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Allegany-Limestone grads receive Higgins, other CRCF scholarship awards
ALLEGANY — Five recent Allegany-Limestone graduates have been awarded scholarships from the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. Sughosh Kondur received the Joseph and Cecily Higgins Scholarship. The scholarship, established by Joseph and Cecily Higgins, is for an Allegany-Limestone Central School senior who intends to pursue a STEM (science, technology, engineering...
Little Valley alumni gather for annual reunion banquet
LITTLE VALLEY — The annual Little Valley Central School Alumni banquet was held June 29 at the Corporate Building on the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds with 200 members and guests attending. Goode’s Restaurant of Gowanda catered the event. President Kevin Andrew opened the business meeting thanking the board, volunteers...
State & Union: Arts Council awarded funds for 'Community Sports' mural
The Olean Local Development Corporation has chosen the Tri-County Arts Council as its recipient of the OLDC Community Driven Project Fund for 2024, with money used to complete a mural at Sports Locker. TCAC has applied three years in a row, and OLDC has awarded the arts cultural group three...
Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert returns July 20, now at Bradner Stadium
OLEAN — Back for its fifth year of good music, good food and good company, the Southern Tier Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert will raise donations in support of wounded and disabled veterans from a new venue this year. The event returns Saturday, July 20, at Bradner Stadium. Doors open...
SBU students to develop marketing campaign for Franciscan convent during study abroad experience
ST. BONAVENTURE — As 15 St. Bonaventure University students immerse themselves in Italian culture through a five-week study abroad session in Sorrento, Italy, this month, they’ll also have the opportunity to explore and promote the Franciscan roots of a convent there. The Bonnies abroad have been granted the...
New superintendent named at Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School
Following an extensive search, the Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District Board of Education approved the appointment of David Foster as superintendent at a recent meeting. Ben Stoll, Cattaraugus-Little Valley Board of Education President, said that the board was focused on finding a superintendent with a wide breadth of experience to...
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.
How a legacy came to light
BRADFORD, Pa. — This is a story that was almost snuffed out. It spans three centuries, several generations and multiple communities — and comes together as if it were patented. It is a story that, Jack Gorton and Ron Orris knew, had to be told. The legacy of...
New nature based art retreats focus on fiber arts with Ellicottville native
The Springville Center for the Arts and Olmsted Camp in Sardinia, together with Blubird Studio, are pleased to announce a series of nature-based outdoor learning retreats through a collaboration with Artist, Curator and Art Educator Tami Fuller of East Aurora. Fuller, a native of Ellicottville, teaches art workshops that are...
Donald ‘Don’ E. Wilson
Donald “Don” E. Wilson, 72, of Delevan, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his residence. Don worked as a plumber for Benzinger Plumbing & Heating in Orchard Park. He took care in leading a healthy lifestyle and he thoroughly enjoyed skiing as well as ice skating, playing hockey and cutting wood. He also enjoyed rides on his motorcycle and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Old Times Remembered for July 11 through 17
July 16, 1874: SALAMANCA — The repairs in the Dudley House, which have been going on for some time past, are now completed. The house has been thoroughly overhauled; it has been newly painted and papered throughout, and the interior arrangements have been materially improved. Whoever assumes the management of the house will find it in good shape to make a popular hotel.
Roger Zahm
A Celebration of Life for Roger Zahm, who passed away on May 27, 2024, will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Onoville Marina Park, 704 West Perimeter Road, Steamburg, NY. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Roger’s life with an informal picnic. Food and drinks will be provided.
Community Contributions: Randolph Organizations Receive $12K From John Edward McLaughlin Family Fund
RANDOLPH – The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation recently awarded more than $12,000 in grants to organizations in Randolph through the John Edward McLaughlin Family Fund. The endowment fund was established in 2007 to support charitable activities in Randolph. Through an annual grant application, financial assistance from the fund is...
Police reports 7/12/24
Wednesday, 6:12 p.m., Johnathon P. Wilkins, 24, of 320 S. Fourth St., was charged with second-degree criminal contempt, a class A misdemeanor, and second-degree harassment, a violation. The charges stem from a reported domestic incident. Wilkins’ status was not reported. Thursday, 8:28 a.m., Courtney L. Brown, 30, of 303...
Olean Library to host estate planning workshop
OLEAN — The Olean Public Library will welcome Threehouse Law Firm to present the workshop “Planning Today, Protecting Tomorrow” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the library’s Gallery. The workshop will touch on such subjects as estate planning, wills and paying for long-term care. Sign up by...
Euchre tournament to fight diabetes announced this fall
ALLEGANY — The Olean Portville Lions Club and Hamilton Court #2, Order of the Amaranth, will jointly host the fifth annual Margaret A. Kenney Memorial Euchre Tournament to Fight Diabetes this fall. The tournament is set for noon Sept. 21 at the Allegany American Legion Post 892, 4350 State...
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.
Fireside Pumpers meeting to feature 'History of Dresser'
BRADFORD, Pa. — The Fireside Pumpers of the Penn Brad Oil Museum will meet at 8 a.m. Monday at the Derrick City Diner, 563 Derrick Road. The speaker will be Marc South, describing “The History of Dresser.” Solomon Dresser opened a small store in downtown Bradford in 1880, but after developing a rubber packer to seal off crude oil from groundwater, and then developing a flexible leak-proof pipeline connector, he established a multimillion dollar business, which still flourishes.
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”).
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