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Good morning Jamestown! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Cooling system damage at St. Susan's Center leaves food spoiled
  • Jamestown Eastside domestic dispute leads to felony contempt charge
  • Wallet stolen at Riverwalk Center: how Jamestown police tracked it down

Also on today's calendar: Campfire Junkie LIVE @ Busti Tap House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Cooler; a few morning showers, temps: high: 62, low: 44.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Arrested After St. Susan's Center Cooling System Damaged, Thousands in Food Lost (wnynewsnow.com) — St. Susan's Center in Jamestown is dealing with thousands of dollars in lost perishable food after police say a man removed copper parts from the nonprofit's outdoor cooling system, disabling its refrigerator. Investigators report surveillance footage and tips led to a suspect already in custody, now facing criminal mischief and stolen property charges tied to the damage.
   

2. Jamestown Man Charged With Criminal Contempt After Eastside Domestic Dispute (wnynewsnow.com) — Jamestown police report arresting a local man after an alleged domestic dispute on the city's Eastside, where a woman with an order of protection was reportedly pushed and struck. The suspect now faces a felony criminal contempt charge and is being held in the Jamestown City Jail pending arraignment in Jamestown City Court.
   

3. Brocton Man Charged After Alleged Vehicle Theft in Jamestown (wnynewsnow.com) — Jamestown police say a Brocton man was arrested after a wallet was reportedly stolen from a vehicle at the Riverwalk Center and recovered near St. Susan Center. Officers report the suspect was found with the victim's identification and credit cards and now faces larceny-related charges, with the case proceeding in Jamestown City Court.
   

4. Jamestown OTB office to close Oct. 31 (post-journal.com) — Jamestown's Western Regional Off-Track Betting branch is slated to close October 31, as part of a wider consolidation that will leave only two OTB branches operating in Western New York. Officials say the Jamestown site is among six money-losing locations, and they expect selling closed branch properties to raise more than $2 million for future investments.
   

5. Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million in NYPA Funding to Support Advanced Nuclear Workforce Development Programs Across New York State (ny.gov) — Jamestown Community College will receive about $1.29 million to launch new nuclear-focused manufacturing and welding training programs, creating local pathways into advanced energy careers. The funding is part of a $10 million statewide NYPA initiative to build New York's nuclear workforce, with courses integrating nuclear content into welding, mechatronics, and engineering programs plus added career services.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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