DETROIT — A small company called Sila has contracts with most major automakers to research or provide a promising new battery chemistry that can let electric vehicles travel farther with a smaller battery. The Alameda, California, company began more than a decade ago as a startup out of ...
New Directions Youth and Family Services recently honored recipients of the agency’s milestone years of service awards, which recognize individuals who dedicate their careers to helping Western New York children and families receiving New Directions services. Individuals from New Directions’ southern tier programs honored during the third quarter of 2022 are: ¯ Susan Moran, 20 years, Social Worker ¯ Michelle Hammond, 15 years, Youth Support Supervisor ¯ Dianne Tupper, 15 years, Supply Coordinator ¯ Teresa Wells, 15 years, Youth Support Specialist ¯ Iris Butler, ...
Matt and Leigh Wells are launching the Bison Trace Luxury Camping in French Creek. Leigh Wells said her and her husband decided to launch Bison Trace Luxury Camping because of the increasing popularity of “glamping.” Prior to their purchase of the property, the campground operated as ...
WESTFIELD — Westfield area businesses have won several awards in the Lake Erie Living Magazine “Best of Lake Erie” competition covering communities across Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York. Westfield area businesses home 13 awards out of 27 categories and 84 total winners. ...
Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union celebrated the opening of its new Jamestown branch at 501 W. Fifth St. A ribbon-cutting ceremony included Mayor Eddie Sundquist, state Assemblyman Andrew Goodell and county legislator Lisa Vanstrom, also representating state Sen. George Borrello, as ...
WASHINGTON — What keeps driving inflation so high? The answer, it seems, is nearly everything. Supply chain snarls and parts shortages inflated the cost of factory goods when the economy rocketed out of the pandemic recession two years ago. Then it was a surge in consumer spending fueled by federal stimulus checks. Then Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted gas and food supplies and sent those prices skyward. Since March, the Federal Reserve has been aggressively raising interest rates to try to cool the price spikes. So far, there’s little sign of progress. Thursday’s ...
