Steuben County rattlesnake hunter Harvey Ploof averaged 40 snakes per year
“Harvey Ploof got four more,” from Times reporter John Cotton in 1946 Thanks to Steve Cotton, great grandson of the author and relative of Ploof Harvey Ploof of Adrian is […]
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Mary Ellen Groves, 91, formerly of Wellsville
Mary Ellen Groves, 91, formerly of Wellsville, NY passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025 after a brief illness. Mary was born August 27th 1934 while her parents were on […]
Mabel Shirley Mong, 97, Wellsville
Mabel Shirley MONG, 97, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, January 23, 2026 in her daughter’s home surrounded by family. Born March 13, 1928, in Corning, she was the daughter of […]
Gloria J. Mack, 79, Wellsville
Gloria J. MACK, 79, of Wellsville, NY, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2026 in her home. Born February 26, 1946, in St. Marys, PA, […]
NY State Senator Tom O’Mara: Tune in to the state budget adoption process
Watch NYS hearings at www.omara.nysenate.gov A weekly COLUMN by NY State Senator Tom O’Mara, Budget adoption season is underway at the State Capitol, which means, first and foremost, that joint […]
Allegany County Court Attorney Dawn Wildrick Cole, Esq. announces candidacy for County Judge
Cole will seek to replace the retiring Honorable Judge Terrance Parker in the November 2026 election From Friends of Dawn, Dawn was raised in Cuba, and graduated from Cuba Central […]
Monster arrested by Bath NY Police after trying to sell his child for drugs
The child was not harmed and Deven Miller is held without bail From the Bath Police Department, On 01/09/2026 at approximately 6:22 PM, members of the Village of Bath Police […]
Frankly Speaking: Sheriff Allard updates on county legal battle, ICE in Steuben County
WATCH: BIG FOX’s Frank Acomb interview with Allard By Andrew Harris Sheriff Allard makes a regular appearance in the BIG FOX to talk with host Frank Acomb about his work […]
Governor Hochul declares State of Emergency ahead of major winter storm
Winter Storm Watch: Artic air arrives Friday night, major snowstorm expected overnight Saturday night From Governor Kathy Hochul and the National Weather Service New Yorkers are used to winter weather, […]
Why the support for a man so many wanted fired? Because Sean McDermott was one of us
A column by JOHN ANDERSON It’s 10 a.m. on a cold March morning. You’ve been up since 5 a.m. and on the road to a high school with a large […]
Estate Jewelry Auction is now open for bidding thru January 29
PREVIEW GALLERY: Watches, diamond jewelry, sterling silver, and 14 karat gold items From the Wellsville Auction House, GO TO THE LIVE AUCTION This auction features (2) 14KT Gold Pocket Watches, […]
Where did all the mallards go?
Nearly all “greenheads” in North America now have domestic genetics due to “private game farms” Exploring the Western NY Wilds, By Bob Confer If you say the word “duck” to […]
Bitter cold to arrive mid-day this Friday, temps to drop near -10F
Artic air will sweep across the Great Lakes and into Western New York for the weekend and beyond CODE BLUE: See Allegany County Warming Centers, in Steuben and Yates County […]
2026 Alfred State Police Academy dates set
Logan Graham was honored during the 2025 Police Academy graduation ceremony Police and Peace Office training programs From the Alfred State Police Academy, Follow them on Facebook The Alfred State […]
Your car insurance: Will an accident raise your rate?
Three key factors may make a big difference if the unexpected happens From the Ryan Agencies, Follow them on Facebook At the Ryan Agencies, we know that life in the […]