This Week in Chautauqua County History: June 29 – July 5

(Seal of Chautauqua County displayed at the New York World's Fair 1939-1940.)
Research by Norman Carlson, Chautauqua County Historian

(Seal of Chautauqua County displayed at the New York World's Fair 1939-1940.)
Research by Norman Carlson, Chautauqua County Historian

Rachel Mesmer Ludwig, LCSW, has been nominated for the 2025 Social Worker of the Year Award by the NASW-NYS Western Division, recognizing her decades of leadership and dedication to youth mental health and community-based care in Chautauqua County.
JAMESTOWN, NY – A longtime food distribution company in Chautauqua County is making plans to relocate its operations.
MAYVILLE, NY – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, State Senator George Borrello, and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor today voiced their strong support for Governor Kathy Hochul’s directive to expand nuclear energy in New York State, including the construction of a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York.

(Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel is urging state and federal officials to investigate consistently high fuel prices in the region.