The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board has approved the first phase of acquiring property in the town of Ripley for a shovel ready site. IDA CEO Mark Geise said the four parcels of the site are across the street from the Love's … [Read more...]
Former Red Wing Plant in Dunkirk Sold to Refresco Beverages
The former Red Wing plant in Dunkirk has been sold to Refresco Beverages. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency purchased the property at 26 East Talcott Street in 2015. Red Wing, later known as Carriage House and then ConAgra, … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Reallocating $225,000 in Unexpended HOME Program Funds to Homebuyers Assistance Program
Jamestown City Council has approved reallocating $225,000 in previous years HOME program funds to a First Time Homebuyers Assistance Program. The Annual Action plans for 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 had funds not fully expended, which Jamestown … [Read more...]
FDA Instructs U.S. Customs to Reject Imports of Some Disposable E-Cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has told U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to reject imports of some popular, unauthorized, disposable e-cigarettes. The directive includes brands from more than 20 companies such as Elf Bar, Esco Bar … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Hosting Panel Discussion ‘Ladies of Legend’
The Robert H. Jackson Center is hosting a panel discussion today titled, Ladies of Legend. The discussion is a celebration of trailblazing women in Western New York’s legal community, historical and current. It takes place from noon to 2:00 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Tarp Skunks Return to the WRFA Airwaves in 2023, Starting June 1
JAMESTOWN, NY – The Jamestown Tarp Skunks will return to the airwaves on WRFA-LP for a third straight season in 2023. Just like the past two seasons, all Tarp Skunks’ home games are being broadcast on at 107.9 FM, as well as streaming worldwide at … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Hiring Eight New Firefighters
Jamestown City Council has unanimously voted to lift a hiring freeze to hire eight new firefighters. The decision after two months of discussions drew applause from an audience mostly made up of members of the Jamestown Fire Department at Monday's … [Read more...]
Cummins Celebrates Production of 2.5 Millionth Engine at Jamestown Plant
Officials and employees celebrated the production of the 2.5 millionth engine at the Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant Monday. Plant Manager Anna Dibble said the site in Busti was started in 1974 as a components manufacturing plant and began … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Receives Clean Audit for 2022
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has received a clean audit for 2022. The board heard from BWB Representatives at its monthly meeting. CPA Danna Isaman said the Independent Auditor's Report has issued an unmodified opinion, which is the … [Read more...]
Free Admission for Kids This Summer at National Comedy Center, Lucy-Desi Museum
The National Comedy Center has announced that admission for kids and teens will be free this summer thanks to support from Shults Auto Group. The Kids and Teens Free program will run from May 26, 2023 through Monday, September 4, 2023. Up to two … [Read more...]
