Alma News

“Que fais-tu, blanche tourterelle?”

The mezzo soprano Isabel Leonard made a noteworthy Metropolitan Opera debut last fall as Stephano in "Romeo et Juliette," demonstrating a lively stage presence and a radiant lyric voice. via New York Times

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“There's a wonderful quote from Rilke which says that angels are uncertain if they are walking amongst the living or the dead.”

As they proceeded from site to site, they were invited to keep an eye out for angels. via New York Review of Books

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“You may say that privately, but now I'm saying it publicly. I'm not sure America is ready for a woman president either.”

In Harlem, a husband and wife clash over candidate preferences. Typical of those in the area, they anticipate that in a diverse and left-leaning neighborhood, the implications of today's historic Democratic ... via Columbia Spectator

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“One person dealing is too many.”

It was the nightmare before Halloween for fifteen people suspected of drug sale or use early Tuesday morning, as area police made a door-to-door drug sweep in several Allegany County towns. via Http

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It happened Friday on State Route 417 in the Allegany County Town of Alma. Investigators say a Caravan driven by 23-year-old Joshua Giddings crossed the center line and slammed head-on into a vehicle driven by ... via WIVB-TV Buffalo

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“William has never been arrested, he's gainfully employed, he's never been in trouble with the law and on a night he was out with friends at a campfire, drinking beer, he made a bad choice by getting in a truck and doing doughnuts”

Charles Davis and William Smith were best friends. They were young, hard-working men who enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family and friends together. via Wellsville Daily Reporter

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