Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the announced closing of the Heritage Village Nursing Home, the City of Dunkirk’s finances, what’s happening at the Jamestown Airport, and his goals for his new term. … [Read more...]
New Restaurant To Open In Jamestown Airport
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...]
Stomp Out The Stigma 5K To Take Place Sept. 27 At Jamestown Airport
The Stomp Out The Stigma 5K will take place this Saturday at the Jamestown Airport. This first-of-its-kind event to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention will feature a run/walk that takes place directly on the runway of the … [Read more...]
John Machemer Appointed To Lead Dunkirk, Jamestown Airports
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has appointed aviation veteran John Machemer to lead airport operations as Deputy Director of Public Facilities – Airports. Machemer will oversee the management and strategic direction of both the Jamestown … [Read more...]
NTSB Releases Cause Of June 2023 Airplane Crash Near Jamestown Airport
The National Transportation Safety Board has released the probable cause of a fatal airplane crash on June 6, 2023 near the Jamestown Airport. The NTSB report said “The pilots’ failure to maintain airplane control following an anomalous engine … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Shares Plans To Explore Nuclear Energy, Get Commercial Air Service Back To Jamestown, Open Homeless Shelter
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel focused on goals to boost local economic development, enhance infrastructure, and promote sustainable county growth in his annual State of the County. Wendel called these goals part of his “Grow CHQ” … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – January 23, 2025
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to discuss the State Budget and State of the State; the Jamestown Airport, immigration, and more. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes Resolution Aimed At Restoring Commercial Air Service to Jamestown Airport
The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed a resolution looking to restore commercial air service at the Jamestown Airport. The resolution, which was passed unanimously, comes on the heels of an Air Service Recovery Plan that was presented to … [Read more...]
New Legislative Leaders Announced at County Legislature Reorg Meeting
New legislative leaders were announced during the Chautauqua County Legislature's reorganizational meeting Thursday night. Legislator Jamie Gustafson has been named by Republicans as the Majority Leader of the County Legislature with Legislator … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – December 19 and 26, 2024
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the results of the Jamestown Airport Market Study, possible plans to move county offices to the Chautauqua Mall and more. … [Read more...]
