A Golden Girl: Me and the USS Jason Dunham
The author attended the ship’s christening in 2009 and the commissioning in 2010 at Port Everglades Florida A COLUMN By Kathryn Ross This weekend, some of the 300-member crew and […]
Local SEO in 2026: What Google’s AI Overviews Mean for Your “Near Me” Searches
Local search has always been about relevance, proximity, and trust. But in 2026, Google’s AI Overviews are fundamentally changing how those signals are interpreted and how local businesses appear in search results. If your local SEO strategy still revolves around ranking blue links alone, it’s time for a serious update.
Allegany Couty DMV offices to close for statewide technology upgrade on February 13-17
DMV services are planned to resume Wednesday February 18, pending NYS approval From Allegany County, The Allegany Department of Motor Vehicles, along with all DMV offices in New York state, […]
Broncos have the Super Bowl winning coach, no injuries and are favored; but calm down, Josh Allen is healthy
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist Talk about instant results. For three straight seasons, the Broncos had losing records … a dubious mark for a team that had […]
Ann McKay, 85, Pittsford NY, formerly of Wellsville
Ann McKAY, 85, of Pittsford, NY, passed away April 23, 2025. Born January 23, 1940, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Felix and Marie Cristini Biancuzzo. In 1980, she married […]
Michael Middaugh is the new Allegany County Director of Veterans’ Service Agency
Middaugh served in the U.S. Navy for 27 years, rank “Master-at-Arms” From Allegany County, pictured is Middaugh The Allegany County Board of Legislators plans to confirm Chairman Harris’ appointment of […]
Laurence Francis Smith, 76, formerly of Wellsville/Andover
Laurence Francis “Larry” Smith, 75, of Conniff Road, Groveland, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, in the residence that he shared with his daughter, Melanie. Born in New York […]
Dozens Enjoy IMPACT’s First Day Hike
Walkers, snowshoers, cross country skiers enjoyed Phillips Creek State Forest By Heather Wakeley, IMPACT IMPACT’s First Day Hike attracted 57 winter enthusiasts who braved single-digit temperatures on January 1st to […]
George Ronald Whitesell, 81, Andover
George Ronald “Ron” WHITESELL, 81, of Andover, NY, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, in UR St. James Hospital, Hornell. Born January 27, 1944, in West Union, he was the son […]
Now on View: Victorian hairwork on display in Andover NY
Community Unity Wreath made of human hair at the Allegany County Historical Society From the ACHS, Follow them on Facebook The Community Unity Wreath is a striking contemporary work rooted in a […]
Wellsville Lady Lions roll past Olean, 46-27, on the road
Coach Toney: Defense has been our calling card From the Sports Desk, photo of #25 Jaden Dunbar by Ella Green The Wellsville Lady Lions turned in a complete four-quarter performance […]
Wiser’s Wramblings: Wre – living 2025 Wramblings
Looking back at a year of Wiser’s weekly By Chuck Wiser, I write the words to share what my eyes see and my heart feels You (or I) could blame […]
BIG NEWS: ACAF partners with Undue to abolish over $1 million in medical debt for Allegany County families
1298 Families impacted: Historic partnership makes ACAF the first community foundation in WNY to erase medical debt with Undue By Alyssa Bump, ACAF Through the Leadership & Innovation Fund, the […]
$avings and $pecials start today at Giant Food Mart in Cuba and Wellsville
Don’t miss this week’s low low prices GiantFoodMart.com has coupons, dinner ideas, and job applications! Follow Giant on Facebook!
Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser to Be Held February 7 at the Cuba NY VFW Hall
All past, current, and future Boy Scouts are invited! From the Cuba-Friendship Masons and Boy Scouts of America, The community is invited to attend a Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser […]