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...]
Suicide Prevention Alliance Announces Upcoming Launch Of Sudden Lost Care Team
The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County has announced the upcoming launch of the Sudden Loss Care Team. The team is a volunteer-based postvention program designed to provide immediate emotional support to families and individuals … [Read more...]
Ripley Woman’s Body Discovered After Fire In Westfield
A Ripley woman’s body was discovered during a fire investigation in the town of Westfield. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Investigation team were investigating a fire at a camper and small structure located at 7984 McKinley Road … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General Releases Body Cam Footage In Death Of Mina Man
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has released body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Mark Bemis. Bemis died on June 18, 2025 following an encounter with members of the … [Read more...]
Stolen Antique Buoys Returned To Lawson Center
A citizen tip has led to the recovery of antique metal mooring buoys stolen in 2016 from the outdoor display of the Lawson Boating Heritage Center in Bemus Point. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said mooring buoys are floating devices … [Read more...]
Person Suffers Serious Injuries In House Fire in Frewsburg
One person was seriously injured in a house fire in Frewsburg early Monday morning. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that Frewsburg Fire Department and several mutual aid departments responded just after 5:00 a.m. to a structure fire at … [Read more...]
