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Cummins hosts national manufacturing bus tour

Cummins Inc. welcomed the AEM Manufacturing Express to its Jamestown facility as part of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM’s) month-long tour across the Northeast and Ohio. The visit spotlighted Cummins’ leadership in equipment manufacturing and celebrated the 2.2 million men and women who build, feed, and power the world. “Cummins was honored to showcase our team and operations on the AEM Manufacturing Express,” said Shawn Hricko, plant manager at Cummins’ Jamestown Engine Plant. “This event gives us a platform to celebrate our employees and demonstrate ...

Pearl City Clay House adds Olivia Reynolds

The Pearl City Clay House has added Olivia Reynolds to its team as a receptionist and studio technician. Pearl City Clay House is a a program of Infinity Visual and Performing Arts. A graduate of Warren Area High School and current Fine Arts student at Jamestown Community College, Reynolds ...

Peter Larson joins Raimondo & Sundquist

Peter Larson has joined the Jamestown law firm of Raimondo & Sundquist. Larson brings more than 11 years of legal experience to the firm and will primarily serve clients from the firm's Jamestown office.. The opening of its Buffalo office in September 2025 has increased the firm's regional reach.. "Throughout my career, I've been fortunate to serve the people of Jamestown and Chautauqua County, and I'm excited to continue doing that with Raimondo & Sundquist," Mr. Larson said. "The firm's reputation for providing responsive, compassionate legal counsel with a focus on practical ...

Pennsylvania commits to purchasing grapes from 11 Erie-area growers

A neighboring state is taking action in regard to the grape crop. On Thursday, the Shapiro Administration dedicated $500,000 to fund an emergency purchase, process, and transport of 350 tons of grapes from 11 Erie, Pa.-area growers whose buyer canceled contracts for this season’s crops unexpectedly in March. The grapes will be made into juice concentrate and distributed to Feeding Pennsylvania-member foodbanks through the Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS). “PASS is a highly effective tool to provide a market for Pennsylvania farmers for their surplus crops ...

State Farm Bureau backs Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act

U.S. Representative GT Thompson (R-PA) this week introduced the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act (SAWA), legislation that would provide critical changes to the H-2A guest worker program. Original cosponsors of the bill include U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy. “New York Farm Bureau (NYFB) commends Rep. Thompson and the bill’s cosponsors for their leadership in addressing one of the largest concerns facing New York farmers — the shortage and rising cost of farm labor,” said NYFB President David Fisher. “These changes to the H-2A program will make a huge difference in our ...

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Ballgame Heroes owner Starr Ryder takes pride in the fact his business is family run. “Both of my sons work here,” Ryder said. “My wife works here, and my father-in-law works here.” In all, Ryder has six total employees. Ballgame Heroes is set to celebrate its five-year ...