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Roots Run Deep

Swedish heritage remains a very vital part of the city of Jamestown’s identity. Mayor Kim Ecklund said during her speech to those in attendance Tuesday at the Robert H. Jackson Center as part of the welcoming ceremony made possible by U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, for Urban Ahlin, Ambassador ...

JCC Discusses Growing Scandinavia Studies With Ambassador

Jamestown Community College is rebuilding its Scandinavian studies program and is seeking help from a key figure. Wednesday, JCC officials discussed some of their successes and goals with Urban Ahlin, Sweden’s ambassador to the U.S., during an in-person visit. Among those in ...

Ongoing Problems

Fulton Street residents are continuing to ask City Council members for help with ongoing issues with drugs and vandalism on their street. Residents spoke during Monday’s City Council Public Safety Committee meeting. Comments began with concerns regarding vandalism at a condemned building ...

SKF Sheds 1,700 European Jobs Amid Restructuring

Cash flow across SKF is up in the second quarter compared with the same period in 2024 in part due to the elimination of 1,700 positions across the company. SKF owns and operates the SKF Aeroengine plant in Falconer. Company officials recently released SKF’s second quarter earnings ...

Local Security Company To Sponsor NASCAR Drive At Watkins Glen

An Olean company will be represented at this weekend’s NASCAR race at Watkins Glen. Southern Tier Security’s official logo is set to adorn racer car driver Josh Bilicki’s car as he competes in the NASCAR Cup Series at Garage 66 during next weekend’s race at Watkins Glen International ...

‘Worth The Wait’

His visit was a long-time coming. Federal, state, and local lawmakers were on hand Tuesday to welcome Swedish Ambassador Urban Ahlin to the City of Jamestown and to the Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St. “This visit has been a long-time in the making,” said Congressman Nick ...