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BPU nears 500th fiber internet customer online

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is nearing its 500th customer on the utility’s new fiberoptic internet network. service drop installs are rapidly progressing, Sellstrom said, with over 2,400 drops installed now. “The opt-out rate for the no commitment fiber drop is still under three percent, so we’re pretty happy with that,” said Kris Sellstrom, BPU general manager. “We’ve got 497 customers that are currently online, and we’re bringing online about 80 per week.” The summer construction season has been going well, Sellstrom said, though they faced a few ...

Panama reminds residents to watch for Amish community following accident

PANAMA — The village of Panama is looking to remind residents to keep an eye out and be aware of an increased Amish presence in the village, especially following an accident involving a buggy a few weeks ago that resulted in no serious injuries. Mayor William Schneider noted the increased ...

City man sentenced to time served for drug deals, sales

A Jamestown man tied to a number of drug sales has been sentenced to time served. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Thursday that Jun N. Martinez, 33, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 100 grams or more of acetyl fentanyl; 400 ...

Jamestown man facing fentanyl, firearm charges

A Jamestown man is facing federal drug and firearm charges. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Thursday that Dasai Bradberry, 24, was charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, which carry a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison and a maximum of life. The Post-Journal reported on the federal charges on July 21 after Bradberry was arrested after a chase through Lake View Cemetery. According to the complaint, on Aug. 4, 2025, the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force ...

Cummins increases full-year revenue guidance

Cummins Inc. is reporting higher second quarter profits this year than it did in 2026 - though the profit was less than some stock market analysts had projected. Second-quarter 2026 revenues of $9.5 billion increased 9% from the same quarter in 2025. Sales in North America increased 8% while ...