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WHEC-TV GateHouse has closed its $1.1 billion takeover of Gannett, promising a $300 million cut in annual costs as it becomes the country’s largest newspaper company by far. The new company keeps the Gannett name and brings about 260 daily papers together, including The Spectator. The headquarters will be in Virginia.  Executives say layoffs areContinue reading “GateHouse, Gannett finalize merger – WHEC”

By a more than 2-1 margin, voters soundly rejected an $11 million renovation project in the Bolivar-Richburg school district. Turnout was thin. 184 residents voted no, while just 66 voted yes. District officials said the project would not have caused a tax increase.

What do you think Singapore can learn from the rioting and vandalism in Hong Kong? Why is the rioting going on for so long and who and which country is supporting and protecting the rioters? What is the game plan of the rioters? Who are they fighting against? The answers to these questions would giveContinue reading “Lessons to be learnt from Hong Kong’s riot and lawlessness? Do we know what is happening to Singapore?”

Coudersport-based State Police Tuesday filed a criminal complaint with the District Court against a Richburg man. The complaint charges 23-year-old Kyle Harlan-James Lunn with three subdivisions of DUI involving controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, recklessly endangering another person, driving while suspended and no inspection. The alleged incident occurred October 19th in Genesee Township. A preliminaryContinue reading “Pennsylvania Troopers file criminal complaint against Richburg man”

WELLSVILLE – As of early November, The Fassett GreenSpace Project is officially an ADA-compliant, accessible outdoor public garden for all residents. Thanks to outside funding, The Fassett GreenSpace finally has a solid ‘floor’ and is truly accessible to the community. Board President, Cassandra Bull, spent over six months searching and applying to grants that wouldContinue reading “Wellsville: The Fassett Greenspace becomes handicap accessible”

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $16.2 million has been awarded to support agricultural water quality conservation projects across the state. More than 90 farms will benefit from the Agricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control program, which provides funding to address water quality challenges in priority watersheds, such as the Finger Lakes and SusquehannaContinue reading “Allegany County farms receive state funding to preserve water quality”

George W. Knight, 84, of Venice, Florida passed away on November 6. Originally from Wellsville, NY, George leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Lou, also of Venice, a daughter Pamela (Paul) Pitman of Mechanicsburg, Pa., a son George M. (Lana) Knight of Peru, NY., a daughter Kristen (Liz) Knight of Livonia, MI,Continue reading “Obituary: George W. Knight, 84, former NYS State Trooper”

Lynn V. Kemp “beloved father and servant of the Lord” MILLPORT, Pa.—Mr. Lynn V. Kemp, 99, of Eleven Mile Road, passed away with his loving daughter by his side on Sunday, November 17, 2019, in UPMC Cole Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Unit, Coudersport. Born on Friday, October 29, 1920 on Turkey Path Road in OswayoContinue reading “Obituary: Mr. Lynn V. Kemp, 99, Millport – retired from Air Preheater”