SOUTH DAYTON -- A Pine Valley Central School teacher has been charged with allegedly engaging in sexual contact with a juvenile. On Dec. 3, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from the Pine Valley School District regarding a teacher employed at their school. The ...

Two University Police at the State University of New York at Fredonia have been named recipients of a system award for Professional Service. State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. recently announced the recipients of the 2025 University Police Awards, the highest recognition ...

A Lakewood business has had its tobacco license permanently revoked. During the recent Chautauqua County Board of Health meeting, Jessica Wurstle, Director of Environmental Health Services, said Clouds Smokes and Vapors, located at 361 E. Fairmount Ave., previously had its tobacco license ...

Abby Carlberg, a 10-year member of Chautauqua County 4-H, was one of only ten statewide candidates to be accepted into the New York State 4-H Youth Livestock Ambassador Program. This program is designed to introduce participants to the many career paths available in livestock, from animal ...

Former Dunkirk resident — and frequent visitor — Mary Asher of Lauderhill, Fla., shows Western New Yorkers what the holiday season looks like in warmer weather. Her home is decked out for Christmas — without the snow.

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 ensure ...