Invasive species are destroying our forests
From Exploring the Western NY Wilds By Bob Confer, follow Exploring on Facebook The older readers of this column may remember the once abundant American chestnut. This magnificent tree dominated […]
Month: January 2026
Steven P. Mellor, 58, Honeoye Falls / Wellsville
February 6, 1967 — January 11, 2026 Suddenly Sunday January 11, 2026 Predeceased by his grandparents. George and Virginia Knapp. Survived by his Loving partner, Sydnee Joy Mayer. Sons, Lee […]
Look who’s in the Jones Memorial Spotlight! Maternity/OB Nurse Emily Klein
Read the interview with this Harry Potter loving nurse who dreams of teleporting From Jones Memorial Hospital, This week, our associate spotlight shines on Emily Klein, BSN RN, Labor & […]
Alfred State’s Tamanna Kabir presents at Economics Conference
Assistant Professor Tamanna Kabir, fifth from the right, recently presented at the Southern Economic Association’s annual meeting Alfred State Assistant Professor of Economics Tamanna Kabir attended and was a presenter […]
Monica “Kay” Bierman, 78, formerly of Wellsville
Monica “Kay” Bierman, 78, of Buffalo, NY, passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville, NY. Kay was born on March 21, 1947 to […]
SEMPOLINSKI: Governor Hochul ignores Seneca Nation Gaming compact
Assemblyman reacts to Hochul’s “State of the State” From the Office of Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski criticized Gov. Hochul for ignoring the expired gaming compact between the Seneca […]
FEDS: Two Western NY men plead guilty to child abuse and exploitation
Olean NY man pleads after committing despicable crimes against young children Prior offender from Rochester was released on probation, still preyed on children From the US Attorney’s Office, SOUTHERN TIER […]
Regina Ludden McGinnis, 99, Rochester NY, formerly of Wellsville
Regina Ludden McGINNIS, 99, of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at The Friendly Home in Rochester. Born June 16, 1926, in Wellsville, she was the […]
Borrello, Palmesano react to Governor Hochul’s “State of the State”
Read New York Republican reaction From the Office of NY State Senator Borrello, the Office of NY State Assemblyman Phil Palmesano Statement from Senator George Borrello on Governor Hochul’s State […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: City Hall and Hornell Public Library closed
HAT and garbage service will remain on schedule From City Hall, Hornell City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Hornell […]
Nasca’s 26 and eight 3-pointers lift Hornell; Wellsville-Fillmore at Alfred; Canisteo-Greenwood girls win; Andover/Whitesville over Arkport-Canaseraga
Photos by ELLA GREEN Basketball fans who went over to Alfred University on Tuesday night were surprised to see there were four games being played, starting with the Hornell girls […]
4th Annual “Cabin Fever Fun-Raiser” in Hornell on Feb. 7 at The Main Place
Family fun with basket auctions, raffles, and a “Kids Corner” to benefit St. Ann’s Academy From Staff Reports, HORNELL, NY — St. Ann’s Academy will host its 4th Annual Cabin […]
GALLERY: Hornell boys dominate Dansville with “selfless play,” led by Marco Picco
Route 36 Rivalry: Hornell – 84, Dansville – 43 From Hornell High School Athletics, photos by Ella Green The Hornell Red Raiders improve to 7-2 on the season and are […]
Sinclair: Hoist the Main-sail! Catch the ‘Winds of Change’
“We all, from nations all the way down to the individual soul, need to set sail now, for a humane future.” A COLUMN By Frederick Sinclair The ‘Winds of Change’ […]
Governor Hochul delivers the “State of the State” annual address, read the full speech
” I believe 250 years from now people will look back on this moment….” From New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, Hello New York! I want to thank the Pride […]