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Belfast Man Arrested on Warrant
A Belfast man was arrested in Olean Tuesday evening on a warrant. 35-year-old Richard L Knapp was reportedly arrested on a warrant issued out of Cattaraugus County Court and was additionally cited for operating a motor vehicle without insurance. Knapp was turned over to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office. His...
Vietnam veteran, dog killed in fire at Genesee Township house
GENESEE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - Firefighters found a Vietnam War veteran and his dog dead after their house caught fire in Genesee Township early Thursday. Genesee Township Fire Chief Don Fremd said the fire was reported around 4:30 a.m. in the 1000 block of Clovis Avenue a short distance east of Saginaw Street in the Beecher area.
Drug Charges for Cuba Resident
A Cuba man was arrested in Olean on drug charges Tuesday evening. According to Olean police, 43-year-old Christopher E Herron was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance for allegedly possessing cocaine, as well as misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, along with a number of motor vehicle charges.
Multiple Traffic Charges for Alabama Man in Wellsville
WELLSVILLE, NY — The Wellsville Police Department has reported the arrest of Don M. Chitiyo, a 35-year-old Alabama resident, on multiple traffic-related charges. The arrest occurred on Saturday, July 13,…
Bolivar-Richburg lists 4th-quarter honor rolls
BOLIVAR — Bolivar-Richburg Central School announced its honor rolls for the fourth quarter of the 2023-24 school year. Grade 12: David Abdo, Caden Allen, Trey Buchholz, Sarah Crawford, Anthony Densmore, Anthony Donoghue Jr, Cayden Gaines, Reiss Gaines, Caden Giardini, Kylee Gruber, Roman Johnston, Brian Learn, Destiny Learn, Travis Martin, Natasha Metz, Caleb Miller, Zachary Mitchell, Claire Pangburn, Alexandria Parker, Sarah Perkins, Trevor Pforter, Kayley Putnam-Bacon, Aydin Sisson, Aiden Smith, Kori Thomas, Brena Walp, Nebula Wilson-Smith.
Playoff hat trick for Randoph’s Nelson in Penn-York
WELLSVILLE — Griffin Nelson is certainly getting his money’s worth in the Penn-York Junior Golf League season. Monday, at Wellsville Country Club, Nelson finished first in the boys’ Division I for the third consecutive week. Also, for the third straight week, one of his competitors finished 18 holes with an identical score.
Jones Memorial Hospital birthing center receives donation from local church
WELLSVILLE — The Dr. F. Clifton Miller Birthing Center at Jones Memorial Hospital received a donation of nearly $1,200 from the Andover First Baptist Church. Church members competed in teams — "girls vs. boys" — to collect change May 12 through June 16 for the initiative. In just over a month, the boys raised $603.45, while the girls raised $585.65, thanks to a last-minute donation.
Great Wellsville Balloon Rally a community effort
WELLSVILLE — The 47th Great Wellsville Balloon Rally will get up, up and away Friday — but things start rockin’ on Thursday. The GWBR plans four launches each year. They take place at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 6 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. But there...
Sports Roundup: Lizards offense comes up short in loss to Steamers
HORNELL — The Salamanca Lizards’ negative trend continued on July 13 as they fell to the Hornell Steamers for their eighth loss in their last nine games. As has been the case over the course of their last few fixtures, the Lizards offense flexed its might early on, but were unable to produce with consistency as they lost 7-3 to the NYCBL West Division-leading Steamers.
Elkland abruptly adjourns meeting
Elkland Borough Council failed to handle agenda business at the July 11 meeting after the agenda was rearranged without comment. After calling the meeting to order, council President Wendy Sherman Graham called an executive session for personnel and legal matters, originally scheduled for later in the meeting. Those attending the meeting were told to leave the building.
Galeton 5K For Fireworks sees 150 runners
The Galeton 5K For Fireworks took place on Saturday, July 6 where they saw 150 runners compete in the race with Brandon Crosby taking a first-place finish with a time of 20:05.70. The full list of finishers can be found below:. 1. Brandon Crosby — 20:05.70. 2. Carl Bryant...
Community Calendar
Endless Mountain Music Festival — Kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. with “Opening Night Fireworks” in Steadman Theatre, Commonwealth University, Mansfield. There is a fee. FMI: www.endlessmountain.net or 570-787-7800. Food Fun Fridays — 5-8 p.m. at the Courthouse Square in Coudersport with live music, food trucks and...
Accident lie leads to charges for Wellsboro man
Galeton, Pa. — A Wellsboro man got into legal trouble after he tried blaming a group of teens for a crash, police say. Instead, police discovered Dakota Travis Wells, 24, had not only been responsible for the crash on May 7, he had also purchased a pack of beer for the teens, according to Galeton police. Surveillance video showed Wells pulled into the Nittany Minit Mart in Galeton just before...
Two New Provisional Fire Fighters For Hornell
The Board of Public Safety unanimously approved appointments for Austin Wheatcraft and Justin Morse as provisional firefighter trainees at their July meeting. Austin Wheatcraft, a 2022 graduate of Haverling Central School, has an extensive firefighting background. Chief Frank Brzozowski detailed, “Austin has worked his way up the ranks and has shown dedication to firefighting and public safety throughout his life. Starting as a junior firefighter, and working his way to senior volunteer firefighter for the Bath Volunteer Fire Department, Austin has shown he is highly motivated and dedicated. His hard-working nature was highlighted during the interview, and last year, he was recognized as responding to the most calls as a volunteer. Our department has a high call volume, and we have great expectations and believe Austin will do well for our department.”
Pios fall to Auburn, Steamers win tenth straight game
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Hornell Steamers’ win streak continued, while the Elmira Pioneers and Horseheads Hitmen fell. The Hornell Steamers pushed their win streak to 10 straight games, on Sunday. The NYCBL’s best team, defeated Dansville 6-3 on road. Hornell shutout the Gliders through 5 frames, before giving up a run in each inning. […]
Potrzebowski Jr Tops Woodhull Raceway Feature
WOODHULL, NY – Ajay Potrzebowski Jr won the 25-lap Modified feature event at the Woodhull Raceway on Saturday night, beating Dayton Brewer to the line by over 2 seconds. Jake Dgien came home in third with Josh Keesey and Carter Crooker completing the top five. (Full story to follow)
Coudersport Rotary marks 100 years, oldest member still active
Coudersport Rotary Club celebrated 100 years of community, state and national service on Saturday, July 13 with a picnic in Mitchell Park. In attendance was their longest-standing member who can claim almost as many years as the Rotary Club. “They say, ‘You’re almost as old as the club,’” said 91-year-old...
Elizabeth “Beth” (McCabe) Shults, of North Hornell
NORTH HORNELL – Elizabeth “Beth” (McCabe) Shults, 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, Thursday afternoon (July 11, 2024) at her home on Seneca Road. Born in Hornell on March 12, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth “Betty”...
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