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New Restaurant To Open In Jamestown Airport

January 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new restaurant is coming to the Jamestown Airport. The Chautauqua County Legislature passed a resolution signing a one-year lease with Archies Airport Diner, LLC. The restaurant will pay $900 a month as part of the lease agreement. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Archies Airport Diner LLC, Chautauqua County Legislature, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Matthew Newton

Jefferson Project Providing Update To County Legislature Tonight

January 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jefferson Project will provide an update on its ongoing research during the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting tonight. The presentation is open to the public and can also be livestreamed on Chautauqua County Government’s YouTube … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Harmful Algal Blooms, Jefferson Project

Four New Legislators Have Taken Their Seats On The County Legislature

January 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Four new legislators took their seats on the Chautauqua County Legislature during a reorganizational meeting January 2. Jamestown Democrat Vince DeJoy, Democrat Sandra Lewis, Republican Jason Merritt and Jamestown Democrat Bob Whitney took the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bob Whitney, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Public Defenders Office, Jason Merritt, John Penhollow, Ned Barone, Pierre Chagnon, Sandra Lewis, Vince DeJoy

Former Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore Has Died

January 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Former Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore has died. According to an obituary provided by the Jordan Funeral Home in Sinclairville, Barmore died at the age of 74 on Saturday, January 3. Barmore had served on the Chautauqua County Legislature … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Clerk, Chautauqua County Legislature, Greg Carlson, Larry Barmore

County Government Reduction Initiative To Help Local Municipalities Save Money

December 4, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel hosted a virtual meeting Tuesday with elected officials across Chautauqua County to provide an update on the County's Government Reduction Initiative (GRI). The initiative is scheduled to launch during the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Government Reduction Initiative Plan, PJ Wendel

City Council To Hear Presentation On Proposed JCC Wellness Complex

December 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will hear more about a proposed Wellness Complex at Jamestown Community College at their work session tonight. Representatives from JCC will present on the $24 million project during the full work session. The Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Planning Board, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown YMCA, JCC Wellness Complex, State University of New York

County Legislators To Consider Ways To Help With Food Insecurity While SNAP Benefits Delayed

November 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Legislators will look at ways to help people with food insecurity as a federal government shutdown has SNAP benefits delayed. The Legislature held an emergency meeting Wednesday night to discuss uncertainties with Supplemental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carmelo Hernandez, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, Connie Griffith, Dana Corwin, Feedmore of Western New York, HEAP Funding, Heating Energy Assistance Program, Legislature Human Services Committee, Pierre Chagnon, PJ Wendel, SNAP Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Tom Nelson

Democrats In Jamestown Have Big Election Night

November 5, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

It was a big night for Democrats in the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown City Council will have a Democratic majority of 5 to 4 for the first time since 2019. Ward 3 Democratic incumbent Regina Brackman defeated Republican challenger Seth … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bob Whitney, Chautauqua County Legislature, Dan Gonzalez, Dan Hickman, Doug Scotchmer, Fred Larson, Greg Carlson, Greg Krauza, Hannah Jaroszynski, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Russell, Jeremy Engquist, Joe Paterniti, Joseph Tickle, Michael Zanghi, Phillip Landy, PJ Wendel, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Russ Bonfiglio, Seth States, Tamara Dickey, Thomas Carle, Tom Nelson, Vince DeJoy

County Executive, County Clerk, City Races On Election Day Ballot

November 4, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Today is Election Day. Chautauqua County has three County-wide races this year. For County Executive, Republican incumbent PJ Wendel is seeking a second full term against Democrat Thomas Carle. Whoever wins will only have a three-year term as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 election, Bill Reynolds, Bob Whitney, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Clerk, Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County Legislature, Dan Gonzalez, Dan Hickman, David Foley, David Wilfong, Doug Scotchmer, Early Voting, Fred Larson, Greg Carlson, Greg Krauza, Hannah Jaroszynski, Jamestown City Council, Jamie Gustafson, Jeff Russell, Jeremy Engquist, Joe Paterniti, Joseph Tickle, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Larry Barmore, Marie Carrubba, Michael Zanghi, Nacole Ellis, Phillip Landy, PJ Wendel, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Russ Bonfiglio, Seth States, Tamara Dickey, Thomas Carle, Tom Nelson, Vince DeJoy

County Legislature To Hold Emergency Meeting To Discuss SNAP, HEAP

November 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss SNAP and HEAP benefits. Chairman Pierre Chagnon called for the meeting will take place 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 5. County Executive PJ Wendel, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Chautauqua County Law Department, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, HEAP, Heating Energy Assistance Program, Pierre Chagnon, PJ Wendel, SNAP Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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