Allegany County Declares State of Emergency
Widespread Flooding, hazardous travel, and multiple road closures exist From Allegany County, Effective March 31, 2026, at 9:30 p.m., W. Brooke Harris, Chairman of the Board of Legislators, declared a […]
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Allegany County travel advisory, use extreme caution for “next several days”
NEVER DRIVE THROUGH A FLOODED ROADWAY From the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office, photo from Canaseraga NY by Wendy O’Donnell WEATHER STATEMENT / TRAVEL ADVISORY Heavy rain is causing widespread flooding, […]
Storm whacks northern Allegany and Steuben Counties, Rt. 21 north of Hornell is CLOSED
UPDATES: Travel Advisory in place. Flash flooding reported to be widespread, Houghton under water Photo from Loon Lake Road/Rt. 121 by Drew Golden Houghton/Caneadea- Shongo Valley Road Bridge has been […]
Olean students visit Washington DC and meet up with Congressman Langworthy on Capitol Hill
From Congressman Nick Langworthy, It was my honor to spend time with the 8th grade students from Olean Middle School during their visit to Washington. I love it when students […]
Small and Large School Championships Decided in Academic All-Stars Competition
Canisteo-Greenwood and Alfred-Almond will reign as champions! A-A’s Steve Donlon honored, celebrates 9th championship From the Academic All-Stars, STEUBEN COUNTY- A large, enthusiastic crowd was on hand at Bath Haverling Central School Monday […]
No Kings 3.0 in Hornell NY draws hundreds to peaceful protest
Congressional candidates attend Union Square Park rally From Patty MacEwan, photos by Joshua Johnston, 250 people braved the 20 degree temps on Saturday March 28 to express their love of […]
Whitesville Rural Cemetery preservation fund needs support, Harris will match funds donated by May 25
Help in keeping our local cemetery “alive” From Jan Bierman Talbett, Cemetery Treasurer, photo from Wreaths Across America in Whitesville As some of you may know, Elton Harris has graciously […]
Over 70,000 gallons of sewage released into Genesee River in Wellsville
Overnight power “flicker” blamed for seven hours of unchecked outflow By Andrew Harris Village of Wellsville Department of Public Works issued a notice this morning after finding that a major […]
NY Focus: Child Care Voucher Applications Are Closed in 35 New York Counties and NYC
Allegany, Cattaraugus are closed, Steuben is still open That number is up from 21 last July. New York City’s waitlist alone has surged to over 17,000 — a tenfold increase […]
Wilma E. Myers, 91, Friendship
Wilma E. Myers, 91, passed away on Friday (March 27, 2026) at home among family. Wilma was born on March 21, 1935 in Wellsville. She was the daughter of Clark […]
Wellsville Lions donate big to Veterans Park restoration
“We Serve” isn’t just a motto!! From the Wellsville Lions Club Charities, Follow them on Facebook Today The Wellsville Lions Club Civic Improvement Committee presented a check for $500 to […]
Willis Shutt appointed as acting Town of Wellsville Highway Superintendent
Special town meeting to address immediate needs set for April 1st Shutt replaces Brian Smith who retired after 34 years of service By Andrew Harris Longtime Wellsville town highway crew […]
O’Mara: Another state budget holdup ignoring key discussions
NYS will go an additional $10 billion in debt this year, budget will be late A weekly COLUMN from NYS Senator Tom O’Mara, Before leaving the Capitol late last week, […]
Accreditation Milestones for Allegany County E-911 Dispatch and Corrections Division
NYS Sheriff’s Association presented plaques to Sheriff Cicirello and team From the ACSO, Sheriff Scott A. Cicirello proudly accepted plaques recognizing the Accreditation of the Allegany County E‑911 Dispatch Center […]
Larry R. Sell, 82, Hornell
Larry R. Sell – 82 – of Hornell died late Friday evening (March 27, 2026) at his home, following a brief illness. Born in Allentown, Pa on January 28, 1944, […]