NYS Senator Tom O’Mara: “Will the stage be set for another spending spree?”
A weekly COLUMN by New York State Senator Tom O’Mara, We will soon be hearing more from Governor Kathy Hochul on where she intends to take this state in the […]
Gloria Ruth Kahl, 97, Andover
Gloria Ruth Kahl, 97, passed away on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) at home, with her daughter by her side. Gloria was born on August 14, 1928 in Astoria, NY. She […]
Cook wins rushing title, McDermott showed wisdom Sunday; Bills schedule announced and time for Sunday’s playoff game
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist One of the persistent criticisms of Sean McDermott in his nine seasons as coach of the Buffalo Bills is that he’s not […]
From District Attorney to Allegany County Judge, Ian Jones is ready for new role, “great responsibility”
Story and photos by JOHN ANDERSON (Photo: From left, Allegany County Court Judge Ian M. Jones flanked by his family, son Avery, daughter Ada, and his wife, Chelsea) Ian M. […]
Betty Jane Folts, 94, Whitesville
Betty Jane (Snow) Folts, 94 years old—known to most simply as Jane—. a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and matriarch, passed away January 2, 2026 at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, leaving […]
COLUMN: A Good Day for Steuben County
Kelly H. Fitzpatrick earned re-election as County Chair By Steve Sprague, With the holidays just concluded, still months of winter ahead, thorny national issues that desperately need solutions and the […]
Margaret “Peggy” Clancy, 92, Hornell
Margaret “Peggy” Clancy, age 92, entered eternal rest on Saturday (Jan. 3, 2026) at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Hornell, NY, Peggy was the […]
The Ryan Agencies: Designing a Value-Driven Insurance Plan
Are you using a customized plan or a generic template ? From the Ryan Agencies, Follow them on Facebook Insurance works best when it’s designed around your life, not copied […]
Causer: Be a Litter Hawk! Youth contest now open
Celebrating America 250 with art, essays, and video From PA Rep. Martin Causer, Submissions are now being accepted for the 2026 Litter Hawk Youth Award Program, a recognition program for […]
Winter WAG Trail update: Great cross country skiing and walking
Warming weather this week creates a great chance to WAG From Pat Childs, Wagmaster, photo by Mel Hunt Snow is great for skiing but center is being run by snowmobiles. […]
OP-ED: Presidential Authority and the Myth of “Unauthorized” Military Action
The War Powers Resolution makes Presidential authority clear since 1973 An OPINION by Dylan Turner, Wellsville Recent commentary surrounding U.S. military strikes has revived a familiar claim: that a president […]
The fans wouldn’t leave the final Buffalo Bills game at Highmark Stadium, and the players loved it
By JOHN ANDERSON The NFL and the New York State Police increased security for the last Buffalo Bills home game at Highmark Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The team will move […]
Girls Basketball: Penn Yan Pulls Away Late to Defeat Wellsville
“Basketball is a long season…” From Staff Reports, PENN YAN — A strong third quarter proved to be the difference as the Penn Yan Mustangs defeated the Wellsville Lions, 34–23, in […]
Kathleen Ann “Kathy ” Crist, 74, Hornell
Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Crist passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday, December 22, 2025 at the age of 74. A resident of Hornell, Kathy was born on July […]
Column: The final Bills game at Highmark Stadium comes full circle for a writer when it comes to family and friends
A column by JOHN ANDERSON, Josh Allen photo by Bill Wippert/Buffalo Bills In 1992, I was unemployed, just out of college, recently married, moved from Rochester to the Southern Tier […]