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Generations Performs July 8 in Cuba
CUBA, NY — Generations will perform in the July 1 Monday evening concert series on the lawn of Cuba-Rushford Central Elementary School, 15 Elm St. Concerts are scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. The lineup for the summer series featuring area talent is below. The sole Saturday show scheduled for Aug. 3 is Broadway Review, scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER July 15: Panloco Steel Drum Band July 22: Six Pence Duo July 29: Brian Ash and Pete Gilroy Saturday, Aug. 3: Broadway Review, 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5: NY Standard Time Aug. 12: The Chumps Aug. 19: The...
Coudersport Police Search for Missing Person
Coudersport Borrough Police are asking the public’s help in finding a missing person. Cody Thomas was last seen Wednesday at 5:30 pm near the 4th Street bridge in Coudersport. He is 5’7″ approximately 140lbs. He is considered an endangered person. If you see him please contact Coudersport...
New Wellsville Central School Board meets tonight, three new members to be sworn in
This meeting is open to the public, 6pm, Elementary School. Trish Haggerty, Dr. James Gilfert, and Jason Mattison will join the board of education tonight after being sworn into office by top district official Emily Peavey. District superintendent David Foster will also be sworn into office and will continue his role until August 26.
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:
Portville's Mitchell named Youth of the Week
The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau is pleased to announce that this week’s featured Youth Citizenship Award recipient is Gwenyth Mitchell. She is the daughter of Daniel and Anne Mitchell and a graduate of Portville Central School. Mitchell was nominated by her school counselor, who describes her as the epitome...
ATV club to hold public meeting on expanding access
The Potter County ATV/UTV Club will host a second public meeting on July 16 starting at 6 p.m. in the Potter County Snowmobile Association Clubhouse, 942 N. Hollow Road, Coudersport. The open house-style meeting is being hosted by PC ATV/UTV to update the community on the status of its planning...
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 […]
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.
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,...
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.
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...
Zachary J. Barnett, 25, Wellsville
Zachary J. BARNETT, 25, of Wellsville, NY, died Thursday, July 4, 2024. Born April 2, 1999, in Wellsville, he was the son of Dale A. and Tina L. Durgan Barnett. He was employed as a painter. Since age nine, he attended the Canandaigua Pageant of Steam, where he was an...
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 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...
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