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SKF officials explain entry into humanoid robot bearings

Rickard Gustafson, SKF president and CEO, is bullish on the company’s entry into the humanoid component market. SKF, which owns the SKF Aeroengine plant in Falconer, is entering a venture with Leaderdrive in China focused on high-precision transmission components for robot joints. SKF ...

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CHQ Professionals To Hold Coffee Meetup Aug. 6 In Bemus Point BEMUS POINT - The CHQ Professionals Group will be hosting its sixth coffee meetup of the year the first week of August. Meetups provide a free and inclusive space for area professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen community ties in a relaxed, casual setting, while also highlighting and supporting local business. The next coffee meetup will be held at Lake Life Café, 22 Main St., Bemus Point, on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. For more information, email simpsonm@chqgov.com or call 716-363-3770. More ...

Ripley beach stairs closed, need repairs

RIPLEY — The Ripley beach stairs will be closed until further notice, Town of Ripley board members learned at their meeting this mnth. Councilman Phil Chimera reported that the stairway had been closed and a No Trespassing sign had been put in place due to a number of problems. He went on to explain that the stairs had experienced vandalism and then a tree blew down in a windstorm and fell on the stairs. "We're not sure what we are going to do at this point," Chimera said. "We have to wait until we have everyone together to make a decision." Chimera chaired the meeting because ...

JPD warns public of rash of Kia thefts across city

Jamestown police are warning those who own Kia vehicles to be aware of a rash of thefts of Kia vehicles across the city. In a Facebook post Friday, the department said they are investigating several thefts of Kia vehicles that have been stolen overnight while recommending owners take action ...