MAYVILLE - Two area businesses were recently recognized for demonstrating exemplary customer service and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Big Inlet Brewing and Chautauqua Marina, both in Mayville, were both recognized during the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
As COVID-19 State of Emergency Continues, County Officials Begin Preparing for Budget Challenges
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel says its still too early to know the impact of COVID-19 on Chautauqua County government - but he adds that officials are already taking steps to prepare for what will likely be a challenging … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] County Health Commissioner Says COVID-19 is Now at ‘Community Spread’ Level
MAYVILLE - There are no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported for Chautauqua County, but the county health commissioner says she believes the virus is spreading. The Chautauqua County COVID-19 Response team reported Wednesday afternoon that … [Read more...]
County Legislature Clerk Announces New Precautionary Procedures for Upcoming Meetings
MAYVILLE - In order to ensure that social distancing is practiced in our County during this pandemic, the Chautauqua County Legislature is establishing precautionary procedures for all remaining March meetings. One of the Governor’s executive … [Read more...]
Blizzard Warning Remains in Effect for Chautauqua County Through Friday Afternoon
BUFFALO - The National Weather Service on Wednesday Afternoon upgraded its Lake Effect Snow Warning for the region to a Blizzard Warning. The warning runs from early Thursday morning until 4 p.m. on Friday and includes all of Chautauqua and … [Read more...]
Arcade Building Sold to Rochester Housing Developer
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night approved the sale of the Arcade Building in Downtown Jamestown for redevelopment. According to the Post-Journal, the historic building - which has been closed off for use for the past … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive Paul “PJ” Wendel: January 2020
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample invites newly appointed Chautauqua County Executive Paul "PJ" Wendel into the studio to introduce him to WRFA listeners and talk about various issues the county is facing at the start of 2020. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves JCC Funding Resolution, Approves Motion of Support for Minimum Chargeback Payment
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a resolution involving Jamestown community College that will help the college address financial challenges. On Wednesday night the legislature approved giving the college the county's share … [Read more...]
Wendell Appointed County Executive, Chagnon to Serve as Legislature Chairman
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has appointed Lakewood Republican Paul "PJ" Wendel as the new Chautauqua County Executive. The appointment came during the Legislature's organizational meeting on Thursday afternoon. From 2012 until … [Read more...]
Wendel Receives Party Endorsement to Fill Vacated County Executive Position
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the Chautauqua County Republican Committee has made its recommendation on who should be appointed to fill the vacant County Executive position. On Thursday, the committee met in a closed-door … [Read more...]
