A missing Frewsburg teenager has been located. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that 14-year old Mhyah Goon was found safe on Monday, December 15. She had been reported as missing December 8 after having been last seen November 16 … [Read more...]
County Sheriff’s Office Reminds Snowmobilers That Trails Are Closed Until Jan. 2
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Navigation Division is reminding all snowmobile operators that trails cannot officially open until January 2, 2026. With anticipation of the trails opening, the Sheriff’s Office is reminding riders to ensure … [Read more...]
Pine Valley Central School Teacher Charged With Sexual Abuse
A Pine Valley Central School District teacher has been charged with sexual abuse. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said they received a complaint on December 3 from the school district about a teacher employed at their school The … [Read more...]
Sinclairville Man Charged In Animal Cruelty Case
A Sinclairville man has been charged with 19 counts of animal cruelty. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said deputies and the Chautauqua County Humane Society responded the morning of December 3 to an address on Edson Road in the town of … [Read more...]
14 Year Old Frewsburg Girl Reported Missing
A 14-year old girl from Frewsburg has been reported as missing. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a missing female juvenile named Mhyah Goon. Goon was last seen around 9:00 PM, Sunday, November 16 walking on … [Read more...]
Westfield Man Arrested For Possession, Promotion Of Child Sexual Abuse Materials
A Westfield man has been arrested for possession and promotion of child sexual abuse materials. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation in March 2025 into the promotion of possession of internet based child sexual abuse … [Read more...]
North Harmony Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Eight Dogs Die Of Poisoning
A North Harmony man has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly poisoning ten dogs with eight of them dying. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that Deputies and the Chautauqua County Humane Society responded to a property on … [Read more...]
Proposed 2026 County Budget Totals $309.7 Million, Reduces Taxes By 54 Cents
The proposed 2026 budget for Chautauqua County totals $309.7 million and would reduce taxes by 54-cents. County Executive PJ Wendel said one of the biggest challenges in developing the budget continues to be unfunded state mandates, which will … [Read more...]
Sinclairville Woman Arrested In Shooting
A Sinclairville woman has been arrested after allegedly shooting another person, causing non-life threatening injuries. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police responded to a house on Old Chautauqua Road in the town of … [Read more...]
County Legislature Unanimously Approves Three Union Contracts
Three county union contracts have received approval by the Chautauqua County Legislature. The contracts for DSACC, CCSSA, and CSEA Unit 6322 are for January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029. The DSACC contract includes wage increases of 4% for … [Read more...]
