Howard L. “Howie” Crowner, 64, Wellsville
Howard L. “Howie” CROWNER, 64, of Wellsville, NY, died Friday, May 15, 2026, in his home. Born February 26, 1962 in Wellsville, he was the son of Howard L. and […]
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Alfred State Alumni Walter Sass awarded honorary degree at Commencement
Sass is pictured here with Dr. Mauro and College Council Chair Ron Nasca. Alfred State College 1978 graduate Walter Sass was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by the […]
Polls open today across the region for public school votes
Check with your school district for exact vote locations and times Bonus: School Art Shows on display for voters! By Andrew Harris School districts are asking voters to approve new […]
The Murph Challenge is coming to Lima NY on May 23, still time to register
Physical challenge will be at Mark Tubbs Park in memory of Lieutenant Michael Murphy From the Town of Lima, The Town of Lima is an Official 2026 Registered Host location […]
Sad News from Sugar Mountain: The Estival Festival will not return for 2026
The music festival was held outside Angelica NY From Sugar Mountain Performing Arts Center It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of Estival Festival 2026. This […]
Exploring the Western NY Wilds: Meet our friendliest warbler
The Palm Warbler migrates through WNY on the way to the boreal forests of Canada By Bob Confer May is an incredible month for birdwatchers. We are blessed by the […]
Tom O’Mara: Half-steps on climate law changes won’t fix it
“The smartest course of action, right now, would be to revisit the whole strategy” From NY State Senator Tom O’Mara, Drip. Drip. Drip. Details on the still unfinished state budget […]
Betty L. Knauer, 88, Ulysses, PA
Betty L. KNAUER, 88, of Ulysses, PA, formerly of Genesee, died Saturday, May 16, 2026. Born April 21, 1938, in Womelsdorf, she was the daughter of Clayton and Nora Berrington […]
Mike Pellicciotti, Washington State Treasurer, delivers Alfred University commencement keynote
Pellicciotti is a AU Class of 2000 alumni From Alfred University, pictured is Pellicciotti ALFRED, NY (May 16, 2026) – Alfred University alumnus Mike Pellicciotti ’00, treasurer for the state […]
The Simple “Safety Net” Every Family Should Consider
Umbrella policies cover you in the worst case, for affordable protection From The Ryan Agencies, Follow the team on Facebook What is Personal Liability Umbrella Insurance? Perhaps you have heard […]
Anderson Column: Cancer doesn’t realize A.J. Fay isn’t coming out of the game
(Photo: The Wellsville baseball team with A.J. Fay on Sunday) A column by JOHN ANDERSON Being an assistant baseball coach in Wellsville for years and years, I’ve developed a lot […]
NY State Police: Two young children with Angelica NY connection whereabouts unknown
Pictured are Amara and Lincoln Koschuk, location unknown since Friday May 12th From the NYSP, 5/15/26 The New York State Police are requesting the assistance of the public in locating […]
Pollock: New Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady faces a test with the new NFL schedule
A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist What an introduction to the National Football League for Joe Brady. Brady, was the Bills offensive coordinator for most of […]
Arkport archer Margaret Halpenny places in the Top 10 at NASP Eastern Nationals !
Halpenny pushes past grief to make her family, school, and community proud!! By Andrew Harris, pictured are Amanda and Margaret Halpenny Margaret Halpenny just returned from Louisville, Kentucky after placing […]
“Local” radio disappearing?
Bath NY radio alumni remembers Gene Burns, celebrates Dave Taylor Smith, and holds hope for the next chapter A COLUMN by Steve Sprague, It was November 1962 when WFSR (”Friendly […]