NY FOCUS: What’s Next for New Yorkers on SNAP?
New Yorkers who rely on federal food assistance could see more program disruptions in upcoming months Jie Jenny Zou · December 12, 2025 After a chaotic November, the Supplemental Nutrition […]
Wellsville’s Jones Memorial Recognized as a Forbes Top Hospital for 2026
Only 151 hospitals nationwide were listed by Forbes From Jones Memorial Hospital, On Friday, December 5, Forbes released its inaugural “Forbes Top Hospital 2026” list – a list of top […]
Students present engineering technology senior project posters
The IoT (Internet of Things) Project was chosen for top honors at the annual Senior poster presentation From Alfred State College, Senior Alfred State engineering technology students ended their semester […]
The Curious Y of Keuka Lake
Fun Facts, Local Lore & Why Our Lake Is Truly One-of-a-Kind By Penny Carlton, KeukaRoots.com There’s something about Keuka Lake in winter — especially as Christmas draws near — that […]
Jones Memorial welcomes Tyler Shaw to the Board of Directors
Dan Johnson takes the gavel as new Board Chair From Jones Memorial Hospital, pictured is Tyler Shaw, Public Health Director at the Allegany County Department of Health The Jones Memorial […]
OP-ED: Jealous of Australia
US lawmakers: Do the right thing An Opinion by Andrew Harris Yesterday I sat in the car with my teen, listening to my preferred SIRIUS/XM Radio news broadcast. The big […]
Exploring the Western NY Wilds: What backyard astronomers can expect in 2026
Eclipses, aurora borealis, meteors, and moons!! By Bob Confer, photo by Melanie Hunt If you are among the many rural readers of this column you are probably a backyard astronomer […]
The $avings $tart today at Giant Food Mart in Wellsville and Cuba
GiantFoodMart.com has more savings! Coupons, meal planning, and more Don’t forget! Buy a $50 gift card and get a FREE large pizza !!
Allegany County Legislators turn annual Christmas Party into a “Gift of Giving”
Elected officials donate to the Shriners Hospitals for Children From Keith Hooker, Secretary Allegany County Ismialia Shrine(pictured) Allegany County legislators held their annual Christmas party on December 3 at the […]
Palmesano and fellow Republicans urge Governor Hochul to VETO “100 Foot Rule Repeal”
Consumers would have to start paying for natural gas hookups unless A.8888 is vetoed From the Office of Assemblyman Palmesano, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning), along with his Assembly Republican colleagues, […]
Wiser’s Wramblings – Winner & Winter Wrapped in a Wrambling
Bonnies Fever, Birds, Gaslighting, and of course, a poem Genesee Valley Chorus Concert Alert: December 13 in Wellsville By Chuck Wiser, I write the words to share what my eyes […]
Allegany County Adopts Local Law Establishing the Allegany County Animal Abuser Registry
Sheriff: This provides far-reaching consequences to those convicted of these horrific crimes From Allegany County NY At the December 10 Legislative Board meeting, Board members unanimously adopted a Local Law […]
The Scio Memorial library is hiring for a librarian, applications are due by December 18th
For a Librarian position starting in January of 2026 From the Scio Memorial Library, Follow them on Facebook This is a 10-hour week position. Please call the library at 585-593-4816 […]
A Golden Girl: The GOAT Interview
It wasn’t the country music legends, or the US Senators, or music icons… A COLUMN By Kathryn Ross Over my career as a local journalist, I have interviewed a lot […]
Who expected this? St. Bonaventure basketball off to an impressive 10-1 start
A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist Let’s get this straight. Nobody but the most ardent, myopic St. Bonaventure men’s basketball fan expected the Bonnies to go to […]