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Over $5.7 Million Coming To Chautauqua County for Bridge, Culvert Work

July 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Over $5.7 million is coming to Chautauqua County for bridge and culvert work from New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the award of more than $484 million in enhanced assistance for 137 local governments across the State to rehabilitate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, City of Jamestown, Kathy Hochul, New York State BRIDGE NY, Town of Mina

County Gov’t Recognizing Former Emergency Services Director

July 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Government is recognizing a former Emergency Services Director who has died. County Executive PJ Wendel said Charles L. Smith died on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He shared his condolences, saying, "It is with heavy hearts and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles L. Smith, Chautauqua County Department of Emergency Services, Chautauqua County Government, Noel Guttman, PJ Wendel

County Releases Interactive Trails Map

June 27, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An interactive map to trails in Chautauqua County has been released. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG), in collaboration with Chautauqua County Government and the Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways group, announced … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Avenza, Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Interactive Trails Map, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways, Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways Group, Jacob Bodway, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

Chautauqua County To Receive More Than $800,000 To Address Youth Vaping

June 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County will receive more than $800,000 to address youth vaping. New York State Attorney General Letitia James secured a total of $112.7 million for New York State from JUUL Labs Inc. (JUUL) for its pivotal role in the surge of underage … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BOCES, Chautauqua County Government, Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Juul Labs Inc., Letitia James, Vaping

Baker Street, Hazeltine Avenue Intersection To Close June 27 For Reconstruction

June 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The intersection of Baker Street and Hazeltine Avenue in the City of Jamestown will be closed, starting June 27, for roadwork. Jamestown Interim Public Works Director Mark Roetzer said the intersection will be redefined, "If you think of coming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Baker Street, Chautauqua County Government, City of Jamestown, Hazeltine Avenue, Mark Roetzer, Persell Middle School

Nate Aldrich Receives NYS EDC Rising Star Award

June 11, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Economic Development Coordinator and Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth's Manager Nate Aldrich has been recognized with an award by the New York State Economic Development Council. Aldrich is the recipient of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, James W. Griffin Rising Star Award, Mark Geise, Nate Aldrich, New York State Economic Development Council

County Health Department Awarded ARPA Funds to Ensure Lead-Safe Homes for Area Children

June 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Homeowners will be able to make homes more lead safe thanks to $700,000 in American Rescue Plan funding allocated by Chautauqua County Government. Qualifying homeowners will be able to use ARPA funds to get windows and doors in their home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Anna Powell, Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Lead, Lead Poisoning

Mayville DMV Closed This Week Due To Staffing Shortages

June 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Department of Motor Vehicle Office in Mayville will be closed this week due to staffing shortages. Chautauqua County Government released a statement saying operations are scheduled to resume on Monday, June 10. Residents are encouraged to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles, Chautauqua County Government

County Tax Foreclosure Proceedings, Tax Auction Postponed

May 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County officials have announced tax foreclosure proceedings and the upcoming tax auction have been postponed until further notice. Officials said recent retroactive changes to tax foreclosure laws implemented by New York State are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, tax auction, tax foreclosure proceedings

County, State Offer Safety Tips For Solar Eclipse

April 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department urges residents to use extreme caution while viewing the eclipse. In order to prevent severe eye injury, residents are encouraged to be prepared with proper eclipse viewing glasses. Spectators can prevent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 solar eclipse, Annual Burn Ban, boating safety, Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Health Department, Michael Faulk, NASA, New York State Department of Transportation, New York State Thruway Authority, Noel Guttman, Solar Eclipse glasses

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