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Legislator Fred Larson Seeks Reelection

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County Legislator Fred Larson has announced he is seeking reelection to continue his effort to bring more jobs and less taxes in Chautauqua County. The District 12 Jamestown Legislator said, “My number one priority as a County Legislator is economic development and encouraging job creation. ...

Senate Resolution To Honor Glenn Hodak Introduced

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There may be one final honor coming for Cpl. Glenn Hodak, a World War II veteran from Youngsville and prisoner of war whose remains were identified in September 2024. State Sen. Scott Hutchinson, R-Oil City, has introduced a resolution in the state Senate to honor Hodak’s life, service ...

‘Do Or Die’

Business

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (AP) — It seems like a terrible time to build an electric vehicle plant in the United States, but Rivian Automotive leaders say they’re confident as the company starts long-delayed work on a $5 billion facility in Georgia. The money-losing California-based company broke ...

Jerry Quits Ben & Jerry’s Over Stifled Independence

Business

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years, saying that the independence it once had to speak up on social issues has been stifled by parent company Unilever. In a letter that co-founder Ben Cohen posted on social media platform X on ...

Target Steps Up Next-Day Parcel Delivery

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NEW YORK (AP) — Target is expanding its next-day delivery of parcel shipments to 35 of the nation’s top 60 metropolitan markets by the end of next month, marking 22 new cities this year, as the discount retailer aims to narrow the gap with the likes of Amazon. That means that its next-day ...

Retail Sales Up 0.6% In August From July

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NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers increased their spending at a better-than-expected pace in August from July, helped by back-to-school shopping, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to hurt the job market and lead to price increases. Retail sales rose 0.6% last month from July, when ...