Allegany County District IV legislators, representing the Towns of Wellsville and Andover, are scheduled to meet their constituents and others Tuesday night in Andover “for general discussion of mutual problems and interests.” Legislators Gary Barnes and Steven Havey of Wellsville and James Rumfelt of Andover have scheduled the session for 7PM, November 28, at the … Read more
Although today kicks off the “official” Christmas shopping season and festivities, Saturday will highlight some area focuses. Small Business Saturday, a nationwide designation to encourage consumers to recognize the impact which occurs when they engage with the 33 million small businesses in the United States that power America’s economy, create jobs and make communities vibrant, … Read more
Two December free pop up food pantry distributions, including a holiday box, have been scheduled for next month at Wellsville. Both pop up pantries, hosted by ACCORD of Belmont, will be held at Northern Lights, 3474 Andover Road (State Route 417 East), on December 6 and 20, with the latter event involving the holiday box. … Read more
A five-session in-depth look at the biblical and secular history of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people is being hosted by a Wellsville church, starting Sunday. Pastor Dan Kenyon of the Wellsville Bible Church will explore What in the World is Going on in the Middle East? from 6PM to 7:30PM on November … Read more
Three Allegany County residents have been recognized by the Board of Legislators for services resulting in betterment to the county. Resolutions generally are being provided monthly to a county resident nominated by district legislators and an employee recommended by a department. The most recent recognitions were provided yesterday to: — Rick Hall, a 30-year employee … Read more
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
An Evening of Chamber Music will be presented for the public Tuesday night in Wellsville. The free concert, sponsored by The Fountain Arts Center of Belmont, will be held from 6:30PM to 8PM in the David A. Howe Public Library auditorium at 155 North Main Street. The performance, to include pieces by Ewald, Brahms, Beethoven, … Read more
Two major family events, with many free activities, are the focus today in Northern Allegany County, with a Homecoming Family Day at Houghton University and the annual Antlers and Anglers Fall Fest at Belfast. There also is a winter coat giveaway in Wellsville and the monthly television collection, this time at Alfred. To find details … Read more
A fall festival in Willing, south of Wellsville, a noon stage performance at Bolivar in observance of National Heritage Month, and a Houghton University lyric theater production in Wellsville provide for a busy Saturday today in Allegany County. Check out these events and more in our exclusive Allegany Hope Community Calendar of free and primarily-free … Read more
Allegany County is holding a meeting tonight in Bolivar and additional sessions next week in Almond and Angelica to obtain public comment in regard to needs related to a county Hazard Mitigation Plan which currently is being updated. The Thursday, September 28, gathering will be at the Bolivar Town Hall, 252 North Main Street, with … Read more
A monthly community meal and family movie is being held at the David A. Howe Memorial Library, 155 North Main Street, Wellsville. The lunch, starting at noon, is sponsored by Kellogg’s Alpaca Farm of Scio and catered by Pizza King of Wellsville. It will be followed at 1PM by the movie, Wimpy Kid, rated PG, … Read more
Three public meetings, for Allegany County residents to talk with district legislators, have been scheduled this month, starting tonight in Belmont and continuing next week in the Towns of Wellsville and Willing. District II Legislators Gretchen Hanchett and Dwight (Mike) Healy of Belmont, and John Ricci of Cuba, will be at the Amity Town Hall, … Read more
Many Allegany County churches are gearing up to observe a national Back to Church Weekend observance next month, with the number to date being the most per county of any area of Upstate New York and beyond. In addition, participation by the five churches of Friendship is the largest per population in Upstate counties. Signs … Read more
An Allegany County native has been appointed as the new community relations and marketing coordinator at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. Suzanne Male, who grew up in Belfast, will succeed Judith Burt in the community relations coordinator portion of the position, with Burt retiring September 1, her 32nd anniversary with the hospital. James Helms, Jones … Read more
A community-wide yard sale in Town of Hume hamlets, a Music on the Lawn series in Friendship, and a community meal and movie in Wellsville highlight Allegany County activities today, with many more scheduled for next week as everyone moves into the Labor Day Weekend. Check them all out on our exclusive Allegany Hope Community … Read more
This month’s free community meal at the David A. Howe Memorial Library in Wellsville will be hosted Saturday, August 26, by the Rotary Club. The noon luncheon will be followed by a family-friendly movie, Super Mario Bros., in the library auditorium at 155 North Main Street. Further information is available at wellsville@stls.org or (585) 593-3410.
A Wellsville resident has been named to a new combined position of senior director of nursing and quality management director at Jones Memorial Hospital. Jennifer Scheible, BSN, RN, MHA, who has been employed at UPMC Cole in Coudersport, Pa., prior to her new appointment, was a member of the Jones nursing and nursing management teams … Read more
A Vacation Bible School in both Wellsville and Belmont will start Sunday evening. Twists & Turns, for ages four through adult years will be held from 5:45PM to 8PM through Wednesday, August 9, at the Yorks Corners Mennonite Church, 3350 County Road 29, Wellsville, and will include games, other activities activities, snacks, and learning about … Read more
A Friendship Community Picnic this Sunday, with a worship service and dish-to-pass dinner in Wellsville the following weekend, are being hosted by area churches for their communities, with an ice cream social also on the schedule. The five Friendship churches, part of a new What God is Doing in Friendship ny initiative, will bring together … Read more
Mostly sunny skies are expected to greet thousands of visitors today as more than a dozen Christian organizations participate in a Families Pavilion as part of the annual Main Street Festival in Wellsville, an adjunct to the Great Wellsville Balloon Rally weekend. Houghton University and Allegany Hope will be among organizations highlighting the activity, organized … Read more