Jamestown police, DA Schmidt release identity of shooting victim in Monday's homicide...
City police are confirming the death of a Dunkirk man in last Monday afternoon's shooting incident on Jamestown's northside.  However... they now say two other people were seriously hurt in the incident at 839 Prendergast Ave.  According to Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt... at least one of them was taken to UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pa. in critical condition.  That was an unidentified male from Jamestown.  The second person has not been identified as well.  Schmidt revealed the identity late Tuesday of the person who lost his life in the incident, which occured about 5:30 p.m.  He says 26 year-old Travon Tripp -- most recently of Dunkirk -- died at the scene.  Schmidt says his office has developed a lot of evidence, and leads through traffic and other cameras, along with witness accounts.  However... at this time, he says no suspects have been announced.  Schmidt adds that it appears drug sales may have factored into the shooting... but, the exact circumstances are still being investigated. 

Frewsburg man arrested after three dead horse are found on his property...
A Frewsburg man has been arrested after three horses were recently found dead on his property after failing to provide sustenance to them.  Carroll Town Police say they investigated a report of the three horses being found dead on the Sandberg Road property of Ryan Edwards one week ago.  Police say Edwards was arrested for Neglect/Failure to provide Proper Sustenance under the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law... and, was issued an appearance ticket for Carroll Town Court.

City man arrested for alleged break-ins in Cattaraugus County...
A Jamestown man has been arrested in Cattaraugus County for three alleged break-ins on the St. Bonaventure University campus... and, in the village of Allegany.  Sheriff's officers in Little Valley say 55 year-old Marcus Norman first entered a residence illegally on the St. Bonaventure campus back in December... and, stole property there.  Norman is accused of entering a second residence this past Sunday.  However... he was spooked off by the residents... who were home at the time before he took anything.  Norman then allegedly got into the village residence again before being spooked off by the residents.  This time... one resident chased after Norman to try to identify him.  He was arrested at his workplace Monday... for second-degree burglary... two counts of secnd-degree attempted burglary... and, one of petty larceny.  Since he is a parolee... Norman was jailed without bail... and, will appear in Allegany Town Court at a later date.

Wendel to join with other county leaders across the U.S. to go to Southern Border to see migrant crisis...
Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel is among several county leaders from across the nation who'll be traveling to the southern border later this month to see first-hand what's happening with the migrant crisis.  On Tuesday... Wendel also renewed his Emergency Order, prohibiting local hotels, and other places from contracting with New York City -- and others -- to bring migrants here.  Wendel says an intelligence agent recently spoke to the New York State Association of Counties about the matter... and, says the biggest issue lately has been the number of people coming from countries that aren't our friends.  He says that's a "huge  concern."  Wendel says there have also been significant numbers of undocumented immigrants from China, Syrians, Russians, and Africa as well.  He maintains that Governor Kathy Hochul could begin to solve the problem by cancelling out the state... and, New York city's... Sanctuary status by just reversing the order that's in place.  The New York City migrant crisis has also exacerbated the city's housing shortage that began in April of 2022. 

Good turn-out for "Career Fest" at JCC...
The annual "Career Fest" at Jamestown Community College Tuesday attracted a lot of attention... with some 37 attending, and there were 60 to 70 attendees.  That from Julie Page, the Project Manager for Career Services at the college.  She organized the event.  The law firm Fessenden, Laumer and DeAngelo was one of the employers represented at the festival.  Attorney Chuck DeAngelo was excited to be there... and, says they're looking to recruit new employees for their growing firm.  SKF Aeroengine also had a table at Career Fest.  Building manager Dan Leake says they have 16 openings for inspectors and engineers.  Leake says the SKF website has more information.  He adds they also have 8 engineering internship positions at the Falconer plant this  summer.  College students interested in one of those spots should contact the plant directly.  

Gas pump prices hold steady in Jamestown-area; rise by 7-cents nationally...
Gasoline prices in the Jamestown-area remain stable this week... even as the national average climbs b seven-cents a gallon.  The AAA East Central Gas Price Report says, locally, the price for a gallon of regular, unleaded, remains just under $3.50 a gallon.  It's been that price for the past several weeks.  However... nationally... the price is up from $3.39 to $3.46 this week.  AAA says the big factors for the increase are the price of oil crossing the $80 mark per barrel... and, gasoline demand increasing as spring approaches.  Officials say another critical factor is the arrival of more expensive summer blend gasoline in some markets.  AAA says that tends to increase pump prices by 10 to 15 cents.