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Allegany County man dies after Cohocton crash
COHOCTON, N.Y. (WETM) — A 26-year-old man from Allegany County was killed during a crash in Cohocton on Wednesday evening. According to the New York State Police Department, a 2017 Dodge Caravan traveling north on State Route 371 near State Route 21 crashed at about 4:55 p.m. on July 3 after passing another vehicle in […]
Bent Brass Will Perform in Portville July 10
PORTVILLE, NY — The 2024 Music in the Park series will feature a performance by Bent Brass on Wednesday. Concerts in the series will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park, North Main Street at Maple Avenue. The series will continue through Sept. 4. The schedule includes:
A historic run for Wellsville 10u Little League team results in District 2 title; story and photos
On June 23 at 2 p.m., the first game of the 10u Little League All-Star bracket took place as LeRoy downed Wellsville, 7-4. That dropped the Wellsville team into the consolation bracket and the team would not only have to fight all the way back, but even if they were to win, they would go against the champions from the Cattaraugus County bracket with a loss.
Boxing for Books: Life is a Fight and Live Music in Belfast July 19th
The Belfast Public Library is excited to announce “Boxing for Books,” in collaboration with the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame. Scheduled for July 19th at 6:00 PM at St. Patrick’s Hall, 31 East Hughes Street, Belfast, this event will be a fun night out for all who attend.
One Dead, One Injured after ATV Accident in Alma
An ATV accident in Alma left one person dead and another injured Thursday night, according to New York State Police. According to police, 26-year-old Jesse Bestine and 25-year-old Zachary Barnett, both of Wellsville, were traveling east on County Road 38 the night of July 4, when they swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle, causing the ATV to overturn several times.
Two Horseheads Hitmen, Five Hornell Steamers selected to play in NYCBL All-Star Game
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) - The NYCBL All-Star Game rosters were announced on Friday as two Horseheads Hitmen and five Hornell Steamers were selected to the West Division team. Both players selected from the Horseheads Hitmen are locals Matt Procopio and A.J. Brotz. Procopio, a Horseheads grad, leads the Hitmen with...
What’s next at First Step in Wellsville
Family resources center on Main Street Wellsville is open Monday thru Thursday. Monday, July 8th: Strollers Strolls Walking program 11-12 PM. Messy Play Time 12-2 PM. Tuesday, July 9th: DPIL Story Time and Activity 9-11 Am, Striving and Thriving New Mom’s and Mom to be program 1-2 PM. Wednesday,...
Barbara Ann Davis, 89, Wellsville
Barbara Ann DAVIS, 89, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Andover, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in Wellsville Manor Care Center. Born January 20, 1935, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Emerald and Inez Kenyon Ordiway. On August 27, 1960, in Genesee, PA, she married Harold L. “Smoky” Rennells, who...
Police reports: Police investigating fatal ATV accident in Alma
ALMA — A 25-year-old Wellsville man was killed Thursday in an ATV accident in Allegany County, New York State Police reported Friday. Police were called at approximately 10 p.m. to the scene of the ATV accident on County Road 38 in the town of Alma. An investigation determined that...
Wellsville tops ECLV 11-3 for District 2 age 8-10 title
LITTLE VALLEY — Wellsville Little League came back from a first-round loss in the Allegany County Bracket to win New York District 2 Little League Baseball (age 8-10) championship Friday. Wellsville defeated Ellicottville/Cattaraugus-Little Valley 11-3. Matt Helveston and Maddoc Johnson led Wellsville with two hits apiece, while Wyatt Green...
Wellsville’s Green bounces back from injury, claims POY
In their own respects, Alex Green, Trey Buchholz and Luke Petryszak made the most of their respective senior years and, in turn, earned the top Big 30 baseball All-Star honors. Green, the catcher for sectional champion Wellsville, collected the top prize: the Bill Husband Memorial Big 30 Player of the...
Wellsville’s Cowburn, F/S’ Ross reign in Big 30 again
Once again, Makenzie Cowburn and Nevaeh Ross pitched their teams to Long Island. And once again, both high school softball aces out of Allegany County collected major hardware in the year-end Big 30 Softball All-Star honors. Last year, Wellsville’s Cowburn and Friendship/Scio’s Ross shared the honor of Co-Pitcher of the...
Science Heroes at Cuba Library Wednesday
CUBA — Join Science Heroes on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle. Come to the Cuba Library on at 1 p.m. for the Adventure of the Lost Treasure. Along the way, the audience helps the performer conduct exciting science experiments that bring this story to life. Experiment with chemical reactions, air pressure, physical explosions and more. Don’t miss this exciting and interactive STEM learning adventure.
Passenger killed in rollover crash identified
A passenger who was killed during a rollover crash in Steuben County has been identified. On July 3, at approximately 4:55 p.m., New York State Police in Bath responded to a motor vehicle accident on State Route 371 near State Route 21 in the town of Cohocton. A preliminary investigation revealed that a vehicle driven by Lukas J. Ellsessor, 31, of Angelica, NY, was traveling north on State Route 371 when it passed another vehicle in a no-passing zone, according to troopers. Ellsessor lost control of the vehicle, causing it to exit the roadway and roll over, troopers said.
Community Calendar
Food Fun Fridays — 5-8 p.m. at the Courthouse Square in Coudersport with live music, food trucks and vendors, yard games and more. FMI: Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook. Chair Yoga — Offered at the S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library in Port Allegany at 10 a.m. Free....
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