Dense fog this morning over the border in Pennsylvania

A DENSE FOG ADVISORY has been issued until 9AM this morning for Potter and McKean counties south in Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service (NWS) at State College, Pa., reports that visibility of 1/4-mile or less in dense fog “could make driving conditions hazardous in the advisory area early this morning.” It also is advising that … Read more

Free activities available this weekend at Houghton University

Artists and musicians will be the focuses this Friday and Saturday evenings at Houghton University. An opening reception for the 36th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition will be held from 6:30PM to 8PM February 21 in the Ortlip Gallery in the Center for the Arts, with the Houghton Wind Ensemble performing from 7:30PM to 9PM … Read more

Churches encouraged to provide additional focus on marriages and families

Area representatives of a national families organization are encouraging churches to become more involved in nourishing marriages and families. Chris and Leigh Lawrenson of Williamsville, field corps ministry representatives for Family Life, reenforced an ongoing initiative by What God is Doing in Friendship ny alliance of churches participants to aid in strengthening marriages and families … Read more

Bitter cold hits Allegany County and Western New York with wind and cold advisories

BREAKING: Wind chill temperatures are expected to reach as low as 20-below-zero tonight in parts of Allegany County, with cold weather continuing to extend for the rest of the week, preceded by ongoing WIND ADVISORIES for the entire region today. The National Weather Service at Buffalo has issued a COLD ADVISORY for Allegany and Livingston … Read more

Missionary to Muslim countries to be free luncheon speaker

A Western New York-supported missionary who works with pastors and missionaries in primarily Muslim countries will provide insights about activities in those areas during a free monthly community luncheon gathering Wednesday. The What God is Doing in Friendship ny alliance of churches will host the 12PM third Wednesday of the month public meal at The … Read more

Sleet, snow, rain, strong winds, and a drop to sub-zero wind chills all in forecast over next 24 hours.

BREAKING: A broad mixture of sleet, snow, rain, high winds and plummeting temperatures are in the forecast for Allegany and surrounding counties within the next 24-hour period, resulting in a HIGH WIND WARNING, WIND ADVISORIES, and continuing WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES in various areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) at Buffalo says a “complicated scenario” will … Read more

Winter Weather Advisory now in effect from Saturday morning to early Monday for Western New York

BREAKING: The weather threat for tomorrow morning through early Monday has been upgraded to a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Allegany County north and west. The National Weather Service (NWS) at Buffalo has placed the alert in effect from 10AM Saturday through 1AM Monday for all of Western New York. Similar advisories already had been issued … Read more

Weekend weather bringing a precipitation mix, varying based on location

BREAKING: Location, location, location will determine the impact of this weekend’s weather, with WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES in effect from 9AM Saturday to 9AM Sunday immediately to the south and east of Allegany County, as temperatures rise and fall. Central Allegany County is forecast to see mostly cloudy skies today, with a high near 22 degrees, … Read more

Snow today and tonight with more over the weekend, followed by bitter cold

ANOTHER EARLY ALERT: Some one-to-four-plus inches of snow in various parts of Allegany County this afternoon and tonight is expected to be followed by “another complex storm system (which) will move into the area this weekend.” National Weather Service (NWS) maps are projecting from one inch of precipitation in the extreme southeast corner of Allegany … Read more

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect, along with new snow threat Thursday night into Friday

BREAKING: A mixture of weather conditions, as temperatures move above and below freezing, are projected to have significant differences not only within the Western and Central New York and Pennsylvania regions, but internally for counties such as Allegany. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY from the National Weather Service remains in effect from 1PM today through 4AM … Read more

Winter Weather Advisory now issued for Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning

BREAKING: A simple Hazardous Weather Outlook for Allegany and surrounding New York and Pennsylvania counties for tomorrow afternoon into Thursday morning has been upgraded to a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY. National Weather Service offices this afternoon issued the alerts starting at 1PM Wednesday for counties from McKean in Pennsylvania through Allegany and Wyoming in New York … Read more

Messy weather Wednesday night into Thursday, another storm possible during weekend

EARLY ALERT: A mixture of snow, sleet, freezing rain and strong winds are being forecast for Allegany and surrounding New York and Pennsylvania counties for Wednesday night into Thursday, with the possibility of accumulating snow of yet undetermined amounts Saturday night into Sunday. The National Weather Service (NWS) at Buffalo is forecasting snow developing late … Read more

Disabilities art show on display in Wellsville

An annual exhibit by artists with disabilities is underway in Wellsville, with a coffee reception scheduled for later this month. Arc Art 2025 will be on display from 9AM to 2PM Tuesdays-Saturdays through March 29 at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center, 124 North Main Street, with the reception, to be opened by the Arc Angel … Read more

Free 20,000 online videos library includes selections to help strengthen marriages and families

Many opportunities to explore free resources to help strengthen marriages and families are available during National Marriage Week, being observed through Valentine’s Day this coming Friday. One source, providing more than 20,000 free online videos, including studies with many nationally recognized authors, Christian counselors, pastors and business and sports figures is available at RightNow Media@Work. … Read more

Penny Carnival to highlight First Step Family Center first anniversary celebration

The First Step Family Resource Center in Wellsville will celebrate its first anniversary on Valentine’s Day with a penny carnival for children and their families. Family games, crafts, face painting, temporary tattoos, snacks, a carnival-themed photo booth, and more will be available from 2PM to 4PM on Friday, February 14, at the facility at 83 … Read more

Winter Weather Advisory expires early

BREAKING: The Winter Weather Advisory which was to have been in effect until 10AM this morning for Allegany County has been CANCELED early. The change occurred shortly after 6:30AM, with a similar advisory for Steuben County east expiring at 7AM Sunday, and one for Potter and McKean counties in Pennsylvania ending earlier. The National Weather … Read more

Town of Centerville bridge closure starts Monday

Travelers through the Town of Centerville will experience an approximately 16-week bridge closure near the Allegany County line, starting Monday. The $800,000 planned structure replacement will occur in County Road 36 (Pike Road), between West Washburn and Pochuck Roads, as of February 10. The Allegany County Department of Public Works, which will be undertaking the … Read more

Second free strengthening marriages and families webinar is tonight

Becoming Parents is tonight’s topic for the second in a series of eight free online strengthening marriages and families webinars leading up to next Friday’s annual Valentine’s Day celebrations. The sessions, which start at 8PM nightly, are led by nationally-recognized professionals in the field of building marriages and strong families and are part of the … Read more

Winter Weather Advisories in effect for tomorrow night into Sunday

EARLY ALERT: Wind Advisories which expired today across much of New York State now are being replaced by WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES for tomorrow afternoon through Sunday morning for the greater Allegany County area. The amount of precipitation being forecast for the county has diminished somewhat from this mornings maps but currently is in the two-to-five … Read more

Free marriage and families webinar tonight starts National Marriage Week and other activities

A free webinar tonight, part of an eight-session series over the next week, is part of a What God is Doing in Friendship ny alliance of churches focus on strengthening marriages and families. Participating churches will host a Valentine’s Dinner this month, highlight free resources related to enhancing marriages and positive family connections, and provide … Read more