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Kersey High School/Fox Twp. Schools Reunion honors vets, awards scholarship
KERSEY — The Kersey High School/Fox Township Schools Reunion was held on Saturday at the Red Fern with 58 people in attendance. Honored classes were those who graduated in 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959 and 1964. Alumni who were veterans were presented lap quilts that were made by a group...
Safe Kids Southern Tier New York partners with Olean YMCA to enhance sun safety
OLEAN — Safe Kids Southern Tier New York is excited to announce its collaboration with the Olean YMCA to provide sunscreen dispensers at the newly opened Erick Laine Outdoor Center. The partnership aims to promote sun safety and enhance the enjoyment of the community's favorite summer activities at this...
Grand jury indicts St. Marys man on firearms trafficking
ERIE, Pa. — A resident of St. Marys has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Erie for violating federal firearms laws, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced Tuesday. The three-count indictment named Gary James Murray, 44, as the sole defendant and was unsealed on July 15...
CRCF Will Host Graphic Design and Branding Seminar
The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation will hold its second Nonprofit Link and Learn Seminar of the year, “Essentials of Graphic Design and Branding for Nonprofits” on Aug. 16. Digital marketing expert Mark Fischer will lead the session, which will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the...
'I hope he wins, he deserves it': Trump backers relieved, energized after his brush with death
ALLEGANY — Dave Decker was watching a live news feed as former President Donald Trump had opened his speech Saturday evening at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa. "I was sitting at home watching. (Trump) was talking and then, all of the sudden, it looked like he got stung," the Cuba resident said Monday evening during the reception hour before July's Right Thinkers panel discussion at The Hall in Allegany.
MOSQUITO CONTROL NOTICE
The Cattaraugus County Health Department may conduct aerial spraying to kill mosquito larvae in breeding areas located in the townships of: Allegany, Carrollton, Great Valley, Hinsdale, Olean, Portville and Salamanca. Copies of maps indicating the proposed treatment sites, together with this notification, have been placed in the Town Clerk’s office in the Towns of Allegany, Carrollton, Great Valley, Hinsdale, Olean, Portville and Salamanca; in the Village Clerk’s office in the Village of Portville; and in the City Clerk’s office in the cities of Olean and Salamanca. These maps will be available for public viewing during the Clerk’s regular business hours and online at: https://www.cattco.org/health/services/environmental-health/cattaraugus-county-mosquito-spraying-areas-map-viewer.
Our opinion: A nice addition to three downtowns
City and county officials are making a nice addition to three county downtowns that capitalizes on one of the county’s biggest tourism assets. A state Department Conservation and Natural Resources grant through the Route 6 Alliance is covering the cost for bike racks and repair stations in Warren, Tidioute and Youngsville. The racks are coming first to Warren with plans to put racks in Tidioute and Youngsville later. Bike repair stations will also follow.
Men’s Am sets July 29 entry deadline for 88th tourney
OLEAN — This Year’s 88th annual Men’s Amateur is booked for July 31 — Aug. 4 at Bartlett Country Club, which has hosted all or part of the area’s premier match-play tournament 64 times. The tourney will open with an 18-hole medal qualifying round Wednesday,...
Toss some cornhole bags to raise money for Olean Youth Hockey Aug. 10
ALLEGANY — The Olean Area Youth Hockey Association wants people to trade in their ice skates for some bean bags and enter the OAYHA 18U Ka-Bar Blades Cornhole Tournament on Aug. 10 at Allegany Fireman’s Park. “This event is a fundraiser for our 18U team to go to...
Suicide prevention training aimed at saving lives
WILCOX — Penn State Extension educators will lead a training, “Question, Persuade and Refer,” developed by the QPR Institute. Participants can learn to recognize warning signs of suicide in friends, coworkers, family members or neighbors in need. This in-person workshop will be held from 7 to 8:30...
Oilers bounce back, sweep Genesee doubleheader 9-7, 7-5
HOUGHTON — An up-and-down season for the Olean Oilers took a much-needed upswing Wednesday night. The Oilers bounced back from a Tuesday night loss in their home finale by sweeping the Genesee Rapids in a doubleheader at Houghton University by scores of 9-7 and 7-5. In Game 1, Olean...
Next garden club speaker Monday in Allegany
ALLEGANY — The Enchanted Mountain Garden Club of Allegany has announced Lyn Chimera as the next speaker in their EMGC Lecture Series at 2 p.m. Monday at 51 W. Main St. in the village. Chimera, a master gardener, lecturer and consultant/coach, will present “Native Plants for Year-Round Color.” Her...
On The Record
C. WARREN COUNTY – DISTRICT JUDGE RAYMOND ZYDONIK. Disorderly conduct. Dylan M. Delafuente-Chavez, 21, Sheffield, was charged by City of Warren police on July 10 with disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and public drunkenness from an incident that occurred on June 29 in the City of Warren. Possession with intent...
Hospice receives May donations
Hospice of Warren County received contributions during the month of May: Mary E. Allen, Kevin Allen, JoAnne Anderson, Carol Baughman, Donna Higginson, Mary Culp, Shannon Dunham, Donald Johnson, Francis Lamay, Linda Lou Lucas, Stan Kobielski, James McDunn, Carol Musante, Neil North, Dr. Anne Rassiga, Julie Ross, Daniel Ruhlman, Barry N. Simon, E. Joan Wozneak, Toby Rohlin, Marian Ziki.
Warren council hears feedback on Breezeline
The City of Warren has indicated its intent to renegotiate its franchise agreement with Breezeline, formerly Atlantic Broadband. It’s a complex agreement but it generates about $80,000 in revenue to the city in exchange for right of way access. A public hearing was held Monday night to hear from...
2024-25 Showcase Homes Player Profile: Tysen Beimel, St. Marys
TYSEN BEIMEL – JUNINOR – ST. MARYS. Siblings: (younger) Nolan- Bocce ball; (younger) Payton- softball. Social Media Handles: Instagram- Tysenbeimel; Facebook- Tysenbeimel. Highlights: D9 champs (2022-2023). All-tournament team (2023-2024) College Athletics plan if applicable: I’m planning on playing college baseball, and I’m uncommitted. Q&A. Q: How...
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