EARLY ALERT: A Marginal Risk of excessive rain, which could impact Southern Allegany County to a greater level, is forecast for Tuesday and again on Friday, as heat indexes and humidity increase this week. The National Weather Service (NWS) at Buffalo reports that “scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms may produce heavy downpours leading to … Read more
The What God is Doing in Friendship ny alliance of churches is embarking on a venture for greater combined use of a former East Main Street church as a community outreach center to provide new and expanded activities and assistance for area individuals and families. The former St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church rectory and offices at … Read more
Required registrations for a free August rabies clinic for dogs and cats 12 weeks and older are due by Friday, July 26. The event, for New York State residents only, will be held from 1PM to 2PM Saturday, August 3, at the Willing Town Barn, 1431 State Highway 19 South, Wellsville. Registration for the drive-through … Read more
The Allegany County Solid Waste Department will hold its quarterly household electronic waste collection from 8AM to 3:30PM Saturday at the Belmont Recycling Center at 5973 County Road 48, north of the village. The service is free to county residents, with a list of items which are able to be recycled during the July 27 … Read more
Scuba – Diving into Friendship with God will be the theme of this year’s Vacation Bible School at the Fillmore Wesleyan Church. The Monday-Thursday event will be held from 6PM to 8PM, August 5-8, at the church at 20 East Main Street. Kids three-to-12 years of age will engage in an undersea adventure where they … Read more
BREAKING – 4:18PM: Strong thunderstorms which are moving northeast across Northern Allegany County at this hour may intensify, as additional cells move up from the southwest, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) at Buffalo. Current localized wind gusts of up to 40MPH and pea-size hail is being forecast with the current weather. It is … Read more
WEATHER ALERT: Uneven risks of severe weather and downpours from two suceding storm fronts are highlighting the weather for this afternoon and tonight for the Allegany County region. Winds are forecast to be from the south this morning before rotating during noontime hours to the east, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), with a … Read more
A Perry theatrical group will provide a free outdoor presentation of a William Shakespeare play Sunday afternoon at Angelica. The Shake on the Lake Theatre Company will present Henry V from 3PM to 4:30 PM, July 28, in the community’s Park Circle, with five actors performing nearly 40 different characters. In event of inclement weather, … Read more
Area residents can obtain a free pulled pork sandwich meal Saturday in Wellsville. The July 27 noon luncheon will be held this month at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center, 124 North Main Street, with no reservations required. Further information is available at info@wellsvillecreativeartscenter.com or (585) 593-3000.
A group of area young people will provide a free public performance Friday, reflecting what they have learned during a Youth Theatre workshop this week in Friendship. Children ages eight-to-15 have been engaged since yesterday in acting, singing and dance lessons, with a presentation of Museum of HIS-Story being provided at noon, July 26, at … Read more
BREAKING: The National Weather Service (NWS) at Buffalo is alerting to strong thunderstorms this evening with heavy rains across Southeastern Allegany County, moving northeast into an area outlined in black around Hornell which already is under a FLASH FLOOD WARNING. The NWS reports that: At 612PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a stationary line ofstrong … Read more
Thousands of people are expected for this year’s 47th Annual Great Wellsville Balloon Rally, which starts a three-day run at 5:45PM today at Island Park at West Dyke Street, with sunny and mostly sunny weather being forecast for the weekend and into Tuesday. Opening ceremonies for the free event will be followed by the Friday … Read more
Followers of the Way – Nile Community Church is hosting a multi-faceted day of activities for individuals and families Saturday, expanding significantly on its annual free community ice cream social to include a picnic and more. The July 20 event will be held from 9:30AM to 4PM, with area residents and families invited to attend … Read more
BREAKING: There now is a Marginal Risk today of severe weather, primarily wind, in neighboring Pennsylvania which could spill over into the southern part of Allegany County. The National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has changed its forecast boundaries this morning for adverse weather from non-threatening thunderstorms to that shown on the map … Read more
BREAKING: The risk of severe thunderstorms continues again today for Allegany County, nearly all of which remains in the second level Slight Risk category, along with counties to the east and south, with a lesser Marginal Risk for excessive rain. Allegany County escaped the bulk of the Severe Thunderstorm Warnings yesterday, including tornado and flash … Read more
UPDATE #2 – 12:22PM: A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has been posted by the National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center (SPC) for Allegany and all surrounding New York and Pennsylvania counties until 7PM today (Monday). A HEAT ADVISORY (overridden on the graphic) continues for Steuben County east until 8PM Tuesday. Check previous posts for additional … Read more
A new web presence is highlighting What God is DoingTM in Allegany County ny. The group Facebook page, designed to focus on the work of churches and other Christian organizations in the county, has been developed by Allegany Hope as a supplement to our Allegany Hope Community News and Resources website and group Facebook page. … Read more
EARLY ALERT: Thunderstorms are moving across the Southern Tier of New York Sunday afternoon, toward Allegany County, as a Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms is being forecast for Monday and Tuesday throughout the region, along with the same potential for excessive rain on Tuesday, and possibly Wednesday in some areas. Current, multiple weather projections include: … Read more
A variety of music and instruments from over the ages will be provided for Friendship area residents Thursday night during the first in a summer Music on the Lawn series. The Friendship Free Library is hosting the husband and wife team of John and Sondra Bromka, performing as Bells & Motley, for a One World, … Read more
At least three Vacation Bible Schools are being held for Allegany County area youngsters during July and August. Churches in Almond, Belmont and Scio will be providing multi-evening opportunities, including: — The Great Jungle Journey – An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation, will be held from 5:30PM to 8PM, from Sunday, July 28 to … Read more