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Electrovaya Eyes Move Into Energy Storage

Everyone knew Electrovaya made lithium ion batteries when the company’s expansion into the Jamestown area was announced back a little more than two years ago. Now, with the first phase of Electrovaya’s Gigafactory in Ellicott open and construction on the rest of the facility underway, Electrovaya is showing signs of moving beyond simply making batteries. Company officials said when announcing Electrovaya’s second quarter financial results that defense sector activity is becoming increasingly meaningful to Electrovaya’s business outlook. Company officials said they expect ...

JLDC To Modify Wicked Warren’s Loan

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation is modifying its loan with Wicked Warren’s on Third Street. Conversations regarding modification of the loan began in October, and approval of the modifications was up for consideration during the latest JLDC meeting. Aili Makuch, city economic ...

Dewittville condo opponents file third lawsuit

A third lawsuit has been filed in state Supreme Court over Sunset View, a condominium development proposed in Dewittville at the former Chautauqua Point Golf Course. Chautauqua Protect filed an Article 78 challenge in state Supreme Court late Wednesday seeking annulment of three zoning code ...

Taking Aim: Renovated JPD Shooting Range Provides More Practice Space

Practice makes perfect. That adage can be applied to many situations. And it also holds true for Jamestown Police Department officers. Twice a year, they have to receive a qualifying score at the shooting range. Luckily for the officers, they don’t have to travel very far because JPD has ...

County Places Some Homeless In Buffalo, Elsewhere

MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County is currently housing homeless residents in both Erie and Cattaraugus counties, due to a shortage of spots locally. In April, the Ellicott Code Office had to shut down the portion of the Clarion Pointe Hotel, formerly known as the Comfort Inn on Route 60 just outside of Jamestown, that houses Department of Social Services clients. Then earlier this month, the former Econo Lodge on Route 60, Fredonia was completely shut down. It, too, had been housing DSS clients. On Wednesday, Legislator Marty Proctor, R-Mina, who chairs the Human Services Committee ...

Randolph Teen Killed In Accident

RANDOLPH - Randolph Central School officials are making plans to help students mourn the passing of a junior at Randolph High School. On Tuesday, Kaine Kelly, Randolph superintendent, sent a note home with students as well as posting the letter on the district's Facebook page. "It is with great sadness that we share that one of our 11th grade students passed away as the result of a motor vehicle accident," Kelly said in the letter. "We extend our deepest condolences to the student's family and loved ones. Our thoughts, prayers and support are with them during this incredibly ...