BEMUS POINT - A boater was sent to WCA hospital Tuesday due to burns he suffered from hot antifreeze. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, the boater was near Bemus Point when his vessel experienced engine overheating problem. He … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Ask Public to Be Cautious of Blue Green Algae on Chautauqua Lake
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Health Officials are advising the public to be cautious when heading out on Chautauqua Lake. On Friday, the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) sent out a media release telling residents … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Boat Race, New Lucy Statue Unveiling Slated for This Weekend in Celoron
CELORON - There will be plenty of activity taking place this weekend in Celoron. Not only will Saturday be the day the village unveils a brand new lucy statue in Lucille Memorial Park, but it will also be when the first ever Chautauqua Lake Dragon … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Navigation Patrol Rescues Fisherman Who Fell out of Boat
BEMUS POINT - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office navigation team rescued a fisherman who fell out of his boat early Tuesday night near Bemus Point. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were on patrol in the lake near Oriental Park when … [Read more...]
Child Injured During Chautauqua Lake Boating Accident
CHAUTAUQUA - A four-year-old child was sent to the hospital Sunday afternoon after being involved in an accident while his family was boating on Chautauqua Lake. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says the accident happened just after noon on … [Read more...]
Crews Locate Body of Missing Conewango Valley Man Presumed Drowned in Chautauqua Lake
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...]





