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Wendel Discusses Numerous Issues at County Executive Breakfast
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4/19/2024 12:37:35 PM
There are still plenty of challenges facing Chautauqua County, but county government is in a "solid position" to deal with them, especially financially. That from County Executive P.J. Wendel, who addressed several issues during the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce's annual County Executive Breakfast at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron on Friday. Wendel highlighted this week's announc...read more
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Traffic Stop Leads to Charges for Westfield Man with 29 License Suspensions
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Investigators Find Crack Cocaine in Early Morning Jamestown Raid
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NYS Unemployment Rate Down Slightly in March
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