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91-year-old golfer defies the odds on the green
WESTFIELD, Pa. (WETM) —Age is nothing but a number in the world of sports. 91-year-old Bob Tracy has been golfing since he was 75. He is the oldest golfer at the River Valley Country club in Westfield, Pa. “I don’t think too much about it. I just go out and golf. I know I’m not […]
Westfield Public Library
The library has received a donation from Westfield borough. New adult fiction: “Flashpoint” by Catherine Coulter, “Meet Me At The Starlight” by Rachel Hauck, “The Cliffs” by J. Courtney Sullivan, “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore, “Unforgiven” by Shelley Shepard Gray, “A Choice Considered” by Tracie Peterson.
Town of Wellsville to hold special meeting on July 16, 6pm
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting will be held by the Wellsville Town Board, Allegany County, State of New York in the Town Office, Wellsville Municipal Airport in said town on July 16 ,2024 at 6:00 PM for the purpose of discussing The Comprehensive Plan with Allegany Office of Planning.
New surveillance cameras to be installed at Natrona Community Park
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- There have been a lot of issues over the years at Natrona Community Park, the most recent being last Saturday when a fight escalated here and turned into a stabbing.Harrison Township Police Chief Brian Turack says they will soon have another policing tool to utilize in the fight to keep this park safe. That tool, new cameras, and a new police surveillance system in the park."Having a newer camera system down there will tie into our current system that we use throughout the township," said Turack. "It is going to give our officers the ability...
Steamers win seventh in a row, use 5-run fifth inning to topple Oilers
OLEAN — The Hornell Steamers continued their winning ways on Wednesday as they exploded for a 5-run fifth inning to topple the Olean Oilers 7-1 at Bradner Stadium. Hornell took a 2-0 lead in the top of the second inning. Braden McLin smacked an RBI single, scoring Markus Brehm. Nicolas Schwing stepped to the plate and delivered another RBI, scoring McLin.
State and Federal Candidates to March in Wellsville Parade
(WNY News Now) – Belmont, NY – Tom Carle and Dan Brown, candidates for NY’s 23rd Congressional District and NY’s 148th Assembly District respectively, will march with their families and with local Democrats in the Wellsville Balloon Rally parade on Sat., July 13th. The parade, sponsored by the Great Wellsville Balloon Rally, Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit organization, steps off at 11:00 on Wellsville’s historic Main Street.
Democrats to Collect for Food Pantry in Wellsville
Belmont, NY – When the Allegany County Democratic Committee hosts its monthly “Coffee with Democrats” on Saturday, July 20th in Wellsville, they will be collecting non-perishable food and personal care items to be donated to the Catholic Charities Joyce Family Food Pantry. This is one small way county Democrats “serve our community.”
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...
Emergency crews to drain floodwaters in Genesee Township, expected to take days to recede
GENESEE COUNTY, MI - Genesee Township was hit with major “standing water” on Wednesday, July 10. Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl left Genesee County drenched, with totals hovering between 3-6 inches in a roughly 24-hour period from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday afternoon. In Genesee Township,...
Corn husk doll program at Cuba Library on July 22
CUBA — Hear the Haudenosaunee story behind why corn husk dolls have no face and make your own traditional corn husk dolls with Seneca artist Penny Minner. Patrons ages 12 to adult are invited to sign up for this craft program on Monday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Cuba Library.
Interactive storytelling at Cuba Library on July 17
CUBA — Join the Wondermakers, an interactive storytelling duo who bring folktales from around the world to life. Come to the Cuba Library on Wednesday at 1 p.m. for and Adventurous World of Wonder — featuring dragons (friendly), puppets, kings and queens, wolves who dance, and a sword fight (pool toy “swords”).
Hornell Steamers earn 20th win of the season
The Steamers winning streak continues with win over Olean. The Hornell Steamers earned their 20th victory with a 7-1 win over Olean on Wednesday evening. Hornell is now 20-7-1 and have won seven straight contests. The Steamers got on the board in the 2nd inning when Braden McLin (Louisiana Christian)...
City of Hornell Police Department Awarded Over $188,000 in NYS Grant
Chief Murray: “I would also like to thank Captain Sexsmith for his efforts of writing the grant”. The Hornell Police Department (HPD) recently received news that it has been awarded $188,647 in grant funds from the State of New York. The funding is provided to law enforcement offices throughout the state to support technological improvements and investments.
State awards Hornell PD $188,000 grant. Here's how the money will be spent.
The Hornell Police Department will use a nearly $200,000 grant for two new patrol cars, several solar radar traffic signs and technology upgrades at police headquarters. The $188,647 New York state grant gives the Hornell PD new tools to improve public safety and enhance efficiency, city officials said. "We are...
Tornado watch issued across upstate New York
Most of upstate New York is under a tornado watch for Wednesday afternoon and evening as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl pass across the state. The National Weather Service is warning of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms through early Thursday morning, with a flood watch issued for Onondaga, Madison, and Oneida counties.
Tornado Warning: Take Immediate Shelter in Wellsville and Surrounding Areas
(WNY News Now) – A tornado warning has been issued by NWS Buffalo NY effective until 2:15 PM EDT for areas including Wellsville, Alfred, and Whitesville, following the detection of a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado. At 1:58 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm with potential tornado activity...
Bark Peelers Festival draws thousands to Lumber Museum
ULYSSES — This past weekend, the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum showed just what woodhicks were made of as the Bark Peelers’ Festival was held here. The weekend featured skills that woodhicks, loggers and wood laborers, would use in their everyday day lives like burling, crosscut sawing and log skidding. Competitors from the public were able to walk in the shoes of the men and women that worked in the forests of the past through competitions that recreated the skills needed for their jobs.
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