Genesee Township
LATEST NEWS
Oldest living Portville alum to celebrate 79th reunion Friday
OLEAN — Estelle “Stella” Pockalny Olkosky Wood will be the highlight at this year’s Portville Central School Alumni Banquet when she is honored as the school’s oldest alum. Hosted this Friday by the Class of 1984 at The Old Library Restaurant, Wood will be celebrating...
Organizers again want to host 'Portville's Got Talent'
PORTVILLE — Tim Emley recalls several years ago, when the first edition of “Portville’s Got Talent” was staged, a large crowd cheering on the contestants. The event was a way for Portville to celebrate and appreciate talented young residents in the area, while also showcasing what was best about the town and village.
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,...
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...
Pink Ladies (4 HRs) cruise; Angee’s tops Randy’s
The Pink Ladies smacked four home runs en route to a convincing 20-0 triumph over Talty’s on Thursday night in Olean Women’s Softball League action. Rachel Confer led the way at Forness Park, going 5-for-5 with two home runs and two doubles. Elyse Graham and Chrissy Martin both went 3-for-4 with a home run and a double for the winners.
Olean city zoning board to hold four hearings July 25
OLEAN — An expanded South Union Street business footprint and an event space with short-term rentals are among public hearings coming up for the city Zoning Board of Appeals later this month. The ZBA on Thursday set four hearings for July 25 in the council chambers at the Olean...
Nancy Lou Herrington
Affectionately known as “Mama Herrington” to the little girls she cared for in Clarksville, Tn, she hosted tea parties and played Barbies; and played Oscar the Grouch and a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle to Katie, Joseph and Sarah in Olean, New York. “Silly Grandma” to Cullen, her grandson,...
Event to raise awareness of domestic violence
The annual Domestic Violence Awareness event in Roultette will be held on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 in Roulette. This year the theme is “Because It Matters….”. The event will be held at the Roulette Fire Hall and many events to help raise money and awareness...
Churches in Friendship, NY Launch “Bless Every Home” Prayer Initiative
(WNY News Now) – Friendship, NY – A coalition of local churches in Friendship is embarking on a transformative mission to “Bless Every Home” through ongoing prayer, aiming to foster community revival and transformation. The What God is Doing in Friendship alliance of churches is seeking...
'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.
Canisteo-Greenwood’s BOE Reorganizational Meeting Was Held Last Night
The Canisteo-Greenwood school board has re-elected Mike Nisbet as CG BOE president and Marcy Bradley as school board vice president. Btw, did you know that Canisteo-Greenwood is going to offer a course on radio?. From the CG Facebook Page: Mr. Romanchock is at the American Radio Relay League ARRL headquarters...
Event schedule for the 108th Annual Firemen Convention in Whitesville NY
We are excited to announce the event schedule for this year’s convention. Mark your calendars and join us for a time filled with camaraderie and fun!. 4:00pm – Association Business Meeting registration opens *FIREMEN ONLY*. 6:00pm – Business Meeting *FIREMEN ONLY*. Dinner to follow (location provided at...
Olean’s East State Street Construction to Cause Significant Traffic Delays
(WNY News Now) – Olean – Olean’s East State Street will experience major traffic disruptions as Phase III of Walkable Olean continues. Construction on East State Street from Front Street to North Union Street will reduce traffic to one lane, causing significant delays. Detours will be in place, and motorists are advised to find alternate…
Adrian Vladimir Gregory-Kielbasa, 26, Angelica
Angelica, NY – Adrian Vladimir Gregory-Kielbasa, 26, of Center Street, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in the Town of Cohocton. He was born January 23, 1998, in Batavia, the son of Jason Kielbasa and Miranda Gregory. Adrian was raised in Elba and Scio, graduating from Scio Central...
Alert-Sex Offender Relocation Notice
(WNY News Now) – Alert-Sex Offender relocation notice. TIM LEWIS has moved from 22 PLEASANT STREET APT 2, WELLSVILLE, NY 14895 to 106 MADISON ST APT 6, WELLSVILLE, NY 14895 INSTRUCTIONS: Please access the Sex Offender Sub-directory from the Division of Criminal Justice Services website by clicking on the following link for additional details for…
Hinsdale Man Faces Strangulation, Assault Charges
A Hinsdale man has been charged with allegedly strangling someone. According to Olean police, 23-year-old John W See was charged early Wednesday morning with felony strangulation as well as misdemeanor assault. These charges stemmed from a reported domestic incident. See was released with an appearance ticket.
Hydrant flushing starts this Saturday in the City of Hornell
The water work will take place overnight, July 13-19 The City of Hornell will be flushing hydrants in the Town of Hornellsville, Village of North Hornell and the City of Hornell between the hours of 11:00 pm and 7:00 am starting Saturday, July 13th through July 19th. Residents are encouraged...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.