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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...
NYCBL All-Star list released, local players make the cut
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL) released its respective all-star lists Friday. Both the Horseheads Hitmen and Hornell Steamers are well represented on the list for the West Division. For Horseheads, infielders Matt Procopio and AJ Brotz make the squad. Procopio, a Horseheads High graduate, leads the team in batting […]
Hornell celebrates July 4th in style!
The Maple City came out in big numbers to celebrate freedom and the Independence of the United States of America! Check out the great tractors, motorcycles, first responders, and some of Hornell’s finest!. This gallery made possible by AIMS Self Storage and Moving Center in Hornell NY.
Learn about meal prepping and budgeting in Bath
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) – If you’re interested in learning how to meal prep and budget, this workshop series might be a good option for you. Steuben County 4-H will be utilizing the SNAP-ED NY-Southern Finger Lakes Region’s Fresh Plate Program to present a six-week “Parent and Me 4-H Food Workshop” series that will take place […]
NYS Police investigating fatal ATV crash in Alma
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An ATV accident in Alma left one person dead and another injured Thursday night, according to New York State Police. Around 10 p.m. on July 4, 26-year-old Jesse Bestine and 25-year-old Zachary Barnett, both of Wellsville, were traveling east on County Road 38 when they swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle […]
Allegany County man killed in rollover accident on State Route 371
State Police report that an Allegany County man was killed after a rollover accident on State Route 371 near State Route 21 in Cohocton. Police say a Dodge Caravan was traveling north on State Route 371 when it passed another vehicle in a no-passing zone. The driver, 31-year-old Lukas Ellsessor...
NY Landquest For Sale: Rural Steuben County property has acreage, road frontage, hunting
GALLERY This great recreational property consists of a cabin on 82 acres located in Rexville NY. Situated near the Pennsylvania border in southern Steuben County is this large recreational property and camp. The level lying property consists entirely of timberland with existing trails and some small clearings throughout the forest. A diverse mix of timber comprised of mainly hardwoods with maple, cherry, and oak.
Eric Jones to host sand sculptures class Tuesday
OLEAN — Area artist Eric Jones is preparing again to provide an opportunity to learn and experience the fun of sand sculptures at the Tri-County Arts Council from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Learn the art of shaping sand into stunning creations with Jones, the West Clarksville artist and...
Oswayo Valley, Allegany-Limestone students receive CRCF scholarships
Five area students were recently awarded scholarships stewarded by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. Aubrey Luce and Colton Boser received the Chipmonk Community Hall Scholarship for $600 each. This scholarship fund supports awards for graduating students of Allegany-Limestone Central School, with preference given to a current resident of or a...
Shakespeare company returning to Wellsville with 'Henry V'
WELLSVILLE — The David A. Howe Library welcomes Shake on the Lake! back to its front lawn this summer. The company will perform its interpretation of Shakespeare’s "Henry V," with only five actors taking on the play’s 40 roles, at 6:30 p.m. July 31. There will be...
Olean Oilers Fall 7-1 to Hornell Hitmen in Game 1
HORSEHEADS, NY — In his first appearance of the season, Olean Oilers starting pitcher Caleb Wurzer started the game strong, striking out four batters and allowing no runs over the first three innings. Things fell apart for Wurzer in the fourth inning. He allowed two home runs in a...
Wellsville village committee to consider future of theater building
WELLSVILLE — The local movie theater is coming back into focus. At its last meeting in June, the village board was asked about the former Grande Theater, which is now owned by the village. Thanking the board for purchasing the theater after it was put on the auction block at the county tax auction last year, resident Angela Glickstein suggested the board organize a committee to look into the future of the decades-old theater.
16th annual Lavender Festival returns to Angelica
ANGELICA — The 16th Annual Lavender Festival is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Park Circle, coinciding with the weekly Farmer’s Market. This year’s festival pays tribute to Patricia “Pat” Kaake, one of the original founders of the event. In honor of Kaake, who lost her battle with COVID-19 in 2023, a handmade quilt that was started by her a few years ago will be raffled. Kaake's daughter, Shannon Kaake, completed the quilt in honor of her mother.
The Cherry on Top: Grove Pride Parade 2024
It’s been a month of Pride Parades, but Fire Island saved the best for last in Cherry Grove. Spectators seem to agree that the Cherry Grove Pride Parade held on June 29, 2024, was among the biggest and the best. Weather conditions were ideal; colorful floats abounded, and Homecoming Queen was a big hit with the crowds. It was poignant that 1994 homecoming Queen Joan Van Ness and her wife Lorraine Michels were part of Sugar’s royal court. How lucky we were that Lorraine agreed to take photos when she had so much else to do that day! The second photographer, Robert Levine, also captured the action from every conceivable angle. One sleeper hit of the event was a giant disco ball horse statue! Never a dull moment in Cherry Grove. Sky Tea atop the Cherry Grove Community House Theatre followed. The month-long holiday has concluded, but Pride lives on Fire Island.
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...
NYCBL: Hornell wins third straight, stops Dansville's winning streak
DANSVILLE — On the 4th of July, the Dansville Gliders were hoping to celebrate by winning their fourth game in a row. But instead, the homestanding Steamers would claim a 10-6 victory at Maple City Park as Hornell made it three in row in their win column. The Steamers...
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...
Man charged with attempted murder after shooting at party in Wellsville
Wellsville, N.Y. — A Pennsylvania man faces charges after police said he shot another man at a party Wednesday night in Allegany County. New York State Police responded to a report of a shooting on Smith Hollow Road in Wellsville around 9:45 p.m. Investigators determined Gregory Miller, 54, of...
Pa. man charged with attempted murder after shooting on Smith Hollow Road in Wellsville
A Pennsylvania man was charged with attempted murder and other crimes after allegedly shooting a man during an incident Wednesday night in the Town of Wellsville. Gregory S. Miller, 54 of Penndel, Pa. was charged with second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, first-degree criminal use of a weapon, and several counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
Arrest made in connection to a shooting at an Allegany County party
WELLSVILLE, N.Y. — A Pennsylvania man was arrested in connection to a shooting that happened Wednesday in Allegany County. New York State Police were called to Smith Hollow Road in the Town of Wellsville around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, following a report that someone had been shot at a party.
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