WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about his State of the County, including how some county departments are being restructured. … [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...]
County Legislature Creates New Management Positions, Accepts $2M Lead Hazard Control Grant
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved creating two new management positions at its voting session. Two local laws amended the Management Salary Plan to create a Deputy Director of Community Mental Hygiene Services and a Director of … [Read more...]
Shannon Barnhart Appointed Manager of Chautauqua County Airports
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced the appointment of Shannon Barnhart as the new Manager of Airports for Chautauqua County. Barnhart replaces former director Ron Almeter. Wendel discussed his efforts to hire a full-time … [Read more...]
County Legislature To Vote to Create Two Management Positions, Wendel to Deliver State of the County Address
The Chautauqua County Legislature will consider creating two new management positions at its monthly voting session. Two local laws to amend the Management Salary Plan would create a Deputy Director of Community Mental Hygiene Services and a … [Read more...]
Gerace Office Building to Reopen Tuesday Following Closure Due to Electrical Malfunction
The Gerace Office Building in Mayville will reopen today after an electrical malfunction caused it to close last Thursday and Friday. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said county staff worked to remedy the situation over the weekend and the … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Welcomes End to Mask Mandate
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel released a statement welcoming and supporting Governor Kathy Hochul's decision on masking. He said the county will not implement a local masking mandate going forward. Employees and visitors who enter … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care Cuts Ribbon on Star Hospice House
Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care celebrated the completion of Star Hospice House at a ribbon cutting February 8. This is Chautauqua County's first dedicated hospice facility. It will serve as many as 200 patients per year. The facility … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – January 27, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the current surge in COVID-19 cases and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – December 30, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley reflected on 2021 with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel as well as talked about what's next in 2022. … [Read more...]
