An all-day Veterans Suicide Awareness event Saturday in Wellsville will feature a 5K Ruck, family barbecue, music, and a resources fair as an Allegany County initiative seeks to bring attention to veteran health needs. The activity will be held from 10AM to 4PM at Island Park, West Dyke Street, with check-in for the Ruck, a … Read more
The next to last 2026 Free Fishing Day in New York State Saturday also will draw focus to National Hunting and Fishing Day. The September 26 event provides an opportunity for both state residents and non-residents, 16 years of age and older to fish during the day without a freshwater fishing license . Children under … Read more
Allegany County first responders and a broad group of associated professions and their families will have a free opportunity for fun and relaxation Saturday. A First Responder and Helping Professions Family Day will be held from 11AM to 5PM, September 19, at the Wellsville Elks Lodge at 77 East Pearl Street. The Allegany County Sheriff’s … Read more
A month-long Field of the Forgotten Fallen display will be dedicated on the front lawn of the Allegany County Office Building in Belmont Wednesday in recognition of the number of suicides which occur daily among the nation’s veterans. The Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month event, starting at 10AM September 2, at 7 Court Street, not … Read more
A sand sculpture depicting Medal of Honor designee Jason Dunham of Scio has been completed for a Fourth of July ceremony Saturday in Belmont’s Park Circle, complementing one developed for Memorial Day in advance of the 250th anniversary of the the signing of the country’s Declaration of Independence. A series of events are being scheduled … Read more
The Village of Belmont is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence next month, along with its heritage as Allegany County’s governmental seat, with a new logo. A series of events are being scheduled for Friday-Sunday, July 3-5, including what is being billed as the first-ever all-county veterans parade on … Read more
Area residents attending Memorial Day ceremonies in Belmont this morning will be able to view an additional attraction for all ages. A sand sculpture, commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, has been completed at Park Circle in the center of the village. Designed by West Clarksville resident Eric … Read more
A new sand sculpture that will “knock it out of the park with something that will invoke strong emotions of patriotism and love for our country” is being planned for this Memorial Day weekend in Belmont. Allegany County resident Eric Jones, known for his large-scale sculptures crafted from sand, snow, and pumpkins, is slated to … Read more
An expanded Memorial Day Weekend Celebration will start Friday and continue through next Monday in Belmont, serving as the kickoff to the village’s 250th Celebration in observance of the signing of the country’s Declaration of Independence. Belmont American Legion Post 808 will host the activities in honor of local veterans and active service members, with … Read more
A peer support group will host a free holiday party for Allegany County veterans and their immediate family members next month in Belmont. The Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Support Project will provide the event, to include food, desserts, beverages, hands-on crafts for kids and more, from 1PM to 4PM Saturday, December 13, at the Genesee … Read more
A free Family Day for first responders and a broad variety of helping professionals will be held next month in Angelica. The 11AM to 6PM, Saturday, October 11, event will be held at Collins Creekside, 6842 North Swift Road, and will be open to firefighters, EMS, police, corrections, dispatchers, probation officers, teachers, social services and … Read more
Registrations are being accepted for a free Appreciation Picnic this coming weekend for area veterans and their families. The Allegany County Veterans Organization is joining with the county PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Support Program for the noon to 4PM, Saturday, August 16, event at the organization’s facility at 843 Hunt Road in Alma. The Dwyer … Read more
A retired Army general from Cuba was inducted today into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame in Albany. Brig. Gen. Arthur G. Austin, Jr., was recognized as the designate honoree for the 57th Senate District, represented by Sen. George Borrello of Chautauqua County. The district includes the western portion of Allegany, along … Read more
A Wellsville native has been promoted to the position of vice-president of human resources at Jones Memorial Hospital. Kris Green, who had been serving as director of human resources at the Wellsville institution since 2021, now will oversee a team of human relations associates as the facility seeks to advance the hospital as an employer … Read more
BREAKING: Bitter cold temperatures during the start of this week will be met tomorrow with distribution of nearly six dozen free hats and mittens of various sizes to Friendship area residents. The What God is Doing in Friendship ny alliance of churches will be making the items available at the 3PM to 5PM, January 20, … Read more
A free Community and Relationship Safety workshop for older adults and caregivers has been scheduled next month in Wellsville. The 9:30AM to 2:30 PM, Friday, November 8, event, hosted by the Allegany County Elder Abuse Prevention Committee and the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare Systems Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program, will be held at the Wellsville … Read more
Three-day celebrations in Fillmore and Belmont are among family events available this weekend as Allegany County residents kick off their 2024 summer activities, which also include local Memorial Day observances in many other localities. Both communities will begin celebrations Saturday afternoon, with free amusement rides starting at noon on Main Street in Fillmore, and disc … Read more
What’s open, what’s closed, where are observances, and what benefits are being provided for veterans and active service members all come to the forefront this weekend with Veterans Day falling on a Saturday this year. Many government offices and operations are closed today, although mail delivery continued and most banks remained open. Allegany County refuse … Read more
The number of free and primarily-free events for individuals and families throughout Allegany County and beyond is increasing as summer progresses. Many outdoor concerts and a play, a Vacation Bible School, a presentation on equine therapy with horses, a family movie and a free military gear giveaway for veterans all are occurring this week, even … Read more
Senior citizens and caregivers can learn about various aspects of elder abuse and its prevention, from physical to financial, Friday during an Elder Abuse Prevention Conference at the Genesee Valley Central School at Belmont. Sessions, hosted by the Allegany County Office for the Aging and the Finger Lakes VA Health Care Systems, will be held … Read more