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Five Cattaraugus County residents have been charged after they allegedly sold crack cocaine several times to a minor back in January and February. The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office says the first arrest took place on June 12th, when 45-year-old Naomi Lindgren of Perrysburg was taken into custody for two counts each of 3rd-degree criminal possession and sale of a controlled substance and one count of endangering the welfare of a child. 26-year-old Vincent Thompson of Perrysburg was arrested two days later on three counts of 3rd-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, one count of 3rd-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and one of endangering the welfare of a child endangerment. Later that same day, deputies arrested 36-year-old Carolyn Kettle of Perrysburg on five counts of 3rd-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child. 31-year-old Donielle Storey of Salamanca was arrested on June 13th and charged with five counts of 3rd-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, three counts of 3rd-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and one count of endangering the welfare of a child. The fifth arrest occurred on July 8th, when 32-year-old Heather Chase of Olean was charged with three counts of 3rd-degree criminal possession and sale, one count of 3rd-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and one count of endangering the welfare of a child. All five defendants were sent to the Cattaraugus County Jail pending further court action.

A Cattaraugus County woman has been arrested on a federal charge after she allegedly stole multiple gift cards from the mail. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced Friday that 45-year-old Melissa Olson of Randolph has been charged with theft of mail by officer or employee. The probe began after the U.S....

Chicago-based investors are working with four Southern Tier counties on a series of wind turbine developments whose final price tag could top $1 billion - with the largest percentage to be spent in Cattaraugus County. Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC, the development team behind the project, has proposed to build 83...

CATTARAUGUS COUNTY, N.Y. — The Erie County Sheriff's Office is looking for the community's help in locating 16-year-old Brianna Hogue. Brianna was reported as missing on July 17 from Cattaraugus County and is believed to be with a female companion. She was last seen wearing a white tank top, grey sweatpants, and white sneakers.

A global technology outage had major impacts on Friday, disrupting flights, banks, hospitals and media outlets. The Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage was caused by a faulty software update.

LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Center, closed Tuesday afternoon due to a water leak, is expected to reopen on Monday morning. Just before 2 p.m. Tuesday, people who work in the County Center on Court Street began to notice water seeping out onto the floor from the third floor to the basement.

(WNY News Now) – Little Valley – The Cattaraugus County Center Building in Little Valley will remain closed this week due to a water line break. The Cattaraugus County Center Building in Little Valley has been temporarily closed for the remainder of the week to undergo repairs following a significant water line break yesterday. According to county officials, the building is expected to reopen on Monday, July 22, 2024.

DUKE CENTER, Pa. — Four graduates from Otto-Eldred High School have recently received scholarships awarded by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. Katelyn Rhinehart received the Albert A. Bennett Jr. Family Scholarship for $1,000. Rhinehart will attend St. Bonaventure University to study childhood education. Sue Bennett established the scholarship in...

Known for its advocacy of creativity across the region, the Tri-County Arts Council will honor artists, arts organizations and arts supporters from Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties at the annual Celebration of the Arts event. Winners will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at the Palmer Opera House,...

LITTLE VALLEY, NY — The Cattaraugus County Center was closed to the public Thursday and will be closed again Friday while a water line break is repaired. According to a notice on the county website, the center will reopen Monday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Some services will be available at other county offices: All New York State Department of Motor Vehicles related services will be handled in the DMV Offices in Olean and Delevan. County Treasurer-related services will be available at the county building in Olean. Download the TAPinto App! Click here for Android. Click here for iOS.  Get Greater Olean area news in your inbox: Click here to sign up for our newsletter.  For more local news, visit TAPinto.net

(WNY News Now) – Cattaraugus County – Veterans in Cattaraugus County can now access crucial VA benefit information closer to home as the Director of Veterans Services expands availability. The Director of Cattaraugus County Veterans Services has announced expanded outreach to better serve local veterans and their families....

Five people were arrested in a countywide drug bust that involved selling cocaine to a minor. Deputies of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31-year-old Donielle Story of Salamanca, 32-year-old Heather Chase of Olean and 45-year-old Naomi Lindgren, 26-year-old Vincent Thompson and 36-year-old Carolyn Kettle of Perrysburg. Every suspect...

ELLICOTTVILLE — An application for tax benefits for the proposed $618.8 million Alle-Catt Wind Farm under consideration by the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency appears to have a take it or leave it provision. Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC, a subsidiary of Invenergy, the Chicago-based alternative energy giant that first...

OLEAN — The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office reported Thursday that an investigation had resulted in the arrests of five people for allegedly selling drugs to a minor. According to deputies, the five individuals allegedly sold crack cocaine to a minor on multiple dates, times and locations from January through February of this year.

MACHIAS – The Cattaraugus County Museum and Research Library will host a bonus Summer at the Stone House program at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 18. The topic will be the life of Art Dedrick, the jazz musician and music educator who co-founded Kendor Music in Delevan in 1954. The...

Steve E. McCord, director of Cattaraugus County Veterans Services, will be available to discuss Veterans Affairs benefit laws, the healthcare system or other concerns or questions veterans and their families may have. He will be available in:. • Gowanda, American Legion Post, 1:30-4 p.m., Aug. 7. • Little Valley, VFW...