OP-ED: We’ve become too sensitive
We are all guilty of reacting instead of listening, assuming instead of understanding By Eddie VanStine, Bath NY Good Saturday morning it’s almost 5:00 a.m.! Here’s something that’s been weighing […]
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Michael Joseph Reinschmidt, 41, Andover
Michael Joseph Reinschmidt, 41, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday (November 22, 2025). Michael was born on June 12, 1984 in Wellsville to Joseph A. and Sarah J. “Sally” (Ritter) Reinschmidt. […]
Exploring the Western NY Wilds: The northern harrier, a threatened species to appreciate now
Once a common sight, this hawk depends on open fields to survive By Bob Confer, photo by Dan Jordan Due to the relatively late start of the last few winters […]
NY FOCUS: Why Did Hochul Back Down on New York’s Gas Ban?
Just last month, the state argued in court that it couldn’t halt the all-electric buildings law even if it wanted to. Then it abruptly changed course. Colin Kinniburgh · […]
OP-ED: A Congressional Thanksgiving, election year version
Will Rogers once said, “The Nation ain’t safe while Congress is in session” By Bob Smith, United States Congressman 1983-1995, 1997-1999 As the only truly uniquely American holiday, Thanksgiving gives […]
Murder case: Thompson claims self-defense in killing his brothers, phone calls might prove otherwise
By JOHN ANDERSON A frequent hunting trip by three brothers from Florida and Connecticut to Allegany County was supposed to be to repair fractured relationships. Instead, the trip turned fatal, […]
Giving thanks, with Love and Gratitude
The tradition of Thanksgiving has endured A COLUMN By Frederick Sinclair In the fall of the year, after the full moon and an abundant harvest, we pause to reflect on […]
Railway wheelset and components company opens first North American office in Hornell
IN THE PHOTO: Jiri Kaleta, President/CEO Bonatrans North America, left, and Jacob Weimann, Member of the Board of Director and CEO of BONATRANS. From Bonatrans, Bonatrans North America, a newly established […]
Returning home – Helping build the next generation
$25,000 Gift: Alfred State College graduate is now President of Hamilton Stern Construction From Alfred State College, pictured is Jason Van Zeilen, ’92, presented a check to Carrie Cokely, Vice […]
FEDS: Four WNY child predators facing justice
A convicted child abuser re-offends in Wayne County Rochester child rapist faces 12 years in federal prison Two Erie County men charged with possessing child abuse images and videos From […]
The Medicaid Mirage: How Albany Balances Its Books on County Backs
Part III of the series “The State’s Quiet Usury: How Albany Drains the Counties” A COLUMN by Clayton “Tiger” Hulin, R.N. If you want to see how quiet theft works, […]
O’Mara: “Think Local at the start of this holiday season”
Shop Small Business Saturday and support local Christmas tree farmers A weekly COLUMN by NY State Senator Tom O’Mara, We began this year with New Yorkers making it clear that […]
Two brothers shot to death, third brother charged with murder
Details on the Sunday night incident at a Allegany County hunting camp By JOHN ANDERSON Amity-based State Police have announced an arrest after the double-fatal shooting Sunday night at a […]
OP-ED: Giving thanks and mourning loss
Gratitude and grief go hand-in-hand this Thanksgiving By Cheryl Hannigan, Wellsville NY I love Thanksgiving – mostly for the food – but have you ever noticed what a selfish holiday […]
BREAKING: Two dead, one in custody after incident near Fillmore Sunday night
Amity-based State Police said two people were found dead after a disturbance on Botsford Hollow Road on Sunday night in the Town of Allen. Troopers said they responded at 10:06 […]