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Odds of Dunkirk hosting a nuclear site increases

The odds of Dunkirk being able to host a nuclear facility if it wants to is increasing. During the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting, Chief Executive Officer Mark Geise noted there were eight communities across the state that submitted an application to host one new nuclear facility to be constructed in the state. Now, he said, the state is actually eyeing constructing five nuclear facilities. Geise said one of the sites has been selected. That was Fort Drum. “That leaves four more of the seven communities that are in (consideration). That’s pretty ...

Mixed Results: Cummins revises revenue guidance down; engine sales up

 Weaker pickup truck demand in North America is leading Cummins Inc. officials to revise its 2026 revenue projections downward. The company’s earnings per share missed Wall Street expectations by 3 cents per share while third quarter revenue of $9.4 billion missed prior targets by about ...

Legislature taps reserves to cover safety net costs

MAYVILLE – County lawmakers are once again using its reserves to cover a major shortfall in safety net costs. During the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, officials approved a resolution that moves $2,130,000 from its unassigned fund balance to the Safety Net account. According to the county’s website, safety net assistance is for individuals who are not eligible for other assistance programs. It is a state- and local-funded program for: Single adults; childless couples; children living with a caretaker other than a parent; families of persons abusing drugs or alcohol; ...