Conserve Water Order in Fredonia lifted...
The village of Fredonia along with the Chautauqua County Health Department, have lifted the conserve water order for all village water customers... including those in the town of Pomfret. However... it's because some Pomfret customers today were transitioned over to the North Chautauqua County Water District in a move that was not to take place until next year. Health officials say the customers moved to the North County system are located south and east of the Routes 60 and 20 intersection. They add the town did provide Fredonia with appropriate notice prior to the recent conserve and boil water orders. By making this switch now, rather than later, the municipalities aim to reduce stress on Fredonia’s water treatment plant. Officials say that's because water usage did not decrease significantly following the original conserve water order issued on Friday, Oct. 23. However... the health department says the treatment plant has been consistantly producing water -- in recent days -- that meets state Health Department water safety standards.
Clymer man arrested on DWI, criminal possession of a weapon charges...
A man from Clymer faces a slew of charges... including drunk driving and criminal possession of a weapon... following a traffic stop in the town of French Creek. Sheriff's officers say they conducted the stop shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday on Bush Road. Deputies identified the driver as 31 year-old Zane Tucker... and, they found that Tucker was driving while intoxicated... and, upon searching the vehicle... they allegedly found a large-compacity magazine for a firearm. Tucker was arrested and later released with appearance tickets for French Creek Town Court. He's charged with DWI... Unlicensed operation... having an unregistered and uninspected motor vehicle... no front license plate nor license plate light... failure to keep right... consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle... and, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Man arrested for harassment, violating OOP at town of Dunkirk homeless encampment...
A north county man has been arrested for allegedly violating an order of protection at a homeless encampment in the town of Dunkirk. Sheriff's officers say they were called to a report of an altercation at the unidentified location... and, found that 47-year-old Neil Timmerman intentionally violated a lawful order of protection. Timmerman was taken into custody for second-degree criminal contempt... and, second-degree harassment. He was taken tothe County Jail pending centralized arraignment.
Community Foundation to host program -- at Jackson Center -- with incoming Chautauqua Institution President, Mark Johnson...
The new president of Chautauqua Institution will be welcomed to the Greater Jamestown-area next week during a program at the Robert H. Jackson Center. The center... and, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation... are collaborating to present the program with Mark Johnson... who officially takes over as the Institution's 19th president in 2027. Community Foundation Executive Director Tory Irgang says... with Johnson's deep local roots... she's looking forward to the program... and having people learn more about Johnson and his background. Johnson's father, Joseph Johnson, was a long-time Vice-President of Finance at Chautauqua... and, the younger Johnson spent a lot of time there. Irgang says there'll be a casual "meet-and-greet" with Mark Johnson at 4:30 p.m., and that'll be followed by an interview by Jackson Center founder, and local historian, Greg Peterson, at 5:30 p.m. Irgang says they'll discuss the younger Johnson's professional journey... his ties to Chautauqua County... what new ideas he may bring to the institution. The program is free and open to the public. For more information... contact the Community Foundation at 661-3390.. or go on-line to crcfonline.org.
CRCF announces establishment of Anthony "Tony" Dolce Scholarship Fund...
The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is also announcing creation of a new scholarship program in honor of late Jamestown High School teacher, Tony Dolce. Dolce... who also served more than three decades on the City Council... passed away suddenly back in July. Foundation Executive Director, Tori Irgang, says Dolce's commitment to young people will continue through the Anthony "Tony" Dolce Scholarship Fund... which is being established through his wife, Anne, and adult children, Christian and Amelia. Tony Dolce taught history and government studies for more than 30 years at JHS... and, was also a coach... and, was very involved in his church. Irgang says the new fund will support graduating JHS seniors who are involved in a variety of activities including athletics, music, and student government... with priority given to students who are part of the baseball, or cross-country teams. Those wishing to support the fund may contribute on-line at crcf.me/dolce or by mailing a check to the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, 418 Spring St., Jamestown, NY 14701.
Fredonia woman arrested for stealing computer, smashing out windows, at property in Westfield...
A woman from Fredonia is accused of stealing a computer tablet... and, damaging several windows... at a town of Westfield residence this past Summer. Sheriff's officers say they were called to a Felton Road home back on Aug. 2 on a report of the stolen computer... and, multiple broken windows from several structures on the property. Police investigators looked into the incident... and developed evidence that led to the arrest of 42 year-old Junette Skelly. Deputies add that the stolen computer allowed Skelly to gain access to material she did not have a right to access.... and that having that access then allowed Skelly to impersonate one victim and disseminate intimate images of an additional victim. She was arrested Thursday for petty larceny... second-degree criminal mischief... second-degree criminal impersonation... unlawful dissemination or publication of an Intimate Image... and, computer trespass. Skelly was taken to the County Jail pending centralized arraignment.
