Teen from Ellicottville killed in truck crash in Ashford...
A Ellicottville teenager has died from injuries suffered when the truck he was riding in crashed in the Cattaraugus County town of Ashford. State Police in Machias say the driver of the Dodge pick-up... 19 year-old Baily Fuller of West Valley... was eastbound on Felton Hill Road about 6:15 p.m. Wednesday when the vehicle missed a curve... and, slammed into a tree. Troopers say the passenger... 16 year-old Dominic Fuller... was thrown from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Police say Baily Fuller was taken to Bertrand-Chaffee Hospital in Springville for non-life threatening injuries. There were no signs of impairment... however... the crash remains under investigation. Troopers say neither occupant was wearing a seat belt... and, excessive speed was the primary factor in the accident.
DRI Local Planning Committee gets look at the 24 projects and activities being proposed for funding...
Twenty-four projects and activities totaling just over $36-million have been submitted for funding under the city of Jamestown's Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. The projects were highlighted at Wednesday's meeting of the DRI's Local Planning Committee at the Prendergast Library. The biggest request was by the city itself... proposing nearly $6.5-million for a number of projects that have to be done at Tracy Plaza... but, Mayor Kim Ecklund is realistic about what could be done with about $10-million available through the DRI. She admits DRI projects should really be "innovative and transformational..." but, adds that the projects for city hall are still necessary. The major ones include improving the decking and portions of city hall to make the more than 50-year-old building more usable. The second largest ask was for $2.5-million for the $6.7-million redevelopment of the former Broadhead Mills location on East First Street... currently home to El Greco Woodworking. A project to improve East First itself is also included. Ecklund believes it's a "hidden gem" with the potential for distilleries, and manufacturing along the riverfront.... similar to what's been done on Buffalo's waterfront. Some of the other proposals include $2.25-million for the Roosa Development proposal for the Lynn Building... and, plans to rehabilitate the exterior of the Hotel Jamestown Building... and, put a new roof on the Fenton History Center. The next public LPC meeting will be held on Nov. 18.
Jamestown man arrested for allegedly violating two orders of protection...
A city man faces multiple charges after allegedly violating two orders of protection... and, resisting arrest following a domestic incident. Jamestown police say they were called to a westside address just before 1:30 a.m. Thursday... and, when they arrived -- saw the suspect -- 26 year-old Xavier Williams -- leaving the residence. He then started running away because officers knew Williams was sought on active arrest warrant. He was stopped nearby... and, after a brief struggle... he was taken into custody. Further investigation found that two people inside the home have "stay-away" orders against Williams. Due to his criminal history... police say he's charged with two counts each of Aggravted criminal contempt... and, first-degree criminal contempt. Williams is also being held pending arraignment on charges of resisting arrest and second-degree obstructing governmental administration.
Wendel says rising property values a big reason for being able to keep tax levy increase for 2027 to zero...
Chautauqua County's top elected leader says rising property values is part of why he's able to propose a 2027 budget with a historically low property tax rate while keeping the tax levy flat. County Executive P.J. Wendel says the county saw a 15.8% increase in its real estate market over the past year... and, that's led to increased assessments. Wendel adds that the tentative spending plan, which he presented last week, will use over $11-million of the county's undesignated fund balance. The Lakewood Republican calls it a "bold" move, but he says budgeting in past years has allowed him to use that much. The proposed property tax rate would be reduced anotther 85-cents per $1,000 to $5.32 under the proposal.
Westfield man arrested for stealing juvenile's bicycle...
A Westfield man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a bicycle from a juvenile in the village this past Tuesday. Westfield Police say the juvenile came to their office about 4 p.m. to report the theft. Officers say they investigated... and, later located 34 year-old Brandon Bolinger... who was allegedly in possession of the stolen bike. Bolinger was arrested for petty larceny and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. He was processed in Westield Town Court and issued appearance tickets for a later date.
Langworthy lead Gies by 21-points in Cygnal poll...
A new poll by a right-leaning polling group shows incumbant Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy leading his Democrat opponent by 21-points. The poll released late Wednesday by Cygnal shows among likely general election voters in the 23rd Congressional District shows Langworthy leading Olean's Aaron Gies, 54% to 33%. The poll also shows Langworthy leading across both major regions by better than 50% to just over 30%. In addition... Cygnal reports the Buffalo-area Republican leads among independents... 45% to 31%... and, receives support from 19% of registered Democrats. The polling firm also found that Governor Kathy Hochul is only viewed favorabily in the district by 28%... to an unfavorability rating of 68%.
