(Updated 1/29/2026) Heritage Village Nursing Facility in the town of Gerry is closing Heritage announced the “strategic closure” of its Heritage Village skilled nursing community, citing ongoing financial and operational challenges facing the … [Read more...]
County Officials Mourn The Passing Of Larry Barmore
Chautauqua County Government officials are mourning the passing of former Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore. Barmore died January 3 at the age of 74, surrounded by family. County Executive PJ Wendel said, “Larry Barmore was the definition … [Read more...]
County Government Reduction Initiative To Help Local Municipalities Save Money
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel hosted a virtual meeting Tuesday with elected officials across Chautauqua County to provide an update on the County's Government Reduction Initiative (GRI). The initiative is scheduled to launch during the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – November 20-27, 2025
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses his plans for his next term in office, including discussions on municipal mergers. … [Read more...]
County Legislators To Consider Ways To Help With Food Insecurity While SNAP Benefits Delayed
Chautauqua County Legislators will look at ways to help people with food insecurity as a federal government shutdown has SNAP benefits delayed. The Legislature held an emergency meeting Wednesday night to discuss uncertainties with Supplemental … [Read more...]
Democrats In Jamestown Have Big Election Night
It was a big night for Democrats in the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown City Council will have a Democratic majority of 5 to 4 for the first time since 2019. Ward 3 Democratic incumbent Regina Brackman defeated Republican challenger Seth … [Read more...]
County Executive, County Clerk, City Races On Election Day Ballot
Today is Election Day. Chautauqua County has three County-wide races this year. For County Executive, Republican incumbent PJ Wendel is seeking a second full term against Democrat Thomas Carle. Whoever wins will only have a three-year term as … [Read more...]
County Legislature To Hold Emergency Meeting To Discuss SNAP, HEAP
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss SNAP and HEAP benefits. Chairman Pierre Chagnon called for the meeting will take place 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 5. County Executive PJ Wendel, the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive Debate – October 23, 2025
WRFA, joined by media partners the Post-Journal and Media One Group, held a debate for the candidates for Chautauqua County Executive on October 16, 2025. … [Read more...]
WRFA To Host County Executive Debate Oct. 16
WRFA, along with media partners, the Jamestown Post-Journal and Media One Group, will host a Chautauqua County Executive candidates debate this Thursday, October 16. The debate will feature incumbent Republican candidate PJ Wendel and Democratic … [Read more...]
