As we welcome one representative in Congress, we say goodbye to another. Congressman Brian Higgins - the Democrat from South Buffalo who’s represented Chautauqua County since winning election in 2004 - took time out Thursday to thank the residents of … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Announces New Airport Manager
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities Director George Spanos is announcing the appointment of Sam Arcadipane Jr. as Manager of Airports and Parks. The new appointment will become effective on November 29, 2012. Aradipane … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Higgins Announces Funding for Jamestown Airport
WASHINGTON - Congressman Brian Higgins announced Chautauqua County’s Jamestown Airport has been awarded $199,131 in federal funding through the United States Department of Transportation. In a prepared statement, Higgins said the funds will be used … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Airport Restaurant to See Lower Rent Payment
The Runway 7 Restaurant at the Chautauqua County Airport will be paying less to use space in the facility. During last night’s Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers approved reducing the restaurants rent to $200 a month instead of the $600 … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Considers Tax Exemptions for First-Time Homebuyers
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature’s Audit and Control Committee will be meeting this morning to discuss several issues, including a local law that would benefit first-time homebuyers. The Local law - which was already reviewed by the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Airport Restaurant Seeks Rent Adjustment
MAYVILLE - A restaurant that is operating at the Chautauqua County airport is looking to get its rent reduced. The Chautauqua County Legislature's Public and Facilities committee will be meeting next Monday (Aug. 13) and among the items to be … [Read more...]
Airport Task Force, Mandate Relief Highlight Today’s Committee Agendas in Mayville
MAYVILLE - It’s committee week for the Chautauqua County Legislature, with two committees meeting later today in Mayville. The Public Facilities Committee will meet at 4 p.m. in the Gerace Office Building and will review several pieces of … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Feb. 13, 2012
GERRY WOMAN CHARGED WITH CHILD ENDANGERMENT JAMESTOWN - A Gerry woman has been charged with child endangerment after she left her infant in an unattended vehicle while it was running. Jamestown police say they came upon a vehicle that was running and … [Read more...]
WRFA NEWS – Oct. 19, 2011
COUNTY LAWMAKERS DISCUSS FUTURE OF AIRPORTS MAYVILLE - Some county lawmakers say it may be time for the county to consider privatizing its the two airports. Today’s Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the legislature's Public Facilities … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Aug. 25, 2011
COUNTY LEGISLATURE APPROVES SALE OF NORTH HARMONY PROPERTY MAYVILLE - A piece of property owned by the county has been approved for sale to the Ashville Fire District for $85,000. The action was taken last night during the monthly meeting of the … [Read more...]
