labor movement.  Labor Council President Ryan Sweeney noted that Dando began working with the unions at a pair of food processors in the Fredonia area... the first being Red Wing and then it's successor, Carriage House.  However... as with the tradition of the Ritzer Award... Dando was also heavily involved in volunteer work... including the United Way and the Boy Scouts.  Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund specifically noted that Dando was heavily involved with the Chautauqua County Worker's Memorial Committee.  He was also recognized by County Executive P.J. Wendel... and, with proclamations from State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor.  However... both were unable to be at the event.