COLUMN: “A scary direction for the future of New York State”
NY State budget increases in spending will mean increases in the cost of living A weekly COLUMN by NY State Senator Tom O’Mara, From the outset of this year’s state […]
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Top 20 ! Jones Memorial Hospital named as top rural and community hospital by NRHA
“This recognition belongs to every physician, nurse, caregiver and staff member who shows up each day “ From Jones Memorial, Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, NY was recently named one of the top […]
The scarlet elf cup: A fungus that brightens early-spring forests
Found almost anywhere in North America, this inedible mushroom was used to treat wounds by natural healers Exploring the Western NY Wilds By Bob Confer, follow on Facebook I’ll never […]
Steuben County firefighters battle Savona brush fire, statewide “burn ban” is now in effect
GALLERY: 11 acres burned before crews contained the blaze From the Savona Fire Department, At approximately 2:05 PM, the Savona Fire Department was dispatched to a reported brush fire on […]
Ribbon Cutting!! The Tri-County YMCA Opens Third Childcare Center in Under Three Years
Bath NY center is ready to care for over 50 children!! Those pictured in the ribbon cutting from right to left : Kristoph Kocan, Samantha Hanbach, Rashell Pastore, Marion Horton […]
Joanne M. Carpenter, 73, Hornell
Joanne M. Carpenter, 73, of Terry Street, entered into rest early Saturday morning (March 14, 2026) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY after a lengthy illness. It was 21 […]
GALLERY: Who’s who at Wellsville’s World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade
See who showed up in green!! Photos by Ella Green, pictured are the parade founders Allegany County AOH Wellsville has long celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with gusto over the years. […]
Pollock: Mark Schmidt deserved better after his final game as ‘one of the best’ in college hoops
A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist After his St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team lost a heartbreaker to Dayton, 68-63, in Friday’s Atlantic 10 quarterfinals at Pittsburgh’s […]
Behind the scenes heroes: LaCourse, Wieszczyk honored with Lay Award of St. Joseph
By JOHN ANDERSON Two local residents were honored in Buffalo Saturday morning with the “Lay Award of Saint Joseph” at the Saint Joseph’s Cathedral. Patricia LaCourse and Martin Wieszczyk were […]
Andover-Whitesville ends historic basketball season and the future looks bright
Story and video by JOHN ANDERSON, photos by ELLA GREEN The historic season for Andover-Whitesville’s boys’ basketball team ended Friday night at Buffalo State with a 63-49 loss to Section […]
Gregory A. Ordiway, 41, Genesee PA
Gregory A. ORDIWAY, 41, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Wellsville and Andover, NY, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Washington, PA. Born October 26, 1984, in Wellsville, he was […]
Huge online auction: Coin collection and paper currency, see preview GALLERY
Single owner collection, auction closes March 19 at 7pm, register and bid now From Chandler Auction House, ONLINE ONLY AUCTION HERE OVER 300 LOTS This is an online auction that […]
Joan E. Kuhn, 85, Whitesville
Joan E. KUHN, 85, of Whitesville, NY, died Thursday, March 12, 2026 in UR Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. Born July 2, 1940, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Orval and Helen […]
Pollock: Schmidt’s run at an A10 title ends, what is next for St. Bonaventure basketball?
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist In our business we live by an age-old bromide: “No cheering in the press box.” And we adhere to it. I cover […]
Congressional Candidates Call for Bipartisanship and Accountability at Ellicottville Town Hall
Democrat Aaron Gies and Republican Jim King both eye NY-23 Congressional seat From King for NY-23, ELLICOTTVILLE, NY — In a rare display of cross-party cooperation, Democratic candidate Aaron Gies […]