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Leonard R. Johnston “Eldred, Pa. resident” ELDRED, Pa.—Leonard R. “Lenny” Johnston, 65, of Eldred, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a short illness. Born on Friday, November 13, 1953 in New Brighton, he was a son of Richard H. and Rose Ann Marie Carvelli Johnston. Lenny attended schoolContinue reading “Obituary: Leonard R. “Lenny” Johnston, 65, of Eldred”

BOLIVAR – William F. “Bill” Ordway, 73, of 97 South St. passed away on Tuesday November 12, 2019 at home following a lengthy illness. He was the son of Charles and Christine Clark Ordway. Bill took great joy in helping family and friends with any jobs. Bill is survived by Chuck Ordway of Westfield PA,Continue reading “Obituary: William F. “Bill” Ordway, 73, Bolivar”

Dylan P. Foust and Benjamin R. Olney at the Bath VA Wednesday presenting the sweaters, hoodies, gloves, hats, and socks from the Sweaters for Veterans drive. THANK YOU to all of the individuals and organizations that donated.

The Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce board and Events Committee would like to personally invite you to join us for what is sure to be one of the best holiday seasons yet! “It’s a Wonderful Life in Wellsville” formerly known as “Holidays in the Village” is four packed weeks of holiday activities and fun. We’veContinue reading “It’s a Wonderful Life in Wellsville Events 2019 Press Release”

A Cuba home sustained some damage in a  fire Wednesday afternoon. Jeff Luckey is the Allegany County Fire Coordinator. He said the blaze was limited to the bathroom area of the West Main Street home. Luckey said firefighters made a -quote- “great stop.” Nobody was hurt, according to Luckey. Several fire departments responded to theContinue reading “Fire damages Cuba home”

More violence on the streets of Hong Kong. More burning, arson, fighting and more deaths are on the card. Anti rioting citizens beaten or burnt by the rioters. Rioter shot by the police. The recipe for violence against the police and govt of Hong Kong continues unabated and getting more and more destructive, and deadly.Continue reading “Hong Kong – A festering wound turning cancerous”

November 11, 2019 An Open Letter to the Citizens of Allegany County, N.Y.: On Fourth of July weekend of 2017, someone killed my grandfather as he slept in his bed.  He was 82-years-old, a widower and an outdoorsman.  He loved horses and hunting and lived by himself on a farm in the Town of Ward,Continue reading “Family of Allegany County murder victim speaks out”

A Bolivar woman is headed to prison for possessing drugs at the Allegany County Jail. 30-year-old Kerri Cobb was charged with two counts of possessing drugs and one count of promoting prison contraband. She is accused of possessing 16 containers of cocaine and 12 envelopes of heroin. The crimes were committed in August. After aContinue reading “Bolivar woman gets jail time for smuggling drugs into jail”

The Allegany County Legislature Tuesday afternoon approved a $100,000 funding agreement for the Wellsville Municipal Airport. The measure was approved by a vote of 13-2. According to the resolution, $50,000 will be paid to the town of Wellsville this year and another $50,000 payment will be made in 2020. The money will come from theContinue reading “Allegany County Legislature approves $100,000 funding deal for Wellsville Airport”

Jamie Peace (center), CEO of New York State Elks Association Major Projects, Inc., presents a $3,000 grant to St. Bonaventure University professors Dr. Paula Scraba (left) and Dr. Claire Watson to help fund a student-driven Special Olympics Healthy Athletes program at St. Bonaventure. ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — A New York State Elks Association Major ProjectsContinue reading “State Elks Association Major Projects grant aids Special Olympics program at St. Bonaventure”