Meeder's Restaurant in Ripley has been added to New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. State Senator George Borrello recently presented the New York State Historic Business award to the restaurant. Established by legislation … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Presents State of the County
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel celebrated successes of 2023 while sharing goals for 2024 in his annual State of the County address. Wendel delivered his address at the monthly County Legislature meeting. He said the county is in a solid … [Read more...]
New County Legislators Sworn In, Jamestown Legislator Wilfong Named Majority Leader
Five new members and 14 returning members were swore into the Chautauqua County Legislature at its reorganizational meeting Tuesday. The City of Jamestown has two new representatives with Republican Phil Landy being sworn in to represent District … [Read more...]
CCIDA Board Approves Acquisition for Phase One of Shovel Ready Site in Ripley
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board has approved the first phase of acquiring property in the town of Ripley for a shovel ready site. IDA CEO Mark Geise said the four parcels of the site are across the street from the Love's … [Read more...]
NYS Approves Final Siting Permit for South Ripley Solar Project
A solar project has received its final siting permit to locate in the town of Ripley. The New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting issued a final siting permit for ConnectGen Chautauqua County LLC’s South Ripley Solar to develop, design, … [Read more...]
Two Girls Lost in the Woods Found Safe in Town of Ripley
Two girls who were missing in the town of Ripley have been found safe. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to the area of Johnson Road just after 6:00 p.m. Wednesday night on a report of a 7-year-old girl and 16-year old … [Read more...]
Missing Person in Boat Incident on Lake Erie Found
The body of the man who went missing after falling off a boat in Lake Erie two weeks ago has been found. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports 70-year old Fred Forsythe Jr. of Coudersport, Pennsylvania was discovered on Friday in the … [Read more...]
CCIDA Board Approves $88 Million in Incentives for Ripley Solar Project
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has approved incentives for ConnectGen Chautauqua County LLC’s South Ripley solar project. The 270 megawatt large-scale solar project will be located in South Ripley. The Project will include a … [Read more...]
$285,000 in Water Quality Grants Coming to Chautauqua County
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $23 million in grants to help improve water quality across New York State with $285,000 of that coming to Chautauqua County. The funding is part of the $750 million announced for Round XI of the Governor's … [Read more...]
