Video and story by JOHN ANDERSON Local residents have spent the month making sure those less fortunate will have a great Christmas. And this week, as shoppers did their final holiday […]

120 Christmas dinners served, 606 gifts for 303 children in 115 households From Wellspring Ministries, Wellspring Ministries is finishing 19 years of service to those who have household needs in […]

Although Patrick Whitley has dealt with some minor complications following surgery, he is eager to continue his therapy and get back to a full recovery From Jones Memorial Hospital, pictured […]

By Chuck Pollock, Senior Sports Columnist Funny how things change over the course of a National Football League season. Back when the schedule was released in May, the Bills, viewed […]

New York is the 10th state in the nation to end “cash for killing” contests From Governor Kathy Hochul, photo by Gail Halm GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS LEGISLATION TO PROTECT WILDLIFE […]

A look back at the history of a Main Street staple, now for sale By John Anderson, One of the best parts of living in a large, yet small community […]

“The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Allegany County” From Allegany County Sheriff Scott Cicirello, pictured is the late Kevin Shay playing Santa The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office, with […]

Updated pickup schedule for Christmas and New Year holidays LaForge Disposal Service will be closed on Monday 12/25/23 & Monday 1/1/24 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. […]

By CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com WELLSVILLE — After a battle-tested, five-game gauntlet to open up their Sectional title defense, the Lions of Wellsville were determined and destined to reach […]

Continues to Fulfill Commitment to Grant Clemency on a Rolling Basis From the office of NY State Governor Kathy Hochul, Builds on Governor’s Efforts to Reform Clemency Process, Including Convening […]

From the US Attorney’s Office, JAMESTOWN MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO DISTRIBUTING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Brandon G. Uber, 23, of Jamestown, NY, pleaded […]

From the Southern Tier Library System, Issues of five historic Allegany County newspapers covering Friendship, New York are now freely available online, including the Allegany County Republican, Friendship Chronicle, Friendship […]

John Embser of the Ancient Order of Hibernians with the Salvation Army From the Allegany County Chapter AOH, John Embser, of the Allegany County Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) presented […]

New organization strengthens commitment to community impact From the United Way of Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties, OLEAN NY, Dec. 21, 2023 – In a strategic move to enhance community impact […]

Celebrating the solstice, the season, grammar, and a poem By Chuck Wiser, I write the words to share what my eyes see and my heart feels Given all of the […]