Invasive species are destroying our forests
From Exploring the Western NY Wilds By Bob Confer, follow Exploring on Facebook The older readers of this column may remember the once abundant American chestnut. This magnificent tree dominated […]
Allegany County IDA announces new development corp
The Allegany County Local Development Corporation to Expand Financing for business expansion and retention From the Allegany County IDA, BELMONT, N.Y. (January 1, 2026) – The Allegany County Industrial Development […]
Steven P. Mellor, 58, Honeoye Falls / Wellsville
February 6, 1967 — January 11, 2026 Suddenly Sunday January 11, 2026 Predeceased by his grandparents. George and Virginia Knapp. Survived by his Loving partner, Sydnee Joy Mayer. Sons, Lee […]
Look who’s in the Jones Memorial Spotlight! Maternity/OB Nurse Emily Klein
Read the interview with this Harry Potter loving nurse who dreams of teleporting From Jones Memorial Hospital, This week, our associate spotlight shines on Emily Klein, BSN RN, Labor & […]
Alfred State’s Tamanna Kabir presents at Economics Conference
Assistant Professor Tamanna Kabir, fifth from the right, recently presented at the Southern Economic Association’s annual meeting Alfred State Assistant Professor of Economics Tamanna Kabir attended and was a presenter […]
Monica “Kay” Bierman, 78, formerly of Wellsville
Monica “Kay” Bierman, 78, of Buffalo, NY, passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville, NY. Kay was born on March 21, 1947 to […]
SEMPOLINSKI: Governor Hochul ignores Seneca Nation Gaming compact
Assemblyman reacts to Hochul’s “State of the State” From the Office of Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski criticized Gov. Hochul for ignoring the expired gaming compact between the Seneca […]
FEDS: Two Western NY men plead guilty to child abuse and exploitation
Olean NY man pleads after committing despicable crimes against young children Prior offender from Rochester was released on probation, still preyed on children From the US Attorney’s Office, SOUTHERN TIER […]
Regina Ludden McGinnis, 99, Rochester NY, formerly of Wellsville
Regina Ludden McGINNIS, 99, of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at The Friendly Home in Rochester. Born June 16, 1926, in Wellsville, she was the […]
“But Have You Tried…” Podcast drop! This episode is the Sabrina Carpenter edition!
Nic and Ally are back !! From the David A. Howe Library, David A. Howe Public Library Youth Librarian Ally Fesmire and Director Nic Gunning discuss what books/movies/and TV shows […]
Borrello, Palmesano react to Governor Hochul’s “State of the State”
Read New York Republican reaction From the Office of NY State Senator Borrello, the Office of NY State Assemblyman Phil Palmesano Statement from Senator George Borrello on Governor Hochul’s State […]
Wellsville Police Arrest Man Hit by Patrol Car Last Year After Brief Pursuit
Rickey Armstrong Jr. stole a purse from a shopper at Giant Food Mart and fled on foot By Andrew Harris In November 2025, Rickey Armstrong Jr. was struck by a […]
Nasca’s 26 and eight 3-pointers lift Hornell; Wellsville-Fillmore at Alfred; Canisteo-Greenwood girls win; Andover/Whitesville over Arkport-Canaseraga
Photos by ELLA GREEN Basketball fans who went over to Alfred University on Tuesday night were surprised to see there were four games being played, starting with the Hornell girls […]
OP-ED: Wellsville taxpayer concerned with school district finances
“We can not afford the high tax rates” By Martha McGee, Wellsville To the Wellsville BOE, Superintendent of Schools and School Business Administrator After watching the recent BOE meeting on […]
What is Next for the Babcock Theater In Wellsville
Find out at “Tuesdays with Grace,’ January 24 with the Babcock Theater Preservations Society By Mary Gardner-Ruch, My earliest memory of going to the movies at the Babcock Theater was […]