Steuben County rattlesnake hunter Harvey Ploof averaged 40 snakes per year
“Harvey Ploof got four more,” from Times reporter John Cotton in 1946 Thanks to Steve Cotton, great grandson of the author and relative of Ploof Harvey Ploof of Adrian is […]
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Mary Ellen Groves, 91, formerly of Wellsville
Mary Ellen Groves, 91, formerly of Wellsville, NY passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025 after a brief illness. Mary was born August 27th 1934 while her parents were on […]
Mabel Shirley Mong, 97, Wellsville
Mabel Shirley MONG, 97, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, January 23, 2026 in her daughter’s home surrounded by family. Born March 13, 1928, in Corning, she was the daughter of […]
Gloria J. Mack, 79, Wellsville
Gloria J. MACK, 79, of Wellsville, NY, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2026 in her home. Born February 26, 1946, in St. Marys, PA, […]
NY Land Quest For Sale: Finger Lakes family farmhouse with amazing location- NEW PRICE
This 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom farmhouse has 1,682 sq. ft. of living space located near Keuka Lake in Hammondsport NY This property offers the perfect blend of rural charm and […]
NY State Senator Tom O’Mara: Tune in to the state budget adoption process
Watch NYS hearings at www.omara.nysenate.gov A weekly COLUMN by NY State Senator Tom O’Mara, Budget adoption season is underway at the State Capitol, which means, first and foremost, that joint […]
Allegany County Court Attorney Dawn Wildrick Cole, Esq. announces candidacy for County Judge
Cole will seek to replace the retiring Honorable Judge Terrance Parker in the November 2026 election From Friends of Dawn, Dawn was raised in Cuba, and graduated from Cuba Central […]
CLOSED on Monday January 26
Snowstorm Fern has closed many schools in Allegany and Steuben County Photo by Nora Burdick, Allegany County Home-Delivered Meals and all Congregate Meal sites will be closed tomorrow, Monday, 1/26/26. […]
Monster arrested by Bath NY Police after trying to sell his child for drugs
The child was not harmed and Deven Miller is held without bail From the Bath Police Department, On 01/09/2026 at approximately 6:22 PM, members of the Village of Bath Police […]
Frankly Speaking: Sheriff Allard updates on county legal battle, ICE in Steuben County
WATCH: BIG FOX’s Frank Acomb interview with Allard By Andrew Harris Sheriff Allard makes a regular appearance in the BIG FOX to talk with host Frank Acomb about his work […]
The Golden Girl: Surviving
“I will be getting the shingles vaccine whether RFK Jr. thinks I should or not” A COLIMN By Kathryn Ross I’ve never been very strict on keeping up with all […]
Chuck Pollock speaks out: Pegula and Beane put on an awkward show
(Photo: From left, Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane (holding ball) and Bills owner Terry Pegula in happier times. Buffalo Bills file photo) Several years ago, in this space, I detailed my […]
City of Hornell: City-wide parking ban starts 11pm Saturday
Ban is set to end at noon on Monday January 26 From City Hall, Due to the forecasted extreme weather event expected to impact the City from Sunday into Monday, […]
Alfred University recital postponed due to anticipated poor weather
Performance rescheduled for February 1 in Susan Howell Hall From Alfred University, Inclement weather forecast for Sunday, Jan. 25, has postponed an Alfred University-hosted music recital scheduled for that day. […]
Hornell Area Transit will close Monday January 26 due to winter storm
From City Hall, Hornell Area Transit is announcing we are closing on Monday, January 26, 2026 related to the anticipated winter storm event. This is related to the Governor issuing […]