Allegany County Shared Services Panel Hosting Virtual Meeting
The County-wide Shared Services panel in Allegany County is hosting a virtual meeting scheduled on April 29, 2021, at 7 p.m. The idea of sharing services in Allegany County has […]
Cannabis.NY.Gov
Cannabis was legalized in New York State on April 1st of this year. The Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act creates what most advocates consider a “gold standard” law among the […]
Michael T. Baldwin Reports: Village of Wellsville Facing Tax Increase
Taxpayers in the village of Wellsville are staring at a 1.5% tax increase in the proposed budget that takes effect June 1st. By the numbers, that’s a hike of 26-cents […]
Spring Snow Squall
The hilltops of Allegany County returned to winter with a night of wet snow that knocked out power and put the snowplows back on the road. From the HQ of […]
Wellsville Police Department Plans Increased Traffic Patrols
Chief Tim O’Grady responded to some questions about traffic law enforcement since the pandemic. “All police activity saw a decrease during the height of the pandemic lockdown and most departments […]
Startup Allegany Announces Winners of Collegiate Business Plan Competition
Houghton Team Think Orange AgTech Takes First Place At a time when innovation and sustainability are needed more than ever, on April 10th six student teams from Allegany County’s three […]
Michael T. Baldwin Reports: Interview With Crime Victim Advocate Shannon Ozzella About Burdge Murder Case
The brutal death and by most accounts, savage torture of Nicholas Burdge, 23, of Main Street in Wellsville March 21, 2020 left plenty of broken hearts and a community in […]
The Hart Comfort House Plans Re-Opening, Needs Vaccinated Volunteers
A real pride of Wellsville is making plans to open the doors after being forced to close for much of the pandemic. The Hart Comfort House has been providing peaceful […]
Walker Business and Staffing Has New Full-Time Job Openings
Employers continue to scramble to fill job openings and many turn to Walker Business and Staffing Services in Wellsville and Olean as the experts in the local job market. Below […]
52 North Main Street, Apartment Building in Wellsville Deemed Unsafe, All Residents Must Vacate
One of the largest residential buildings in the village of Wellsville has been declared unsafe due to a insect(bedbug) infestation by Village Building and Code Inspector Rich Wenslow. The building […]
July 19th, 1899 Allegany County Democrat: Fun Loving Scamps in Wellsville
A practice joke was perpetrated, one evening last week, in this city, which, if the public had known of it in time, would have caused considerable stir. Hoyt and Vincent, […]
Allegany County United Way Reaches 2020-21 Campaign Goal
It is with extreme gratitude that Allegany County United Way announces that we have exceeded our 2020-21 campaign goal by raising over $339,000. “It is the direct result of the […]
Update on Johnson and Johnson Vaccine From Allegany County Department of Health
The New York State Department of Health has released the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued statements for individuals receiving the […]
Michael T. Baldwin Reports: Manslaugter Sentence Handed Down to Youthful Offender in Nick Burdge Murder Case
A Wellsville teenager is expected to spend the next decade in state prison, under a plea deal, for his role in the murder of 23-year-old Nicholas Burdge inside the victim’s […]
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, County Issues Proclamation
Allegany County Chairman Curt Crandall put his seal on a proclamation that declares the month of April a time to recognize the horror and prevalence of child abuse in our […]