James George “Jim” Raptis, 95, Wellsville
James George “Jim” RAPTIS, 95, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, February 22, 2026. Born March 16, 1930, in Wellsville, he was the son of George Konstantine and Angeline Vlahos Raptis. […]
Assembly Republicans Introduce “Lights On With Energy Relief”
LOWER: A plan to Secure New York’s Energy Future From the Office of NYS Assemblyman Phil Palmesano, Today, Assembly Republican Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and members of the Assembly […]
Mark David Wurster, 51, formerly of Wellsville
Mark David Wurster, 51, passed away on Monday, February 16th, 2026, in the ICU at UNC Chapel Hill, NC surrounded by family. He had sever acute pancreatitis which led to […]
Concussion prevention coming to Genesee Valley School on March 2 featuring Dr. Zahi Kassas
The Brain Injury Association of New York State and New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association to Host Coaches, parents, teachers register today for this free event From BIANYS and NYSATA, […]
Academic All-Stars Competition Continues: Bath rolls Hornell, Alfred Almond beats Arkport
Pictured: Alfred-Almond students manage to buzz in first on a toss-up question Monday night STEUBEN COUNTY- After a week off due to the Winter Break, All-Stars competition continued Monday night […]
Jim King asks for help from the “No Kings” Republican
Tioga County Republican needs 1250 signatures to appear on June 23 ballot From King for Congress, Congressional candidate Jim King believes the core of his campaign help could, ironically, come […]
Collmer: Can Andover-Whitesville and Canisteo-Greenwood win Section V titles? Boys preview
Wellsville, Hornell, Fillmore, Cuba-Rushford and Wayland-Cohocton in the hunt By Bill Collmer, Hornell Sun Senior Sports Writer, photo from AW Sports Photos The 2025-2026 boys sectional basketball tournament in Section […]
National Junior Honor Society welcomes ten new Bolivar-Richburg students
These eighth and nineth graders go above and beyond good grades! From BRCS, On Tuesday, February 11, ten students were inducted into the Bolivar-Richburg Chapter of the National Junior Honor […]
An great update on “Benny” from the Hornell Area Humane Society
A victim of severe neglect and cruelty rebounds with lots of TLC From the HAHS, Follow them on Facebook We are ecstatic to share that Benny is continuing to improve […]
Happy Harvest Garden Club at Almond Library starts March 12, sign up today
Join the Happy Harvest Garden Club! A partnership between CCE Allegany County and the Almond 20th Century Club Library From Cornell Cooperative Extension Serving Allegany County, Are you ready to […]
NYS DMV back in action after upgrades, thanks staff and customers
Joyce-Phelps: “They are the best of the best!” By Andrew Harris The huge network of county and city DMV offices spent about five days closed earlier this month for major […]
Linda K. Panter, 75, Hornell
Linda K. Panter – 75 – of 46 Pine St., Hornell, died Thursday morning (February 19, 2026) at her home, following a long illness. Born in Hornell on October 26, […]
O’Mara Column: Why isn’t NY serious about fighting fraud and waste?
Empire Center: Medicaid spending up 60% since 2022 A weekly COLUMN by NY State Senator Tom O’Mara It’s no surprise that the focus at the highest levels of government in […]
Sad News: Wellsville icon James Raptis has passed away at age 95
Raptis, pictured with wife Demi, was a true “pillar” of Wellsville NY, a former Allegany County Chairman, and owner of the famous Texas Hot The Raptis family announced the passing […]
Tim Colligan will seek election to Wellsville Village Trustee in November
Colligan is a Wellsville native and longtime public servant endorsed by Republicans and Democrats From Colligan for Trustee, pictured is Tim with family Timothy J. Colligan has announced his candidacy […]