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Two New Provisional Fire Fighters For Hornell
The Board of Public Safety unanimously approved appointments for Austin Wheatcraft and Justin Morse as provisional firefighter trainees at their July meeting. Austin Wheatcraft, a 2022 graduate of Haverling Central School, has an extensive firefighting background. Chief Frank Brzozowski detailed, “Austin has worked his way up the ranks and has shown dedication to firefighting and public safety throughout his life. Starting as a junior firefighter, and working his way to senior volunteer firefighter for the Bath Volunteer Fire Department, Austin has shown he is highly motivated and dedicated. His hard-working nature was highlighted during the interview, and last year, he was recognized as responding to the most calls as a volunteer. Our department has a high call volume, and we have great expectations and believe Austin will do well for our department.”
Coudersport Rotary marks 100 years, oldest member still active
Coudersport Rotary Club celebrated 100 years of community, state and national service on Saturday, July 13 with a picnic in Mitchell Park. In attendance was their longest-standing member who can claim almost as many years as the Rotary Club. “They say, ‘You’re almost as old as the club,’” said 91-year-old...
Elizabeth “Beth” (McCabe) Shults, of North Hornell
NORTH HORNELL – Elizabeth “Beth” (McCabe) Shults, 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, Thursday afternoon (July 11, 2024) at her home on Seneca Road. Born in Hornell on March 12, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth “Betty”...
Hinsdale Man Charged with Impersonation in Olean
A Hinsdale man was charged after the report of an unwanted person in Olean late Monday night. Olean Police charged 38-year-old Kyle W. Fanton with criminal impersonation and falsely reporting an emergency. Fanton was released with an appearance ticket.
St. Bonaventure hosting dinner to help sustain Warming House for years to come
For 50 years, St. Bonaventure University’s student-run Warming House has been addressing the food insecurity crisis in the Olean area. In recognition of the golden anniversary of the Olean soup kitchen, the university is striving to ensure the Warming House is around for at least another 50 years. To...
Allegany County Fair And Alfred Univ’s Most Arts Festival – Is Going On This Week
In Allegany County there are two big things going on this week – the Allegany County Fair in Angelica, and the Most Arts festival in Alfred. Today’s line up for the most arts festival at Alfred University – there is a young pianist competition finalist competition at 230 at the Alfred U Miller Center and there is Music under the stars. Tonight at 6:30pm to 10:30pm at the Alfred University Ceramics Art Museum.
The Sportsman's Corner
I recently re-read the late Jim Bashline’s “Night Fishing for Trout,” a fly-fishing book published in 1973. Bashline’s book was unique since it was a departure from the usual treatises about matching fly hatches during daylight hours. I probably should not have re-read the book since...
Pepper, the foul-mouthed parrot, has found a home
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The Niagara SPCA introduced Pepper, a potty-mouthed parrot, to the world last month. That one, fun social media post led to over 400 inquiries about Pepper, and a ton of vetting, as the animal shelter attempted to find a new home for the bird. Pepper...
Accident lie leads to charges for Wellsboro man
Galeton, Pa. — A Wellsboro man got into legal trouble after he tried blaming a group of teens for a crash, police say. Instead, police discovered Dakota Travis Wells, 24, had not only been responsible for the crash on May 7, he had also purchased a pack of beer for the teens, according to Galeton police. Surveillance video showed Wells pulled into the Nittany Minit Mart in Galeton just before...
Port A's town square nears completion of renovation
Port Allegany borough manager Jeremy Morey gave a walk-through tour of the newly-renovated Town Square as Jim Kallenborn from Pine Valley Nursery continued to work on the project. The project consisted of removing 13 trees from the square, including nine pin oaks and four crabapple trees. PV Paving put in...
Police reports 7/15/24
Friday, 1:59 p.m., one injury was reported following a one-vehicle accident involving a bicycle at the intersection of West State and North Seventh streets. A vehicle operated by Eric M. Firkel, 39, of Eldred, Pa., reportedly struck a bicycle crossing outside the crosswalk. A juvenile bicycle operator was transported to Olean General Hospital for treatment of reported abrasions.
Comptroller: Counties, towns to see 2% tax cap as inflation slows
Inflation has slowed over the last year, but area counties and towns will again be hit by the property tax cap. The Office of the State Comptroller reported that local governments with calendar-based fiscal years will see property taxes capped at 2% again when they prepare budgets later this year.
Sports Roundup: Lizards offense comes up short in loss to Steamers
HORNELL — The Salamanca Lizards’ negative trend continued on July 13 as they fell to the Hornell Steamers for their eighth loss in their last nine games. As has been the case over the course of their last few fixtures, the Lizards offense flexed its might early on, but were unable to produce with consistency as they lost 7-3 to the NYCBL West Division-leading Steamers.
Multiple Traffic Charges for Alabama Man in Wellsville
WELLSVILLE, NY — The Wellsville Police Department has reported the arrest of Don M. Chitiyo, a 35-year-old Alabama resident, on multiple traffic-related charges. The arrest occurred on Saturday, July 13,…
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