Jones Memorial Hospital to hold vaccine clinics this month
Jones Memorial Hospital is offering a free vaccine and booster clinic from noon to 5 pm on January 13, 20, and 27. All three vaccines available. Please call (585) 596-4119 […]
Month: January 2022
Rought, Black, Hadfield lead Wellsville wrestlers to 54-19 win (video and story)
By JOHN ANDERSON There were two matches decided by two points, three last-minute pins and more excitement as the Wellsville Lions wrestling team defeated Avoca-Prattsburgh, 54-19 Tuesday night. With several […]
Michelle’s Milestone: Alvord earns 200th career win as Wellsville downs C-G
By JOHN ANDERSON In 1995, Michelle Alvord was a Keuka College graduate looking to coach girls’ basketball. The late Denny Amore, a Hall of Fame coach at Friendship, took a […]
Local pandemic response is not improving
Local government, healthcare leadership, and everyday citizens continue to disappoint as pandemic peaks By Andrew Harris Forgive the critical nature of this editorial, it is the opinion of one person, […]
Philip A. “Sam” Wood, 69, Scio
Philip A. “Sam” Wood, 69, formerly of the Fish Road, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center. He was born August 11, 1952 in […]
On this day in 1946, Wellsville’s WWII veterans kept minor league baseball alive
By JOHN ANDERSON When World War II ended, it looked like the end of the Wellsville Yankees PONY League franchise as well. The locally owned club had financial problems and […]
Ronald P. Conley, 47, Scio
Ronald P. Conley, 47, of Snowball Hollow Road, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born in Hornell on January 21, 1974 the son […]
Allegany County Covid-19 infections skyrocket
On Sunday January 9th the Allegany County Department of Health reported a 55.5% infection rate On par with the rest of New York State, and much of the nation, the […]
Mark your calendars: What to expect from WNY’s nighttime skies in 2022
By Bob Confer If you live in rural Western New York you’re probably a backyard astronomer of sorts. You might find yourself outdoors on a clear night marveling at the […]
David H. Garwood’s nephew, also a combat veteran, reflects on war and faith
Contribution by Aaron Swaney, photo by Devon Reagan My name is Aaron and I’m married to Dave Garwood’s niece Abby. I never experienced war in the way Dave did, but […]
Michael “Kevin” Young, 63, Belmont
Michael “Kevin” Young, 63, of Milton Street, passed away on January 9, 2022 at Absolute Care in Houghton. He was born in Wellsville, on July 2, 1958 the son of […]
Two residents taken to hospital, six pets die in Willing fire (video and story)
By JOHN ANDERSON Five adults are without a place to live after a fire gutted a home at the corner of Hunt Road and County Road 29 Sunday night. Fire […]
The Allegany County Historical Society celebrates 5 year anniversary this week
Andover-based ACHS will be open this Friday and Saturday to celebrate and recruit volunteers Please do join us in our celebration of our 5th anniversary! Special hours 10 am to […]
Patricia Louise Elliott, 88, formerly of Ithaca and Alfred NY
Patricia Louise Elliott, age 88, formerly of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Highland Park rehabilitation in Wellsville, NY. Pat was born October 12, 1933 in […]
Wind energy meetings this week in Andover and Independence
By Andrew Harris This week, two southern Allegany towns will hold public meetings concerning local wind energy laws. The town of Andover will be meeting on Tuesday January 11th at […]