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Bowling company could be ordered by court to close

NOTE: This story has been updated. A court hearing has been scheduled for Aug. 17 in Buffalo to determine why an order to close Jamestown Bowling Company shouldn't be granted. Judge Emilio Colaiacovo amended his order to show cause on Monday. Written briefs in the case are due to be ...

New Use Coming

Lakeview Gardens Flower Shop, located at 1259 North Main Street is looking to change hands and soon become the home of a restaurant, The Eatery, following the approval of a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals during their latest meeting. The Eatery is an existing restaurant, currently ...

Senator wants to extend Superfund to radiological contamination sites

The state Senate’s minority leader wants to include radiological hot spots in Niagara and Erie counties in the Superfund program. DEC and EPA assessment teams continue to inspect potential radiological hot spots in Niagara and Erie counties. Western New York was a hub for the ...

Panama continues discussion on BESS moratorium

PANAMA — Panama officials are continuing to research a possible moratorium on battery energy storage facilities in the village. In July, board members began a discussion on whether or not the village would want to place a moratorium on battery storage and wind facilities. The mayor and ...

Dawson Metal celebrates 80th anniversary

Eighty years ago, Dawson Metal began when two men in a boat on Chautauqua Lake in 1946 decided they wanted to start their own business. Recently, David Dawson, current third-generation family owner and president of Dawson Metal, reflected back on both the business’s history and future as ...

Up To The Challenge

For many in the Jamestown community, Eric Herman is a familiar face. Whether he's serving as captain of the Jamestown Fire Department, organizing community events like Community Through Hockey, or encouraging others to be their best, Herman has built a reputation for service, resilience, ...