Allegany County Covid-19 infections skyrocket
On Sunday January 9th the Allegany County Department of Health reported a 55.5% infection rate On par with the rest of New York State, and much of the nation, the […]
Mark your calendars: What to expect from WNY’s nighttime skies in 2022
By Bob Confer If you live in rural Western New York you’re probably a backyard astronomer of sorts. You might find yourself outdoors on a clear night marveling at the […]
David H. Garwood’s nephew, also a combat veteran, reflects on war and faith
Contribution by Aaron Swaney, photo by Devon Reagan My name is Aaron and I’m married to Dave Garwood’s niece Abby. I never experienced war in the way Dave did, but […]
Michael “Kevin” Young, 63, Belmont
Michael “Kevin” Young, 63, of Milton Street, passed away on January 9, 2022 at Absolute Care in Houghton. He was born in Wellsville, on July 2, 1958 the son of […]
Two residents taken to hospital, six pets die in Willing fire (video and story)
By JOHN ANDERSON Five adults are without a place to live after a fire gutted a home at the corner of Hunt Road and County Road 29 Sunday night. Fire […]
The Allegany County Historical Society celebrates 5 year anniversary this week
Andover-based ACHS will be open this Friday and Saturday to celebrate and recruit volunteers Please do join us in our celebration of our 5th anniversary! Special hours 10 am to […]
Patricia Louise Elliott, 88, formerly of Ithaca and Alfred NY
Patricia Louise Elliott, age 88, formerly of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Highland Park rehabilitation in Wellsville, NY. Pat was born October 12, 1933 in […]
Wind energy meetings this week in Andover and Independence
By Andrew Harris This week, two southern Allegany towns will hold public meetings concerning local wind energy laws. The town of Andover will be meeting on Tuesday January 11th at […]
V-Ry the Sports Guy: The Beasts Of The East
By V-Ry the Sports Guy It was a season of highs and lows for the Buffalo Bills, but they stayed the course and are the AFC East champions once again. […]
Village of Wellsville board meeting set for Monday, January 10th at 6pm
The Village of Wellsville mayor and board of trustees will meet for the first time in 2022 tomorrow evening. To begin the year, the meeting is fairly lackluster, but plenty […]
Headlines across New York State
Governor Hochul’s Covid-19 update, the Catskill taser incident, mobile sports betting to begin, two new female officers join Elmira Police, new Buffalo Bills stadium plans, woman dies in Warsaw falls […]
This week’s “Blizzard of Savings” at Giant Food Mart in Wellsville and Cuba
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Wellsville girls down Letchworth basketball for 8th win of the season (video and story)
By JOHN ANDERSON The Wellsville girls’ basketball team had a hot 6-0 start before dropping two games in the tough Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament in Bath. However, the Lady Lions […]
The Unlikely Candidates: Riley’s last-minute 3-pointer, Phelps’ steals lift Wellsville to comeback win (video)
By JOHN ANDERSON Going into Saturday’s rematch with Canisteo-Greenwood, Wellsville’s Aidan Riley had only attempted a couple 3-pointers and had not made one. It is very common to see a […]
Wellsville cheerleaders take first place at Eye of Tiger competition, Modified takes 2nd
By JOHN ANDERSON The Wellsville cheerleading squads traveled to Avoca on Saturday for the Eye of the Tiger competition and both teams placed with the varsity team taking first place. […]