Press Releases

MAYVILLE, N.Y. – Winter weather is upon us and colder temperatures are predicted next week.  The Chautauqua County Health Department encourages residents to stay safe and offers tips to protect yourself in cold weather. 

MAYVILLE, NY -- Friday, January 12^th, Kevin Roldan Pantojas of Jamestown, New York, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison after being convicted of Manslaughter in the First Degree for his role in the shooting death of Jesus Batista Perez which occurred on August 19, 2022.

MAYVILLE, N.Y. – Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. has extended Emergency Order No. 1, first issued on May 18, 2023, and Emergency Order No. 2, first issued on September 29, 2023.

MAYVILLE, NY – District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced Wednesday that the defendant charged in the shooting death of Joseph Misciagno, which occurred in Sinclairville, New York on July 5, 2022, has pled guilty to felony manslaughter in the case.

Chautauqua County’s Director of Emergency Services & Fire Coordinator Noel M. Guttman will host a media briefing to provide an update on Tuesday’s wind storm at 2:30 p.m. (01/09/24).

Congressman Nick Langworthy, Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone and others share their expertise and experience in an open discussion on the HALT Fentanyl Act and ongoing Fentanyl crisis.

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