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Great Wellsville Balloon Rally Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday
WELLSVILLE — While freedom of speech and expression is a constitutional right, organizers hoped that common sense and community decorum will win out as the Great Wellsville Balloon Rally Parade gets ready to step off this Saturday. The annual parade, one of the biggest in Wellsville, has been organized...
Beryl barrels by Olean as clear weather on the way
OLEAN — An afternoon downpour was Olean’s taste of Beryl on Wednesday, the storm having traveled north and west of the region. The majority of the storm missed Cattaraugus and Allegany counties, passing across the Great Lakes and into Canada and the North Country. More than 6,000 National Grid customers in Chautauqua County were without power at around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, mostly in the Dunkirk area, but the vast majority of the outages were restored before 1 p.m.
Pair of Alfred State students place at SkillsUSA National Championships
ALFRED — Alfred State students Tyler Hutcheson and Thomas Hnat earned medals at the National SkillsUSA Championship in Atlanta, Ga. The pair were part of a group of seven students that represented the college. Hutcheson won the National Championship in commercial roofing competition while Hnat finished second in the...
The ‘wilds’ of Portville are alive and well
It’s been a while since I’ve written about an adventure from “the wilds of Portville.” A couple years ago, a few columns told of experiences with animals. A skunk had babies under my porch. Bats in the house. A starling, too. A few encounters I’d sooner forget.
State & Union: Olean Historical Society to host talk on floods
The Olean Historical and Preservation Society has announced an upcoming talk titled “Floods, Dikes and Dams — A History of Olean’s Battle With Mother Nature’s Water Side.”. The talk will be given by Michael Winicki at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Olean Point Museum, located behind...
Police reports 7/10/24
Monday, 1:57 p.m., no injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident on East State Street near Front Street. A vehicle operated by Emily R. Wonderly, 21, of Portville, was attempting to change lanes when it reportedly collided with a vehicle operated by Donald M. Ferguson, 59, of Shinglehouse, Pa. Tuesday,...
Hornell Elks Veteran, Family Picnic set for July 20 at Kanakadea Park. How to register.
Hornell Elks Lodge 354 is rolling out the red carpet for veterans and their families this month with a free summer-time event at a popular Steuben County park. The Elks are partnering with the Veterans One-Stop Center for a 12-County Veteran and Family Picnic, from noon to 4 p.m., July 20, at Kanakadea Park just outside the City of Hornell.
Guided nature walk July 20 on Cuba Greenway Trail
CUBA — A guided walk along the Cuba section of the Greenway Trail, led by Jeremy Martin, is set for 10 to 11:30 a.m. July 20 at the Bull Street Pavilion. Learn about nature and habitats on this walk, which will be about 2.5 miles round trip. The program...
LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL
The bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on July. 10, 2024, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of Scio, Allegany County, New York, is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially.
City of Olean LEGAL NOTICE Area Variance 1808 Stardust Lane
An Area Variance is being requested to install a semi-in ground pool 20’ from front curb. The request will vary from the requirements of Article 10 Section 10.21.1 of the City of Olean Zoning Law. A public hearing has been scheduled for Thursday July 25th, 2024 at 5:53 p.m....
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on July 23, 2024. Service office, 7 Court St., Belmont, NY at 9:00 am on the matters of amending the Allegany County Civil Service Rules by amending the text and appendices. Proposed changes are available for inspection during the...
YMCA Super Soaker Fun Run/Walk is Aug. 10
OLEAN — Join the YMCA of the Twin Tiers at Gargoyle Park on Saturday, Aug. 10 for the Super Soaker Fun Run/Walk. Cool off along the 2-mile walking course from creative water stations with water balloons, games and activities. The 5K running course will feature checkpoints with volunteers ready to spray runners down with water guns to help beat the heat.
City of Olean LEGAL NOTICE Area/Use Variance 420 S. Union
A Use Variance and Area Variance is being requested to expand the use of a lumber yard and to build a 60’x100’ building. The request will vary from the requirements of Article 4.2 Section 4.2.2.a, Article 6 Section 6.1, and Article 6 Section 6.1 of the City of Olean Zoning Law.
City of Olean LEGAL NOTICE Area Variance 222 N. 24th
An Area Variance is being requested to construct a 12’x20’ storage shed 4’ from the property line. The request will vary from the requirements of Article 10 Section 10.5.1 of the City of Olean Zoning Law. A public hearing has been scheduled for Thursday July 25th, 2024...
Tee times set for Penn-York’s Week 3 in Wellsville
WELLSVILLE — The Penn-York Junior Golf League’s 55th season heads to Wellsville Country Club for Week 3 on Monday, July 15. Tee times for Monday morning’s tournament are listed below:. DIVISION I BOYS (18 HOLES) 8:30 — M. Peterson, O. Wright, G. Nelson. 8:39 — L...
City of Olean LEGAL NOTICE Use Variance 1304 E. State
A Use Variance is being requested to use the premises for holding crafting events and classes as well as short term rentals upstairs. The request will vary from the requirements of Chapter 12 Article 4 Section 4.2 and Article 90 Section 90(m) of the City of Olean Zoning Law. A...
Former Knopf executive Reagan Arthur returns to her previous publisher, Hachette Book Group
NEW YORK (AP) — Weeks after being let go as the publisher of Alfred A. Knopf, Reagan Arthur is returning to her former employer, Hachette Book Group, as a senior executive who will edit authors from across the company and head her own imprint. Arthur, who will have the...
Smethport Man Charged After Allegedly Faking Overdose Twice
A Smethport man was charged after allegedly faking a drug overdose twice. Pennsylvania State Police charged 38-year-old Johnathan Bufford with disorderly conduct for allegedly faking an overdose to frighten his family two separate times in succession. Bufford was remanded to McKean County Jail.
'Who killed Bob Crane?' New podcast explores murder of TV star who began career in Hornell
A new true crime podcast is exploring the brutal murder of a legendary television actor whose road to stardom began in the Maple City. The “APB Cold Case” audio podcast “Unscripted: Who Killed Bob Crane?” looks for answers behind the June 1978 bludgeoning death of “Hogan’s Heroes” star Bob Crane in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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