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Meeder’s Restaurant of Ripley designated historical business by state of New York
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, New York State Senator George Borello, New York State Gov. Andy Goodell and Chautauqua County Executive Paul Wendel presented Bob and Sheila Bentley of Meeder’s Restaurant a certificate designating the restaurant as an historic business by the state of New York. Meeder’s has been in business for 64 years. Bob and Sheila were proud to accept the certificate and are honored to carry on the traditions of the family-owned restaurant well-known for its home-cooked meals and especially their “world famous” made-from-scratch pies.
Chautauqua lawmakers to seek NYS AG's probe into City of Dunkirk financial debt issue
DUNKIRK, N.Y. — A Southern Tier city with major financial problems could end up being the focus of more officials in Albany. 2 On Your Side spoke with the Chautauqua County Executive about his concerns for taxpayers in the city of Dunkirk. Chautauqua County Executive P. J. Wendel says...
CAWTILE continues fight against wind turbines in Great Lakes with public event
Are wind turbines in Lake Erie an environmental disaster waiting to happen? More people in Erie and Chautauqua counties are beginning to ask this question after a wind turbine failure in Nantucket littered surrounding beaches. More from WBEN:
WJTN News Headlines for Wed., July 24, 2024
Major, $425-million expansion project that'll add more than 300 new jobs announced at Wells Enterprises... A major maker of ice cream and other frozen treats is beginning a more than $400-million expansion project that will bring another 270 jobs to northern Chautauqua County. New York Governor Kathy Hochul was in Dunkirk Tuesday afternoon to announce that Wells Enterprises will be undertaking the $425-million project... with the help of the state and other entities. Hochul called it a "proud day" for the Dunkirk area... and, adds that people "around the state love the ice cream that comes out of this factory." She says those products helps to "make good memories for families as well." In addition... Hochul says the project will help Wells retain it's current 380 jobs at the location. She says the state is chipping in some capital to assist with the effort... $18-million total. Hochul says $6-million will come from Empire State Development... while there will be $12-million in tax credits from the Excelsior Jobs program. Specifically... she says the project will increase the capacity of Well's current ice cream production, create new capabilities for future innovation, and add a first-of-its-kind chocolate manufacturing facility within the plant to use for ingredients in its ice cream and novelty products.
Frackers Are Spraying Toxic Wastewater on Pennsylvania Roads Despite Seven-Year Ban
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Siri Lawson and her husband live on a stamp of wooded, hilly land in Warren County, Pennsylvania, nestled in the state’s rural northwest corner. In the summer heat, cars traveling on the county’s dirt roads cast plumes of dust in their wake. Winter’s chill can cause a hazardous film of ice to spawn on paved roads. To protect motorists from both slippery ice and vision-impairing dust, communities across Pennsylvania coat these roads with large, cheap volumes of de-icing and dust-suppressing fluids. In Lawson’s case, her township had been using oil and gas wastewater as a dust suppressant, believing the material was effective.
Jamestown Airport Awarded Grant For Fire Suppressant Testing Equipment
The Jamestown Airport has been awarded a grant to acquire fire suppressant testing equipment. Congressman Nick Langworthy the airport will receive $23,243 as part of the FY24 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This grant will fund the acquisition of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (fire suppressant) input-based testing equipment.
WJTN News Headlines for Thurs., July 25, 2024
Ecklund declares State of Emergency as homeless numbers in city grows to 300... The homeless issue in the city of Jamestown has reached a crisis stage... with an estimated 300 unauthorized people camping in both public and private lands. With that... Mayor Kim Ecklund has declared a "State of Emergency" in the city because the unauthorized camping is creating "severe impacts on public health, safety, and city resources." In a press statement late Thursday... Ecklund noted there are a number of health and safety concerns... led by the fact some of the individuals are contending with mental health and substance abuse issues... leading to the improper disposal of needles and defecation on public properties, including in the Chadakoin River. She adds the improper disposal of needles significantly heightens the risk of transmitting blood-borne pathogens... such as HIV and Hepatitis B & C. Ecklund says the State of Emergency helps the city bring more public safety... and, other resources to bear from the state and federal governments. She says part of the problem is "enablers" who... out of good intentions... try to help the homeless. However... they are only helping them stay homeless. We have a call into Mayor Ecklund for comment, but, have not heard back.
Group Seeks to Secure Ownership of Chadwick Bay Marina
The Chadwick Bay Marina in Dunkirk may soon be under new ownership. During the Chautauqua County IDA Board's monthly meeting on Tuesday, CCIDA CEO Mark Geise announced that a group of three men -- Steven St. George, Allan Steinberg and John Atzrott -- has been working with current marina owner Peter Smith on purchasing the marina. City of Dunkirk Planning and Development Director Vince DeJoy, who was at Tuesday's meeting, says the city supports the move...
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Warren County Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:23 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Warren County. The storms could bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 4:23 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 18 miles southwest of...
Jamestown Hosts 41st Annual World Series of Wheels
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – The Babe Ruth World Series Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the 41st Annual World Series of Wheels, set for Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Jamestown, with a rain date of Sunday, July 28. The World Series of Cars was...
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