Join County Executive PJ Wendel as he tours the 4-H program at the Chautauqua County Fair. Wendel connects with Levi and Lucas Overend, who share their experiences and insights about the 4-H program.
This morning at 10:30 AM, the Chautauqua County Fair opens with a ceremonial “bang”, as officials fire off an antique cannon to kick off this week’s festivities.
Seal of Chautauqua County displayed at the New York World's Fair 1939-1940.
District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced Monday that Aubrey Baize, age 30, of Falconer, was sentenced today, July 15th, in Chautauqua County Court by Judge David W. Foley to an indeterminate state prison sentence of 4 to 12 years after being conviction by a Chautauqua County jury in April 25, 2024 Arson in the Third Degree, a class C felony. In July 2022, the defendant intentionally started a fire in Kennedy, located in the Town of Poland, that consumed two houses and damaged others nearby.
FALCONER, NY - In a significant boost to local infrastructure, Chautauqua County is set to receive substantial funding as part of the statewide BRIDGE NY initiative.
This program, aimed at rehabilitating and replacing local bridges and culverts, has allocated over $484 million to support 216 projects across 137 communities in New York State. Among these, key projects in Chautauqua County have been earmarked for a total of $5.784 million in funding.
(Severe storm damage on Prospect Road in Forestville, New York. Image by NYS DEC Police.)
MAYVILLE, NY – It is with profound sadness