Many different Trunk or Treat and other events at various locations are available to individuals and families in Allegany County and beyond from tonight through the end of the month, including the biannual Prescription Drug Take Back in both Belmont and Cuba to keep unused prescription drugs out of the hands of abusers, children and … Read more
A Fillmore resident who has been an active member of the community’s fire department for 77 years, has been recognized for “extraordinary contributions to the betterment of Allegany County.” Charles (Chuck) Yanda was the latest recipient this week of an ongoing effort by the county Board of Legislators to “recognize community members that exemplify the … Read more
A former Houghton University student, who also was part of the Houghton Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service, will be honored as part of National Fallen Firefights Memorial Weekend activities Saturday and Sunday in Emmitsburg, Md. Capt. Ron McGarvey of the Waxhaw, N.C., Community Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad died in 2021 while returning … Read more
The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs is reminding residents of a two months statewide ban on outdoor fires through Sunday, May 14. It notes that according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation, open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in New York State, adding that since the spring burn ban … Read more
Area State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) forest rangers have been busy already this month teaching basic wildland search and rescue skills trainings in Western New York. In state highlights for the week, NYSDEC notes that on Saturday, March 4, Forest Rangers Justin Thaine of Allegany, Daniel Cordell of Livingston, John Kennedy of Wyoming, and … Read more
The second assistant district attorney for Allegany County is scheduled to switch courtroom tables March 1, becoming the conflict defender for those charged with crimes. Belmont attorney Peter J. Degnan is on the county Board of Legislators agenda this afternoon to be appointed to the new $103,680 part-time position, with duties activated whenever the public … Read more
The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) is seeking nominations for its state Chief of the Year Award, along with several other designations and scholarships. A chief’s award is presented annually to both a career and volunteer leader, with honorees chosen based upon “demonstration of outstanding leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, service to … Read more
Posts from the Allegany County Office of Emergency Management Facebook page show fire scenes from Friendship, Allentown and Angelica during the past week. Grass and brush fires have become a problem during the past week in Allegany County, with fire departments responding to at least three incidents, including along I-86 at Friendship today and Allentown … Read more
A host of activities are in store for area residents next Sunday at the Clarksville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., community open house. Free hot dogs, fun for the kids, equipment displays and demonstrations, fire station and apparatus tours, information on a proposed new truck purchase, and more will be available from 11AM to 3PM, November … Read more