NYS DMV back in action after upgrades, thanks staff and customers
Joyce-Phelps: “They are the best of the best!” By Andrew Harris The huge network of county and city DMV offices spent about five days closed earlier this month for major […]
Linda K. Panter, 75, Hornell
Linda K. Panter – 75 – of 46 Pine St., Hornell, died Thursday morning (February 19, 2026) at her home, following a long illness. Born in Hornell on October 26, […]
O’Mara Column: Why isn’t NY serious about fighting fraud and waste?
Empire Center: Medicaid spending up 60% since 2022 A weekly COLUMN by NY State Senator Tom O’Mara It’s no surprise that the focus at the highest levels of government in […]
Sad News: Wellsville icon James Raptis has passed away at age 95
Raptis, pictured with wife Demi, was a true “pillar” of Wellsville NY, a former Allegany County Chairman, and owner of the famous Texas Hot The Raptis family announced the passing […]
OP-ED: EMS and ambulance services under threat by proposed reimbursement changes
New York State Proposed Cut of Medicaid and Medicare Crossover Payments Threatens EMS and Ambulance Viability Thomas C. Coyle, Chairman United New York Ambulance Network There is a looming crisis […]
Mary Katharine Waters, 87, Whitesville
Mary Katharine Waters, 87, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday (February, 19, 2026) at Wellsville Manor Care Center, surrounded by family following a lengthy illness. […]
OP-ED: Politics and the Supreme Court
Reaction to the politics of the day from a “Conserva-Liberalist” A OPINION by Chuck Wiser, Scio NY Some of you may recognize me from my weekly writings. This is not […]
Steuben County Democrats endorse Aaron Gies for Congress
From the SCDC, pictured is Gies At a meeting of the Full County Democratic Committee held in Bath, New York on Thursday February 19,2026. The committee voted to endorse Aaron […]
Allegany County Undersheriff Walt Mackney leads Police Supervisor Course
Allegany County Sheriff’s Office partners with Alfred State Police Academy for extensive training From the ACSO, Attached is a photo of the attendees of the 2026 Police Supervisor Course held […]
Collmer Preview: Could the merged BR/CR girls win a title? Hornell, Wellsville, A-P have title hopes
By Bill Collmer, Hornell Sun Senior Sports Writer The Section Five Girls Sectional Tournament tipped off Saturday with some early round games and a strong showing by the Wellsville Lions, who […]
City of Hornell Public Meetings planned for February 23 and 24
Finance, Common Council, and Law & Ordinance meetings are open to the public From City Hall, Finance Committee The Finance Committee will meet at 6:30 pm, Monday, February 23, 2026 […]
Houghton Academy announces new National Honor Society students
Congratulations to all honor student accomplishments! From Headmaster Phil Stockin, On February 5th Houghton Academy welcomed 10 new members into its local chapter of the National Honor Society. In its 143rd […]
Reaction to US Supreme Court tariff ruling from NY elected officials and candidates
Langworthy, Hochul, King, and Gies make statements after court decision against the Trump Administration By Andrew Harris A long awaited Supreme Court 6-3 decision has been announced that, according to […]
Borrello, Langworthy and Molitor Call on Governor Hochul to Repower NRG Plant in Dunkirk
Officials say reopening facility would restore reliability, lower costs and revive local economy From the Office of NY State Senator George Borrello, Standing near the Dunkirk Pier with the idled […]
Foggy Friday in Steuben County
It is currently 37* and cloudy here in Cameron Mills, NY at just about 10:00 am Photo journal by Janie Ferguson, I begin this week with a delightful black-capped chickadee, […]