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UPDATE: LOCATED | November 6, 2026
New York State Police marked David Farnham, 39, of Machias, as located in an update dated November 6, 2026.
This story has been updated to reflect the NYSP notice. The earlier public appeal is no longer current.
Police had sought the public’s help after reporting that Farnham was last seen October 5, 2026, on State Route 16 in the town of Yorkshire, Cattaraugus County.
Portville captured another Section VI Class C championship on Thursday by defeating Randolph in the final at McElrath Gymnasium. The defending state champions entered the match having won 12 consecutive Section VI titles and adjusted to the Randolph challenge to secure another crown.
Ellicottville rallied past Cassadaga Valley on Thursday, November 5, 2026, to capture the Section VI Class D girls volleyball championship crown. The sectional title marks a major postseason achievement for the program following last year's championship run.