Kathleen Ann “Kathy ” Crist, 74, Hornell
Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Crist passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday, December 22, 2025 at the age of 74. A resident of Hornell, Kathy was born on July […]
Month: January 2026
Column: The final Bills game at Highmark Stadium comes full circle for a writer when it comes to family and friends
A column by JOHN ANDERSON, Josh Allen photo by Bill Wippert/Buffalo Bills In 1992, I was unemployed, just out of college, recently married, moved from Rochester to the Southern Tier […]
Jones Memorial Auxiliary played Santa at Manor Hills over the holidays
Pictured: Lilac Twig member Bob Sterm with twig friends Jenny and Cory From the Lilac Twig, Members, and friends, of JMH’s Lilac Twig came together to bring holiday cheer to […]
Allegany County Area Foundation Announces Recent Grants
Seven important community group efforts approved for funding From the ACAF, The Allegany County Area Foundation Grant Committee meets every two months to review applications and consider how it may […]
Candidate for Congress Aaron Gies reacts to military action, Maduro arrest
“We must not ask another generation to fight wars driven by political convenience.” From Aaron Gies for NY-23, AaronforNY23.com Aaron Gies, a Democratic candidate for Congress in NY District 23, […]
COLUMN: The Rest of the Jeff Andreano Story: Just Drop the Charges
Observations from Olean High School Principal Arrest on December 12 An OPINON by Eric M. Firkel, OleanStar.com, pictured is Olean High School On December 12, Jeff Andreano was charged with […]
Statement from Congressman Nick Langworthy on the United States’ Capture of Venezuelan Narco Terrorist Nicolás Maduro
From the Office of Congressman Langworthy, “Early this morning, American servicemembers carried out a decisive operation with far-reaching implications for our hemisphere. The capture of Nicolás Maduro marks an important […]
Green’s 27 points leads Wellsville basketball over Bath; Andover/Whitesville downs Avoca-Prattsburgh behind Vance, Joyce
(Photo: Nicolas Germain-Tardeau throws down a dunk during the Wellsville win over Haverling Friday night in Bath, Ella Green photo) After a slow start to the season, the best team […]
Pollock: Does Bills coach Sean McDermott choose team health or better seeding?
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist There are certain rules — albeit unwritten — when betting on pro football games and two of them never change. They’re tied […]
Exploring the Western NY Wilds: The joy of keeping an annual list of birds
The 123 birds counted in 2025 all provided joy and insight By Bob Confer, follow Exploring the Western NY Wilds on Facebook Birdwatchers are, in some way, listers. Most keep […]
Allegany County forms 2026 government
See legislative committee assignments, legislator contacts By Andrew Harris, Perhaps the greatest power that comes with the role of Chairman of the Allegany County Legislature is to decide the composition […]
Lady Lions Roll Past Naples, 94–15
30 point game for #3 Caelyn Stevens !! From Staff Reports, photos by Ella Green The Wellsville Lady Lions varsity girls basketball team delivered a dominant performance Saturday evening, overwhelming the Naples Big […]
Thank You Madam Treasurer: Terri Ross ends over four decades of service to Allegany County
A look back at the accomplishments of the first woman and longest sitting Treasurer in county history By Andrew Harris Terri joined Allegany County’s team in 1983 as an entry […]
Pauline Swort Fairman, formerly of Whitesville
Pauline Swort Fairman, 96, of Cape Coral, FL, formerly a resident of DuBois, PA until 2011, passed away on December 28,2025. Pauline was born in Whitesville, NY on September 14, […]
Giant Food Mart weekly $avings start today, valid through Thursday January 8
GiantFoodMart.com has coupons, dinner ideas, and job applications “Box Tops” are back!! Collect to help your school earn cash!! Follow Giant Food Mart on Facebook for the latest!