Jan 30, 2021
WESTFIELD – Eugene “Geno” Edwin Steger, 74, of Westfield, and formerly of Dunkirk, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at the Buffalo General Medical Center, Buffalo, NY.
He was born Dec. 17, 1946, in Dunkirk, the son of the late Oscar and Pauline Lewis Steger of Cherry Creek.
Geno had been a maintenance planner for Growers Co-Op Juice Co. in Westfield. In previous years he also worked for Better Baked Foods, Red Wing, and Dunkirk Ice Cream. Through his experiences he developed a craft and passion for designing CAD drawings and assisted with several local projects for friends and businesses.
He was a member of the Westfield American Legion John W. Rogers Post 327, the Westfield Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 118, and the Chautauqua County Corvette Club.
Jan 12, 2021
National Grid announced Monday it is providing a $750,000 economic development grant to support a major expansion at Wells Enterprises Inc.’s Dunkirk manufacturing facility.
Wells is the largest privately held, family-owned ice cream manufacturer in the U.S., and the country’s second-largest ice cream manufacturer. As part of its growth strategy, the company in 2019 acquired Dunkirk-based Fieldbrook Foods Corp., which dates to 1914 when it was known as Dunkirk Ice Cream.
“We’re excited to partner with National Grid as we work to expand our Dunkirk manufacturing facility. We know they understand the importance of investing in the local community by providing economic development grants,” said David Fiore, director of plant operations in Dunkirk. “We look forward to continue growing our manufacturing footprint and provide even more job opportunities in our local community.”