The first evidence of a seal in Cattaraugus County showed a circle with wording in 1819 for the surrogate court office, 11 years after the county was formed on March 11, 1808.

Since 1808, buildings in Cattaraugus County have featured this signature seal. More than 200 years later, it’s causing quite the controversy.

Who designed this county seal, Hugh Hefner? The official government symbol of upstate Cattaraugus County is prompting local lawmakers to call for a coverup — as they say its depiction of two … ...