Francis M. “Frank” Woythal, 93, Andover
LARGO, FL – Francis M. “Frank” Woythal, born October 24, 1932, in Syracuse, New York, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, at the age of 93. Frank was predeceased […]
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The rare and interesting wood turtle
Exploring the Western NY Wilds: One of the most interesting reptiles in WNY is worth watching out for By Bob Confer A recent viral trend on social media has been […]
Canisteo-Greenwood hand Hornell boys defeat on home court with huge crowd
GALLERY: Carson Chaffee continues to “charge” past defenders, scoring 33 From Hornell High School Athletics, Photos by JC’s Photography Canisteo-Greenwood – 72, Hornell – 56 The Hornell Red Raiders picked […]
O’Mara: Electric school buses the largest unfunded mandate ever; will crush real property taxpayers
WATCH NY State Senator Tom O’Mara question Education Department leaders Albany, N.Y., January 28—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C–Big Flats), Ranking Member on the Senate Finance Committee, is joining legislative colleagues […]
Beneath Quantum lies Plasma Physics
Are the “orbs” sighted in our skies actual “intergalactic plasmoids?” A COLUMN By Frederick Sinclair, pictured in “orb” sighted over New Jersey in 2025 Sir William Crooks identified ‘the forth […]
Wendell H. Bennett, 83, Andover
Wendell H. Bennett, 83, passed away on Monday (January 19, 2026) at St. James Hospital in Hornellsville following a lengthy illness. Wendell was born on September 14, 1942 in Morgantown, […]
Community morning the loss of popular sportsman, business man, Adam Curry, 25
A popular sportsman and business owner passed away tragically on Sunday after a snowmobiling accident. Adam Michael Curry, 25, of Dalton, died from the accident according to the Livingston County […]
Rochester: Serial child predator pleads guilty to latest crimes against young children
CONVICTED FELON PLEADS GUILTY TO NEW CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGE From the U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo, ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Brett Bedford, 41, of Rochester, NY, pleaded […]
Golden Girl: Remembering the Challenger
40 years ago today NASA’s space shuttle exploded on national television, killing all on board A COLUMN By Kathryn Ross I was recently reminded of a sunny Tuesday morning in […]
COLUMN: New York’s Nuclear Blind Spot
What France figured out fifty years ago and why it still matters today From Clayton “Tiger” Hulin, image from NuclearNY.org New York’s State of the State reactions from Republican lawmakers […]
Mary C. Barnes, North Hornell
Mary C. Barnes of North Hornell, passed away early Monday morning (Jan. 26, 2026). She is lovingly survived by her husband, Jim Barnes, Sr.; two sons, Jim and Sean; four […]
Alfred Archery team shines at Lancaster Classic and Eastern Collegiate Trophy Tournament
Adam Winter and Brandon Stanton have strong performance From Alfred State College, Alfred State’s archery team delivered an outstanding performance this weekend at the prestigious Lancaster Classic and Easton Collegiate […]
Steuben County Legislature will vote to renew Sheriff’s agreement for federal prisoners
County Chair Kelly Fitzpatrick: Just to be clear, we are NOT agreeing to be an ICE detention facility By Andrew Harris On Wednesday January 28 the Steuben County Legislature will […]
Charles L. “Charlie” Bill, 87, Arkport
Charles L. “Charlie” Bill, 87, of Arkport, NY entered into rest suddenly on Thursday (Jan. 22, 2026). Born in Naples, NY on Feb. 12, 1938 he was one of 12 […]
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 […]