The Richburg Village Board says it is “committed to improving financial accountability, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring compliance with all reporting and auditing requirements moving forward,” following a State Comptroller’s audit finding no financial audits or reports for at least five years and the theft of over $1,000 by the former village clerk/treasurer. Mayor Tyler … Read more
TUESDAY WEATHER UPDATE: A Marginal Risk for excessive rain and flash flooding continues for Allegany County and the region today and Wednesday following a Severe Thunderstorm Warning overnight in the western part of the county, and flash flooding in the Olean area along with Northern McKean County in Pennsylvania. More than an inch of additional … Read more
UPDATE #1 – 6PM Monday: The amount of rain predicted over the next two days has been increased significantly and now total 1.5-to-3 inches in parts of Allegany County, depending on location. Multiple rounds of repeated heavy rainfall over the same areas have potential for isolated flash flooding, according to forecasters. BREAKING WEATHER UPDATES: A … Read more
A new Ministry Resources Guide, to include musicians, artists and other presenters and designed to assist churches and other Christian organizations identify talents available in the Allegany County area to aid in joint ministries, is in development. What God is Doing in Allegany County ny, an Allegany Hope initiative which serves to help bring churches … Read more
EARLY ALERT: Marginal Risks are in the forecast for parts of Allegany County west and south on Monday afternoon, along with excessive rain, which can lead to flash flooding, on Monday and Tuesday. The lowest percentage levels on five step scales which have been reflected by significant storms and damage in various parts of Western … Read more
Many awards have continued to be presented to 4-Hers at the Allegany County Fair in Angelica this week. Ribbons include: Rabbits and Cavy ShowmanshipEmmet Roulo of Wellsville was awarded Advanced Showman; Haylie Salmanson of Wellsville, Basic ChampionShowman; Lillian Gessel of Arkport, Reserve Basic Champion Showmanship; with NY Decathlon contest winners being Emmet Roulo, advance champion; … Read more
A summer home repair ministry, started more than 40 years ago in Steuben County by a New Jersey church and then expanded to Allegany as the result of the marriage of two of its young workers, has become an ongoing generational outreach for youth and adults. The Risingville Intercommunity Service Effort (RISE) crews, comprised this … Read more
A number of winners were chosen today in the 4-H Goat Show competition at the Allegany County Fair in Angelica. Master Goat Showman honors went to to Addison Middaugh of Belmont, with Reserve Master Showman being designated as Haylie Salmonson of Wellsville. Middaugh was first in the Senior Showmanship Division, followed by Emmet Roulo of … Read more
UPDATE – 12:52PM Friday: The hospital has provided an architect’s rendering of the new medical facility, which will include seven exam rooms, and says it anticipates opening the new offices next summer. The multi-million dollar cost includes site development, new building construction, furnishings and equipment, information technology integration with Jones Memorial and University of Rochester … Read more
Allegany Hope and its associated initiatives will be joining with other county services organizations Tuesday for a free public-focused community resources fair in Friendship. The Allegany County Community Collaboration initiative, hosted by the Cattaraugus-Allegany Workforce Development Board and the Southern Tier Library System, will be held from 11AM to 1PM July 28 at the Friendship … Read more
Allegany County youth 4-Hers have continued to receive honors for their animal entries at the Allegany County Fair in Angelica this week, including: Beef Grand Champion Showman – Mason Findlay of Fillmore, with Reserve Grand Champion Showman being presented to Sarah Wilson of Dansville. Senior Showmanship Division – Mason Findlay, first-place, followed by Sarah Wilson, … Read more
Telephone registrations are being taken for a special pop-up free food pantry (PUP) for seniors next Tuesday in Belmont, with any unfilled slots being made available to the general public starting Friday morning. The Allegany County Office for the Aging (OFA) already has received several dozen applications for the ages 60-and-over event, which will take … Read more
An opening reception and unveiling of a new outdoor mural on Alfred’s main street will be held Sunday. A project of the Alfred 21st Century Group (A21CG), a long-time nonprofit organization focused on community preservation and enhancement in both the village and town, will unveil the work by Chloe Smith, a Rochester-based muralist and Alfred … Read more
Area youth 4-Hers have received awards in several animal judging events yesterday at the Allegany County Fair in Angelica. Swine Show Senior Showmanship Division – Conner Armison of Farmersville Station, first place; Collin Wilson of Dansville, second; followed by Mason Findlay of Fillmore, Morgan Holcomb of Friendship, and Shane Ploetz and Natalie Burrows of Cuba. … Read more
SEVERE WEATHER POTENTIAL ALERT: Western and Central New York south, particularly Southern Tier counties including Allegany, may be in for some nasty weather today as a cold front moves through the area, spawning gusty to severe winds and heavy rainfall, with isolated tornadoes not being ruled out. National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center (SPC) … Read more
EARLY ALERT: Today and Monday’s weather has been forecast as pleasant, particularly with air quality ratings falling again tomorrow, but it appears it will be short-lived. The National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center is calling for a Slight Risk of severe weather Tuesday for Allegany County, the second level on a five-tier scale, with … Read more
Allegany Hope Community News has gone over the 3,000 level in free memberships on its group Facebook page, continuing to advance its status as a premier news outlet for information about local weather and free and primarily-free activities and services in Allegany County and beyond. The online source, which complements this website, was activated three … Read more
A Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County educator has been honored with a national achievement award. Cristian Acosta, agriculture educator and Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) coordinator, received the honor at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference in Denver, Colo. The award recognizes Cooperative Extension professionals with fewer than … Read more
UPDATE #3 – 4:56PM Saturday: The Air Quality Alert for Sunday has been downgraded to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups in Western and Central New York State, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The impact could be seen changing in Allegany County this afternoon at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency site, https://tinyurl.com/Air-Now-Map, as the … Read more
UPDATE #1 – 1:29PM Friday: The chances for severe weather Saturday has been raised to an Enhanced Risk, the third level on a five-step scale. The new designation includes potential for numerous, more persistent and/or widespread thunderstorms versus a scattered number included in this morning’s Marginal Risk forecast by the NWS SPC, along with a … Read more