The Chautauqua County Legislature is still in deliberations over the 2027 budget, but we were able to get some insight into what they’re considering from Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel. We also talked with him about work at the Jamestown … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – September 24, 2026
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley discusses the tentative 2027 County Budget with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel. … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel’s Proposed 2027 Budget Cuts Tax Rate To Lowest Point Since 1975
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has proposed in his 2027 Executive Budget to cut the tax rate by 85-cents, for the County’s lowest tax rate since 1975. The proposed $330 million budget would reduce the tax rate from $6.17 per $1,000 of … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel To Present Proposed 2027 Executive Budget Tonight
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel will present his 2027 Tentative Executive Budget tonight at the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting. Wendel will outline his proposed spending plan at 6:30 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers located in the … [Read more...]
Championship Night For Battle Of The Badges Set For Thursday
The Championship Night of the Battle of the Badges: The Ladle Showdown will take place this Thursday. St. Susan Center has been hosting the multi-round cooking competition with the final round taking place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, … [Read more...]
County Office Of Probation Earns State Recognition
The Chautauqua County Office of Probation has earned state recognition after achieving a 99% DNA collection rate among individuals sentenced to probation supervision during calendar year 2025. The office received a Certificate of Commendation from … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – September 10, 2026
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel joins us to discuss the first case of measles in the county in 30 years as well as housing initiatives, economic development news, and more. … [Read more...]
County Invites Public To Join In Annual 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony
County officials and community leaders are inviting the public to join in the County’s Annual 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony this Friday. The ceremony will be held at noon, Friday, September 11, on the front steps of the Chautauqua County Courthouse at … [Read more...]
Phase 2 Of Westside Sewer Extension Completed
Phase 2 of the Westside Sewer Extension along Chautauqua Lake has been completed. South & Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District leaders gathered Thursday to celebrate the project completion. The project, which began in 2024, extends public … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Employee Arrested For Stealing Welfare Benefits
A Chautauqua County employee has been indicted by a Grand Jury for stealing welfare funds. A Chautauqua County Grand Jury indicted 38-year old Amber Tibbetts of Jamestown with six counts of 1st Degree Tampering with Public Records, four counts of … [Read more...]
