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Lake Shore Savings Bank sees increase in income

Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Lake Shore Savings Bank, reported unaudited net income of $1.8 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for the 2022 third quarter compared to net income of $1.7 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, for the 2021 third quarter. For the first nine months of 2022, the company reported unaudited net income of $4.5 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, as compared to $4.4 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2021. 2022 third quarter and year to date highlights include: ¯ Third quarter net income increased ...

Universal announces labor pact with Dunkirk

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. announced Tuesday that it has reached a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the hourly employees at its Dunkirk facility represented by Local 2693-01 of the United Steelworkers. The new agreement has been ratified by the bargaining unit and is effective as of Nov. 1. The new contract maintains the flexible work rule terms and profit-sharing incentives. Dennis Oates, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “We are pleased with the new labor agreement at our Dunkirk facility, which allows us to retain ...

Chautauqua County is always in season

As the trees increasingly shed their leaves, we realize what a beautiful autumn we have enjoyed, despite a short-lived snowfall in mid-October. It’s been a great time to enjoy fall festivals and outdoor activities including hikes, bicycling, and more. But as November approaches out thoughts are likely turning to the season ahead, with comfort food in the oven and fireplaces crackling. We were fortunate to be part of a ribbon cutting recently for a new outdoor equipment store in Cassadaga, opened by a family that saw a need locally and wanted to fill it. Outdoor recreation is part of ...

City announces Small Business Saturday celebration

Mayor Wilfred Rosas and the City of Dunkirk Festivals and Specials Events Department have announced the Christmas on Central Small Business Saturday Holiday Market and Annual Tree Lighting from 2 to 7 p.m. Nov. 26 in downtown Dunkirk. The indoor and outdoor pop-up shopping event is to spotlight locally-owned businesses and the impact they have on communities. Local vendors and activities will be inside the Stearns Building, former P&G grocery store and City Hall with other holiday elements outside on Central Avenue. The day will provide a great opportunity to shop for holiday gifts ...

Climate Tech Conference paves the way for more

Kudos to the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities team and all their partners and sponsors who put together Retool ’22: a Climate Tech Conference for Manufacturers, held in Jamestown this past week. The presentations were informative and thought provoking. Topics included engineering and technical resources, supply chain opportunities, transportation innovations, economic development opportunities, training and workforce resources, financial resources, and more. Speakers came from across the country, with vendors from the US and Canada to demonstrate how they can assist ...

Farrell employee named Rising Star of Safety

Christina Donovan, vice president for safety at Farrell Roofing in Dunkirk recently traveled to San Diego, Calif. to accept the accolades and honor of being a member of the 2022 Class of Rising Stars of Safety. Since 2010, the National Safety Council has been honoring the next generation ...