Press Releases
America 250 Takes Center Stage at 2026 Chautauqua County History Expo
MAYVILLE, NY — The Chautauqua County Historian’s Office is pleased to announce the Second An
Chautauqua County DMV Announces Promotions to Senior Motor Vehicles Representative
MAYVILLE, N.Y. – Greg Carlson, Chautauqua County Clerk, and DMV Administrator
Chautauqua County Secures $250,000 State Grant to Accelerate Housing Development and Strengthen Local Communities
MAYVILLE, N.Y.
Michael Burham Sentenced to 25 Years to Life | DA Press Conference
On March 2, 2026, Jason Schmidt, District Attorney of Chautauqua County, held a press conference following the sentencing of Michael Burham.
Paul M. Wendel Jr. Calls for Repeal of HALT Act After Assault at Lakeview Correctional Facility
MAYVILLE, NY – In response to the recent assault at Lakeview Correctional Facility, Paul M. Wendel Jr. issued the following statement:
City of Jamestown Awarded $1.7 Million to Strengthen Joint Lead Prevention Efforts
JAMESTOWN, NY – The City of Jamestown has been awarded $1,700,000 through the Leading in Lead Prevention Program administered by the Housing Trust Fund Corporation under New York State Homes & Community Renewal.
Wendel Advocates for Chautauqua County Priorities in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel joined nearly 2,000 county leaders from across the country for the 2026 Legislative Conference hosted by the National Association of Counties (NACo) February 21–24 in Washington, D.C.
Call for Presenters Announced for 2026 Hope & Healing Conference of WNY
FREDONIA, NY – This year “The Power of Story” Takes Center Stage, and the planning committee for the 2026 Hope & Healing Conference of Western New York is excited to announce a Call for Presenters for Day One (June 5, 2026) of this year’s conference, centered
STAR: School Tax Relief Made Simple
By Dana Corwin, Director, Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services