Exploring the Western NY Wilds: Where did all of the pheasants go?
The Ringed-Neck Pheasant has become a rare sight in WNY due to several realities By Bob Confer, photo by Craig Braack If you are a Baby Boomer, you will remember […]
Month: October 2025
O’Mara: “Thankful for our firefighters and first responders”
Raising awareness over lithium battery fires and needed training for first responders From NY State Senator Tom O’Mara, We’re coming off “National Fire Safety and Prevention Week” when numerous area […]
Hornell Public Library Earns Regional and Statewide Recognition for Innovation, Inclusion, and Community Service
Pictured: Denise Chilson, Hornell Public Library Director and NYLA Scholarship Winner; Brian Hildreth, STLS Executive Director; Eba Klindt, Programming Assistant and NYLA Scholarship Winner; and Elizabeth Rosales Cordova, Volunteer and […]
A Night Among Ghosts and Serpents
Penny Carlton / October 21, 2025 Legends and Lore: Up from the Depths I can hardly sit still — this weekend, I’m stepping into the Finger Lakes Boating Museum for […]
Bishop Fisher Suspends Reverend Patrick T. O’Keefe of Wyoming County parishes
O’Keefe was suspended in 2019 for prior sexual misconduct From the Diocese of Buffalo, pictured is O’Keefe from WNYCatholic.org (Buffalo, NY) — Bishop Michael W. Fisher has removed the Reverend […]
Union University Church in Alfred Receives New York Landmarks Conservancy 2025 Sacred Sites Grant
The former Seventh Day Baptist Church was instrumental in the founding of Alfred NY From The New York Landmarks Conservancy The New York Landmarks Conservancy has announced 15 Sacred Sites […]
Pollock: McDermott handles tough questions about the Buffalo Bills, play calling
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist (Early last week, Bills coach Sean McDermott held his pre-bye press conference. This piece summarizes his thoughts.) The timing of Buffalo’s bye […]
NY Land Quest For Sale: Three lots on the Tuscarora Creek, all with NEW PRICE
Escape to this 4-acre recreational property, Lot 3, in Woodhull NY, southern Steuben County, nestled along the scenic Tuscarora Creek. Accessible via a short right-of-way off a paved road, this […]
Dominic P. “Donny Pat” Conlan, 75, Hornell native
Dominic P. “Donny Pat” Conlan, 75, formerly of Hornell, passed away early Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 15, 2025) at the Cayuga Nursing Rehabilitation Center in Ithaca, NY where he has resided […]
The Witches of the Southern Tier are out! Catch the magic this Saturday October 25
Dancing with Magic for the Halloween Season By Penny Carlton, KeukaRoots.com When the wind turns crisp and the leaves catch fire in hues of gold and crimson, something begins to […]
Bill and Rhonda Goodrich’s $1 million gift helps Alfred State unleash potential
VIDEO: See the latest big gift to the “Unleashing Potential” campaign From Alfred State College, Alfred State alumni and friends gathered at the Genesee Valley Club to learn more about […]
Sheriff Allard: Two Chinese nationals arrested for attempted scam of Steuben County residents
Deputies set up thieves and illegal aliens for arrest with help from Tuscarora resident From the SCSO, Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on October 18, 2025, Deputies of […]
7 million nationwide and about 250 participate in “No Kings 2.0” in Wellsville
Peaceful protest was held in Island Park on Saturday October 18 to voice opposition to President Trump WATCH: President Trump responds with AI video on social media By Andrew Harris […]
Huge GALLERY: Hornell Football celebrates Senior Night at Yunevich Stadium in Alfred
The Raiders didn’t get the win but Seniors were all smiles Photos courtesy of The Golden Lens, follow on Facebook Local photographer Drew Golden, aka The Golden Lens was at […]
Crews Respond to Widespread Power Outages Across Steuben County
Staff Report / October 20, 2025 Steuben County, N.Y. – Thousands of residents across Steuben County were left without electricity Sunday afternoon as NYSEG crews worked to restore power following […]