Chautauqua Lake organizations, local foundations, and other stakeholders met with Congressman Nick Langworthy Wednesday to discuss efforts around the lake. Chautauqua Lake is classified by the New York State Department of Environmental … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – May 25, 2023
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel joins us for his monthly update to talk about economic development, migrant issues, Barcelona Harbor, and more. … [Read more...]
Dredging Has Begun in Barcelona Harbor
The Army Corp of Engineers has started the dredging of Barcelona Harbor. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the harbor has essentially been shut down due to the sediment that filled in over the last several years. He said while $1.1 … [Read more...]
Barcelona Harbor Dredging To Start in May
Dredging of Barcelona Harbor to take place in May. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the Army Corp of Engineers’ plan to start the dredging three months ahead of schedule. Langworthy had toured the harbor in February with local officials to … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Says Restoration of Barcelona Harbor Top Priority
Congressman Nick Langworthy says the restoration of Barcelona Harbor is a top issue for him in Chautauqua County. Langworthy, joined by Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, Westfield Town Supervisor Martha Bills, and other officials, spoke on an … [Read more...]
Senator Chuck Schumer Touts $10 Million in Waterfront Infrastructure Projects in Dunkirk
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer touted $10 million in funding for waterfront infrastructure projects in Dunkirk Thursday. Schumer, in a visit to the Dunkirk harbor, said that the funding is part of the Fiscal Year 2022 omnibus, which includes $8 … [Read more...]
City Man Identified as Lake Erie Drowning Victim
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's office says a city man lost his life due to drowning in the waters of Lake Erie while swimming off a break wall in the town of Westfield. Deputies say 24-year-old John Penhollow was swimming Friday afternoon with … [Read more...]
Horrigan Reports Lake Erie Dredging Projects to be Put on Hold Until 2015
MAYVILLE - The dredging of two Chautauqua County water channels on Lake Erie won’t be getting underway until next Spring. That from Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan, who said Tuesday that challenging weather conditions in and near … [Read more...]
