The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Undersheriff Richard Telford has died. Undersheriff Telford passed with his family by his side. He served in the County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years. The Jamestown Post-Journal … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Opposes Amendments To Freshwater Wetlands Act
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel is opposing the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s proposed amendments to the Freshwater Wetlands Act. The amendments, which include a repeal and replacement of 6 NYCRR Part 664 on … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – August 29, 2024
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel joins us for his monthly interview to discuss a wide variety of topics from homelessness issues, the CHQ Transit Hub, the Jamestown Airport, and more. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Is Recognizing National Overdose Awareness Week
Chautauqua County is recognizing National Overdose Awareness Week. Local officials and the CHQ Together We Can Coalition gathered in Dunkirk Monday to raise awareness about overdose prevention and recovery services. Chautauqua County Department … [Read more...]
CCIDA Named Top Economic Development Agency in WNY
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has been named the top ranking economic development agency in Western New York for 2023. That’s according to Buffalo Business First, which provided a list of the region’s top economic development … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – July 25, 2024
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel gives an update on economic development news in the county, and more. … [Read more...]
UPDATE: EF-1 Tornado Damages Homes In Northern Chautauqua County
A tornado damaged several homes in northern Chautauqua County on Wednesday afternoon. County Executive PJ Wendel described the event in the Forestville area as “tornadic activity,” "There are some definite paths, some significant damage to homes. … [Read more...]
County Gov’t Recognizing Former Emergency Services Director
Chautauqua County Government is recognizing a former Emergency Services Director who has died. County Executive PJ Wendel said Charles L. Smith died on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He shared his condolences, saying, "It is with heavy hearts and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – June 27, 2024
We take a virtual news tour around the county with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to discuss all the latest that's happened during the month of June. … [Read more...]
Norman Carlson Appointed As New County Historian
Norman Carlson has been appointed as Chautauqua County's new Historian. Carlson's appointment by Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel fills a vacancy following the retirement of the former historian, Michelle Henry. He brings extensive … [Read more...]
