The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy celebrated a ribbon cutting at its new location in the village of Lakewood Friday. The organization recently celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2020. CWC Board President Becky Nystrom said the new location is more … [Read more...]
Local Officials Honor Police in Peace Officer Memorial Day and Police Week Ceremony
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, and Jamestown Police Chaplin Benjamin Gerring laid a wreath at the Police Officer Memorial as officers stood at attention for "Peace Officer Memorial Day" and "Police Week" on … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – May 13, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with County Executive PJ Wendel about the new Chautauqua Lake MOU, a new Food System Map, updates on the Mental Hygiene Department, and more. … [Read more...]
County Officials Unveil Chautauqua Lake Memorandum of Understanding
County Executive PJ Wendel was joined by County staff to unveil a Chautauqua Lake Memorandum of Understanding Wednesday night. The M-O-U follows the 2019 Chautauqua Lake Memorandum of Agreement, which ended April 30th. Wendel said most would agree … [Read more...]
JCC Celebrates Arbor Day with Tree Planting
Jamestown Community College celebrated Arbor Day with a tree planting event on its campus Friday. JCC Vice President of Student Affairs Kirk Young read a proclamation as part of the college's celebration, "I do hereby proclaim April 30, 2021 as … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel – April 29, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with County Executive PJ Wendel about various developments in guidelines when it comes to COVID-19, the future of the Jamestown Airport and some news about Chautauqua Lake. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County to Unveil MOU for Chautauqua Lake
Chautauqua County will unveil a new Memorandum of Understanding regarding the future of Chautauqua Lake next Wednesday, May 5th. County Executive PJ Wendel said, while appearing on WRFA's Community Matters, it's going to be an organic approach to the … [Read more...]
Census News Raises Concerns for State Senator Borrello, County Executive Wendel
The United States Census Bureau data shows New York State will lose one Congressional seat and State Senator George Borrello says this is not good news. Borrello blames the policies seen over last decade, "The high taxation, the over-regulation … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: April 15, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID-19, as well as discussing County Road and Bridge Work projects, and how the new State Budget affects Chautauqua County. … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Says Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Can Be Controlled
County Executive PJ Wendel said there is a slight uptick in positive cases of COVID and in hospitalizations in Chautauqua County over the last week. Wendel said they're not sure if it's attributed to Easter-related travel at this time, but says … [Read more...]
