GateHouse, Gannett finalize merger – WHEC

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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 are expected, but they claim they will try not to slash reporter jobs.

Lessons to be learnt from Hong Kong’s riot and lawlessness? Do we know what is happening to Singapore?

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 give us a clear understanding of what is happening and what Singapore can learn and to avoid.

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Pennsylvania Troopers file criminal complaint against Richburg man

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 preliminary hearing is set for December 30th.

Wellsville: The Fassett Greenspace becomes handicap accessible

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 would fund the installation of brick pavers in GreenSpace. After receiving eleven rejection letters, Art for Rural America’s board had heard the question “who would want to pay for a bunch of bricks?” too many times. The group stayed determined for their cause, and was awarded full funding for this project in May of 2019.
Greg Carlin, Wellsville resident and mason with 30 years of experience, was contracted to start installing the pavers in late September. In a little over a month, Carlin finished laying over 14,000 bricks between the walls of the garden labyrinth, covering 2,750 square feet of pathway. “Greg was absolutely fantastic to work with through this process” says Bull, “You can tell he is an expert in his craft. He was thorough, thoughtful, and professional. The installation took place quickly and without a single headache, which I have found to be extremely rare in construction projects.”
 
This grant was given by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation’s Design and Access Legacy Funds, administered through the Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo. Design and Access funds help “increase the health and quality of life of WNY residents of all ages by enhancing outdoor activities within the region,” according to their website. This is the second time the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation helped support the Fassett GreenSpace Project. The first grant, in partnership with KaBOOM!, funded the procurement and installation of the Outdoor Musical Instruments featured in the garden. The new grant also allowed for the construction of an informational kiosk which now houses a community-made mosaic sign.
The Fassett GreenSpace now showcases permeable brick pavers made by Whitacre Greer in Ohio. These are the same pavers that are installed in Alfred State College’s Wellsville Campus at their Zero Energy Demonstration home. The pavers are an especially interesting design, as they create a passive water filtration system in which natural microbes form within the gravel and clean the water as it flows through. These bricks took Whitacre Greer four months to make for the Fassett GreenSpace, and are well worth the wait. Thanks to all involved, the Fassett GreenSpace is now open for those with wheelchairs, strollers, or scooters. For more information about the project, follow The Fassett GreenSpace project on Facebook or visit their website www.ArtforRuralAmerica.org or email ArtforRuralAmerica@gmail.com. For more information on Greg Carlin, call 585-808-6436 or email GcCarlin1@gmail.com.

Allegany County farms receive state funding to preserve water quality

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 Susquehanna River watersheds, and protect the environment. This year, the program celebrates its 25th year of providing critical funding to support New York’s farms in safeguarding the State’s natural resources.

Obituary: George W. Knight, 84, former NYS State Trooper

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, and 6 grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his parents, George and Bertina (Burdick) Knight, his brother Richard, and his grandson Eric.

George attended Wellsville High School where he was a three-sport athlete and is in their sports hall of fame. He also attended Mansfield Teachers College on an athletic scholarship. He retired after a 20-year career as a New York State Police Trooper and relocated in 1980 to Venice where he and Mary Lou ran the Florida Construction Report for many years. Finally, he served as a Security Guard for 15 years at the Venice Hospital.
He also faithfully served his country by enlisting and serving in the Marine Corp for 3 years, including duty stationed in Japan.
George enjoyed giving back to his community, serving with the Wellsville Fire Department and the Lions Club where he starred in the annual “Minstrel Show” production. He also enjoyed coaching baseball, softball and football for many years.
Not surprisingly, George spent his spare time playing softball and golf, even carding a hole in one at his home course, Venice Lakes.
He will be missed by many including his and Mary Lou’s McDonalds “Coffee Group” and his Venice Lakes playing buddies. No memorial service is planned and the family will celebrate his life privately.

Obituary: Mr. Lynn V. Kemp, 99, Millport – retired from Air Preheater

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 Oswayo Township, he was a son of Ora C. and Alta E. Jones Kemp.  On June 8, 1946 in Shinglehouse, he married Gwendolyn D. Leone, who passed away on April 5, 2008.
Lynn attended Chrystal County School and graduated from Shinglehouse High School, Class of 1937.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving from 1942 to 1946 with the 78th Infantry Division in Belgium, Germany, and France, attaining the rank of master sergeant.
Lynn worked in the oil and gas fields as a tool dresser, driller and pumper.  He retired from Air Preheater in Wellsville, N.Y. in 1983.  Lynn was also a farmer, raising dairy cows and sheep.
Lynn was a member of Chrystal Church since 1932, serving as a Sunday school teacher and church trustee.  Lynn was one of the founding members of Boy Scout Troop 58 which later became Troop 558, where he was the Scout Master for 35 years and was awarded the Silver Beaver.  He was formerly a member and had served as president of the Oswayo Valley School Board and was assessor and tax collector of Oswayo Township for many years.
For nearly 50 years, Lynn grew a pumpkin patch, where never a pumpkin was sold but given to any child.
Surviving are a daughter, Kay E. Casler of Hamburg, N.Y.; two sons, Pastor Fred E. (Gail) Kemp of Eleven Mile and Stephen C. (Teresa) Kemp of La Plata, Maryland; a daughter-in-law, Deborah Kemp of Midlothian, Illinois; two granddaughters; two grandsons; three great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Lynn was predeceased by two sons, Jonathan O. Kemp and James L. Kemp; a sister, Lila E. Higley; and two brothers, Murray E. Kemp and Carrol B. Kemp.
Family and friends may call from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at noon with his son, Pastor Fred E. Kemp, officiating.  Burial will be in Eleven Mile Cemetery, Chrystal. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Lynn’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Lynn, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or visit the funeral home Facebook page, Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home.
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