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Former restaurant owner admits stealing tax revenue
The former owner of a defunct Allegany County restaurant plead guilty Monday to stealing more than $46,000 in sales tax revenue he collected from customers over a three year period, the state Department of Taxation and Finance reported.
Common Council expected to pass chicken law
A plan that would allow Buffalo residents to raise up to five chickens per dwelling in backyard coops will likely be passed by the Common Council.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR... SOUTHERN ALLEGANY COUNTY IN WESTERN NEW YORK... THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF WELLSVILLE... * UNTIL 445 PM EDT * AT 145 PM EDT...FLASH FLOODING WAS REPORTED FROM THUNDERSTORMS ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM 11 MILES WEST OF WELLSVILLE TO WHITESVILLE...OR ALONG A LINE ...
About 1,900 Without Power After Storm
RG&E says it's restoring power to about 1,900 customers, left in the dark after a strong afternoon thunderstorm hit on Friday.
Quilters from around country at fairgrounds
From bright blues and fiery oranges to muted reds and rich chocolate browns, quilters from New York to Texas drove in to the Allegany County Fairgrounds Thursday in preparation for the 28th Biennial Quilt Show, which runs today through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. John Reuschlein, a husband to an avid quilter, has been "needled" into coming with ...
Houghton College selling Star Lake campus
The foundation for Houghton College, a Christian school in Allegany County, is listing its 40-acre Star Lake campus for $799,000. "We do have an offer, but it's not a confirmed sale so we're not going to release any information about it and we're going to continue to show it," said Sharon L. Myers, director of public relations for Houghton College.
Religion Notes /News of area faith groups
New Testament scholar and author Ben Witherington III will lecture on "Transfigured: The Theology of Worship in Revelation" at 7:30 p. m. June 22 in the Center for the Arts Recital Hall of Houghton College in Houghton, Allegany County.
Area Red Cross chapters joining for.....
The Chautauqua County Chapter, Cattaraugus County Service Center, and Allegany County Chapter of the American Red Cross will join together to form the American Red Cross of Southwestern York effective July 1. All current office locations, services, and programs will continue to be administered out of the Jamestown, Dunkirk, Olean, and Wellsville ...
Houghton College to sell campus
Houghton College, a Christian school from Allegany County, is putting its entire 36-acre satellite campus in West Seneca up for sale as the school shifts its attention more toward Buffalo.
Center to get funds for new home
A move to a permanent home might be a sign of success for a growing public service agency, but it's been a mixed blessing for the Southern Tier Child Advocacy Center.
Adrienne Esposito, a graduate of Rush-Henrietta High School, graduated from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I., and plans to return in the fall.
5 teens arrested in Mount Morris
Five teenagers have been arrested in connection with an underage drinking party Wednesday in Mount Morris.
LIFESTYLE: Brothers pen NT-based comic book
They may be a long way from knocking Stan Lee off of his perch, but Jeremy and Nick Sniatecki are on their way up in the world of comic books.
Prison Escapees Captured in Hornell
Two men, Calvin Adams and Jeffrey Grinder, have been running from the law since Friday.
Prison: Ark. escapees captured in New York state
A pair of convicted murderers who escaped from an Arkansas prison wearing guard uniforms made at the facility were captured Tuesday afternoon after a trooper tried to stop their car for speeding in New York state.
Allegany County town justice steps down, faces larceny charge
A town justice in Genesee, Allegany County, has resigned and is facing a larceny charge for depositing court money into her personal checking account, resulting in a cash shortage of $11,147. An audit released today by the State Comptroller's office showed that inadequate financial controls by the Town of Genesee contributed to the cash shortfall.
Allegany County Man Dies in ATV Accident
An Allegany County man was killed when he lost control of his ATV trying to climb an embankment over the weekend.
Allegany County District Court Commissioner Marianne Zizza has retired, ending a public service career spanning 27 1/2 years.
Just when it looks like we have a gorgeous day coming up, the National Weather Service posts an air quality alert for ozone from 11 a.m. today through 1 a.m. Friday.
Campaign finance seminars begin May.....
The New York State Board of Elections will host a series of campaign finance seminars in the Western New York Region beginning May 19.