Jamestown man, 71, killed in one-car crash just outside the city....
A man from Jamestown has been killed in a single-car accident just outside the city in the town of Kiantone. State Police in Jamestown say they were called to the scene on Foote Avenue Extension just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday for the crash. Troopers have identified the person killed as 71 year-old George Bunker. Police say Bunker was driving southbound at the time of the accident. There were no other occupants in the car... and, the investigation is continuing.
Forestville man arrested for "inappropriate" communications with juvenile victim...
A north county man has been arrested for allegedly communicating with a juvenile victim last month in an "inappropriate manner." Sheriff's officers say they began an investigation into a Sept. 18 incident... and, on Wednesday arrested 54 year-old Theodore Brisley of Forestville for endangering the welfare of a child. Brisley was arraigned an issued an appearance ticket for Hanover Town Court at a later date. The Sheriff's Office says it "remains committed to protecting children and ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.
Borrello says huge buy of new, compressed natural gas buses by MTA shows flaws in electric bus push...
A decision by the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority to buy 650 new, compressed natural gas buses is getting some scrutiny from a state lawmaker from the region. The move is considered the biggest single upgrade to the MTA fleet in 13 years. However... it is a move contrary to previous efforts to go electric. It caught the eye of local State Senator George Borrello... who pointed to ongoing problems with electric buses. Borrello says it's questionable, though, as to whether the move is designed to get Hochul, and state Democrats, "through this election." The MTA says the buses will be purchased with funding secured by Governor Kathy Hochul in the MTA’s 2025-29 Capital Plan and will fulfill the MTA’s commitment to modernize its bus fleet made in the "Next Stop: Faster Buses, Better Service" plan announced by the governor and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani this summer. The MTA says using compressed natural gas is a "cheaper, greener alternative to diesel fuel." Borrello says the state needs a more "common sense" approach to energy policy. He says electric school buses used in our region have already had major issues... including losing electric power in the cold weather. He says that's the big reason why the electric bus mandate has been delayed for five-years.
BPU warns customers about reported text scams about shutting off utilities...
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is warning customers about texts they may have received... supposedly from the BPU... stating that their utilities will be shut off for lack of payment. BPU Communications Coordinator Becky Robbins says these texts are a scam because they do not send texts to customers threatening to shut off service.
Ecklund, city, announce Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail" coming Oct. 24, and different Trick-or-Treat hours on Sat., Oct. 31...
Halloween is fast approaching... and, the city of Jamestown has announced it's fifth-annual Riverwalk "Trick-or-Treat" Trail and Halloween trick-or-treat hours. The Riverwalk event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24... beginning at 5 p.m. from the Washington Street Bridge to Panzarella Park. Mayor Kim Ecklund says it's the first of the city's two events, and it will run until 7 p.m. and will mainly involved the area between the two pedestrian bridges on both sides of the river. She also threw out the idea of changing Trick-or-Treat hours on Saturday, Oct. 31 from the usual 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., to 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Council later voted to change the hours -- for this year only -- to 5 to 7. While there will be more daylight for those Halloween hours... the city reminds children and parents to be cautious while walking through neighborhoods and crossing streets. As for the Riverwalk program... Ecklund says that "the event has become a wonderful Halloween tradition in our community, and we look forward to another evening filled with costumes, treats, and fun along the Riverwalk."
Electrical issue listed as cause of early Tuesday morning fire in town of Dunkirk...
An overnight fire early Tuesday has damaged a home in the town of Dunkirk. Sheriffs' Department emergency dispatchers say West Dunkirk firefighters were called to the scene at 4561 Route 5 shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday... and, were joined by multiple mutual aid departments. Once the blaze was put out... the county's fire investigation team was called in... and, found the flames originated in the kitchen area of the home... and, that it was caused by an electrical issue. The fire has been ruled as accidental. No injuries were reported... the local Red Cross is helping the family.
Fischer goes for Varsity Football win number 249 tonight...
A local high school football coach will be trying to make Section 6 history tonight when Falconer/Cassadaga Valley/Maple Grove takes on Salamanca. Falconer/Cassadaga Valley/Maple Grove Head Coach Curt Fischer enters the game with 248 career, Varsity wins... which is tied for the all-time, Section-6 record. A win against Salamanca would break the record. We'll have that game Thursday night on WJTN-AM and FM... beginning at 7 p.m.
