WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about new union contracts, the Authorities Budget Office's report on the IDA, the rebranding of CARTS, and more. … [Read more...]
CARTS Rebranding to CHQ Transit, Unveils New Busses
The Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System, also known as CARTS, unveiled new busses and a new brand of CHQ Transit. Chautauqua County used a $826,900 State Department of Transportation grant to purchase nine new busses CHQ Transit Senior … [Read more...]
CARTS Rebranding Open House to Be Held Thursday, July 27
An open house will be held today for the rebranding of CARTS to CHQ Transit. The public invited to the CHQ Transit Depot at 234 Hopkins Avenue in Jamestown from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. They'll be able to get a first-hand look at the newly … [Read more...]
Public Facilities Committee Hears Request to Accept Grant to Do Work on County Airports
The Chautauqua County Airports in Jamestown and Dunkirk have been awarded a total of $306,000 from the FAA for upgrades. County Airport General Manager Shannon Barnhart asked the Legislature's Public Facilities Committee to accept the grant, "At … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Says County’s Comeback Strong in State of County Address
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said in his annual State of the County address that the county's comeback has been far greater than its setback. Wendel said the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic in 2021 continued to be a challenge for the county, … [Read more...]
