MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that the body of a Conewango Valley Man who went missing in Chautauqua Lake while Tubing last weekend has been located. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office says the body of 48-year … [Read more...]
Conewango Valley Man Presumed Drowned in Chautauqua Lake
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office have released the name of the man who went missing over the weekend in Chautauqua Lake while tubing without a life preserver. Sheriff Joe Gerace says 48-year-old Ricky Whipple of Conewango Valley … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Lake Dragon Boat Race & Festival
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 14, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Heather Nolan from Chautauqua Lake Association and Joe Gerace Sr., board member of the CHQ Lake Dragon Race to learn … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2016 State of the County Focuses on Shared Services, Economic Development, Improving Public Health
MAYVILLE, NY - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has strong optimism and pride in the county, saying it will continue to celebrate success in 2016 while also tackling various challenges along the way. On Wednesday night Horrigan delivered … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan, January 2016
Originally Airing Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016 MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Chautauqua County executive Vince Horrigan stops by the WRFA studio to discuss several issues involving Chautauqua County as he prepares for his third year in office. WRFA … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Watershed Management Alliance Helps Secure $1.4 Million for Stream Bank Stabilization
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance is announcing its recent success in securing over $1 million in grant funding for six stream bank stabilization projects in the Chautauqua Lake watershed. The Alliance mission is to … [Read more...]
Rescue Required After Chautauqua Belle Runs Aground, No Injuries Reported
The Chautauqua Belle (courtesy of www.facebook.com/ChautauquaBelle)MAYVILLE - The most famous vessel on Chautauqua Lake ran into a problem over the weekend that resulted in more than 70 passengers having to be rescued. Early Saturday night at … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Association Receives $250,000 Grant from Johnson Foundation
JAMESTOWN - A local organization that works to battle weed and other aquatic nuisances in Chautauqua Lake has received a major funding boost. The Johnson Foundation recently made an investment to the Chautauqua Lake Association for $250,000 to be … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Rally is Saturday in Bemus Point
BEMUS POINT - Local residents and supporters of Chautauqua Lake are encouraged to attend the Chautauqua Lake Rally from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Village Casino in Bemus Point. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the efforts to … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Kept Busy Responding to Distressed Boaters Over Weekend
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Navigation Patrol was busy this past weekend responding to at least three separate incidents of distressed boats on both Lake Erie and Chautauqua Lake. CHAUTAUQUA LAKE BOAT FIRE On Saturday just before … [Read more...]
