“You’ll shoot yer eye out kid!”
“The Christmas Story” wins our latests poll by a wide margin By Andrew Harris For most households, the minute the door shuts on Thanksgiving the Christmas movie season begins. The […]
Month: December 2022
Christmas sale starts today at Giant Food Mart
Stock up for the big weekend!! Sale runs Sunday 12-18 through Saturday 12-24 GiantFoodMart.com is the place for more savings, great meal ideas, and jobs!! Check out all the special […]
2022 was a historic year for big trees in New York State
The states tallest tree fell in January and the biggest tree in NY was just discovered By Andrew Harris, photo of the new “biggest” tree in NY by Fred Breglia, […]
Lisa Harris, 58, Wellsville
Lisa Harris, 58, passed away in Wellsville on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). Lisa was born on October 15, 1964 in Manhattan. She graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of […]
Olean NY Fire Department reports
Chief Richardson details two recent structure fires in the city Structure Fire 430 York Street On Thursday December 15th, at 8:23 PM City of Olean Firefighters were alerted to a […]
Regional Police Reports
NYS Police tackle dangerous roads, Bolivar NY police nab suspected drug dealer Michael T. Baldwin Reports It was a long and busy day for New York State Police Thursday as […]
Wellsville Lions girls’ basketball downs Portville (photos) plus all the action from around the county
Dunbar, Adams establish all-balanced attack for Lions, using key 1st half to set tone in home opening win over Portville; C-R, Fri/Scio boys volleyball claim sweeping victories By CHRIS BROOKS, […]
NYS introduces “New York State Licensed Cannabis Dispensary” symbol
Verification tool and “Why Buy Legal,” campaign announced Unveiled Ahead of First Legal Adult-Use Sales, Verification Tool Informs Consumers That Dispensary is Licensed and Selling Tested, Safer Products Universal Symbol Used to Designate […]
John A. Riley, 72, Wellsville
John A. RILEY, 72, of Wellsville, NY, died peacefully Friday, December 9, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family. Born May 17, 1950, in Wellsville, he was the son of […]
Riley’s 20-point night leads undefeated Wellsville past Bath, 58-46
By CHRIS BROOKS, sports editor, Wellsvillesports.com BATH — After having rattled off four straight wins that saw two tournament championships come from it, a tough three-game stretch consisting of Bath-Haverling, […]
Exploring the Western NY Wilds: A snake for all seasons
By Bob Confer You might be thinking to yourself “here it is, the dead of winter, and Confer’s writing about snakes?” I am, because you never know when these limbless […]
Wellsville wrestling off to 8-0 start, win at Bolivar-Richburg and Arkport duals (photos and story)
B-R’s Buchholz records 100th career victory By CHRIS BROOKS, sports editor, wellsvillesports.com BOLIVAR — Although it has been nearly two weeks since the beginning of a brand new wrestling season, […]
Diocese of Buffalo Character Awards at Immaculate Conception School
By Sandy Rigas Developing character is an important part of an education at Immaculate Conception School of Allegany County. The Diocese of Buffalo has chosen 10 different character traits for […]
The Arc Allegany-Steuben Awarded $25,540 in Grants from NYSARC Trust Services
Grant will support recreation opportunities for people with disabilities in Allegany and Steuben Counties The Arc Allegany-Steuben, a not-for-profit organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Allegany and […]
The sales tax “glut” continues, 8.8% increase statewide
Allegany and Steuben counties both collect millions of additional dollars in 2022 Michael T. Baldwin Reports Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 8.8% in November compared […]