Researching Family History Using Chautauqua County Records

By Norman Carlson, Chautauqua County Historian

By Norman Carlson, Chautauqua County Historian

(Welch’s Building Rendering, Westfield, NY)

MAYVILLE, NY – As families face uncertainty over November SNAP benefits during the ongoing federal government shutdown, Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel is highlighting the importance of community support for local food pantries, soup kit
MAYVILLE, N.Y. — The Town of Ripley announced today that the water conservation order issued for Water District customers on October 10, 2025 has been lifted.
Town Officials and water operators have confirmed that the reservoir has returned to near normal levels for this time of year, and the creek that flows into the reservoir is no longer dry. Therefore, it is no longer necessary to conserve water.

(Deborah Makowski, Chautauqua County Director of Human Resources, recently recognized by NYSAPCSO for her leadership and dedication to public service.)

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. -- A recently released report is reaffirming the position by local leaders that a number of outside factors are inhibiting economic development across New York State, including Chautauqua County.
(From left to right: Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, United Way of Chautauqua County Executive Director Amy Rohler, and 2025 United Way Campaign Co-Chair Andy Goodell gather in Mayville to kick off this year