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Cassadaga Teacher Mistaken For Alleged Animal Abuser

Local News

SINCLAIRVILLE – A man was charged last week with 19 felonies for alleged cruelty toward 15 dogs and four puppies that he possessed. Since then, a neighbor of the alleged abuser has found himself in a sticky situation, with many in the area mistaking the neighbor for the alleged abuser. Not ...

Area Police Reports

Police Reports

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — Jaxon V. McCloskey, 18, of the town of Portland, was charged Dec. 7 with failure to keep right, driving while intoxicated, and DWI per se. According to officials, at about 4:16 a.m. deputies responded to Pullman Road in the Village of Brocton for a ...

Ohio woman sentenced to probation in missing child case

Community

An Ohio woman has been sentenced to probation after a missing girl from Sheffield was later found in Ohio earlier this year. Briana Cole, 33, of Toledo, Ohio, was sentenced by Judge Maureen Skerda in the Court of Common Pleas to a maximum of five years of probation after pleading guilty to a ...

Sheriff’s Department issues reminder on snowmobiling

Community

The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Navigation Division is reminding all snowmobile operators that trails cannot officially open until Jan. 2. Weather and trail conditions may affect this date. With anticipation of the trails opening, the department would like to remind riders to ...

Pine Valley Releases Honor, Merit Rolls

Community

SOUTH DAYTON - Pine Valley Central School officials recently released the school’s honor and merit rolls for the first quarter of the 2025-26 school year. They are: HONOR ROLL 12th Grade: Alaina Banach, Jacob Banach, Aiden Bell, Rayne Bruyer, Brooke Dustin-McCoy, Madalynn Hill, Owen ...

Peggy Is Humane Society Pet Of Week

Community

Peggy is a 1-year-old long-haired sweetheart with the softest coat you’ll ever feel. She’s incredibly affectionate and loves being the center of attention, enjoying cuddles and pets at every opportunity. Playful and charming, Peggy would thrive in a loving home where she can be adored and ...