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Elkland District Court
The following individuals are scheduled to appear in Elkland District Court, judge James Edgcomb presiding. Tyler Lynn LaPoint, 29, of Tioga was charged by Pennsylvania State Police with unlawful use of medical marijuana and exceeding posted speed limit by 14 miles per hour. LaPoint was observed traveling over the posted speed limit while traveling Tioga River Road in Lawrence Township June 9.
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...
Services for Carol A. Yule set for July 20 in Wellsville
Lecanto, FL – The friends and family of Carol A. Yule are invited to call on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 11 am to 12 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home of Wellsville, New York, 34 West State Street. Her Graveside service will follow at 12:15 pm in Fairlawn Cemetery of Scio. Carol passed on April 16, 2024. To read her complete obituary please visit the website of Charles E. Davis Funeral Home of Inverness, FL.
Genesee Twp. neighbors clean up homes after flooding
GENESEE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - Mid-Michigan neighborhoods are still picking up the pieces after Wednesday's storm. At 6 p.m. Wednesday, the floodwater on Freedom Lane in Genesee Township was knee-high. Now, the water outside has drained away and the focus is on what's trapped inside the house. "The first day,...
Authority recommends Elkland clean water tank
ELKLAND — The Elkland Borough Authority agreed to recommend that the Elkland borough council inspect and clean the community’s water storage tank. According to authority members at the July 10 meeting, the borough has not performed the tank’s annual cleaning as required by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Newest trail shelter nears completion: Susquehannock Trail Club News by Bill Boyd
Yes, the Cherry Springs trail shelter is nearing completion. Yes, I know it has been a drawn-out project. We’ve had several issues to deal with including, but not limited to, getting a crew together, the unusual hot weather we’ve experienced along with a few days of quite stormy weather.
Nelson supervisors hear road, tree concerns
NELSON TWP. — The supervisors here heard complaints about road conditions and dangerous trees at the July 8 meeting. Residents voiced concerns about River Street road conditions and the potential for trees hanging over the roadway to fall. Branches from one trees near the roadway were moved however the trees are the responsibility of the property owner.
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...
Hornell Elks Veteran, Family Picnic set for July 20 at Kanakadea Park. How to register.
Hornell Elks Lodge 354 is rolling out the red carpet for veterans and their families this month with a free summer-time event at a popular Steuben County park. The Elks are partnering with the Veterans One-Stop Center for a 12-County Veteran and Family Picnic, from noon to 4 p.m., July 20, at Kanakadea Park just outside the City of Hornell.
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.
Wellsville’s Green wins Section 5 Independent POY
Wellsville senior catcher Alex Green won the Section 5 Independent league Player of the Year honor, topping a field of four candidates for the prize. Section 5 Independent teams, without a league themselves, banded together to present postseason awards and all-star teams this year. Green won the top prize, with Wellsville teammate Tyler Vogel, Greece Olympia/Odyssey’s Tyler Ashton and Bloomfield’s Kyler Dredger also nominated.
Great Wellsville Balloon Rally Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday
WELLSVILLE — While freedom of speech and expression is a constitutional right, organizers hoped that common sense and community decorum will win out as the Great Wellsville Balloon Rally Parade gets ready to step off this Saturday. The annual parade, one of the biggest in Wellsville, has been organized...
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...
Spencerport man arrested on assault charge after injury of sergeant in Bath
SPENCERPORT, N.Y. (WETM) – A Spencerport man has been arrested after an incident that led to the injury of a sergeant in Bath at the end of June. According to the Village of Bath Police Department, David C. Cervantes, 38, was arrested on Saturday, June 29, on the charge of assault in the second degree, […]
'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.
Jones Memorial Hospital neurology, rheumatology and infusion center opens in Hornell Medical Office
From left – Dr. Carlos Sollero, Jill Klipich; Office Manager, Pam Colerick; Infusion RN, Jada Goodridge; LPN, Connie Appleby; LPN, Angela Space-Williams; Receptionist. Ahead of schedule, the Jones Memorial Hospital neurology, rheumatology and infusion center in the Hornell Medical Office building at 7309 Seneca Rd. N, Suite 116 is open for patients. The new state clinic offers office visits for neurology and rheumatology, as well as infusions for these patients and general infusions, with a large state of the art infusion suite including 6 infusion chairs, nutrition center, social worker and on site providers. The $1.5 million project was completed through a partnership with JMH and the University of Rochester Medical Center. The clinic also welcomes two new providers to the region – Dr. Carlos Sollero of the Neurology Department and Dr. Vanessa Browne of the Rheumatology Department. They will join the existing rheumatology team, including Dr. James VanDeWall and David Roae, NP, at the location.
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