Middle Falls, Letchworth State Park
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Wellsville/Communal
Wellsville's second annual Jingle & Glow holiday event has added two new sponsors: White Imprints and 93-5 the Genny. White Imprints will provide the signage for this year's event. Organizers say sponsorship spots for 2026 are still open to businesses and groups that want to take part.
Olean/Communal
Dr. Roberto Pili is bringing specialized prostate cancer care to Olean through a new Advanced Prostate Cancer Clinic at the Barry Street Health Center, part of Olean General Hospital. The clinic's first session is scheduled for November 6. The clinic is meant to let local patients receive specialized treatment closer to home.
Allegany/Political
The Allegany town board has approved a local law that reduces the assessed value of disabled veterans' primary residences to zero for the purpose of town property taxes. The measure gives qualifying veterans relief on the town portion of their tax bills. Full eligibility details were not available in the report, so veterans should check with the town for how to apply.
Angelica/Communal
A wellness training aimed at frontline EMS personnel and firefighters is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Crossroads Center in Angelica. The free session runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and focuses on the well-being of first responders.
Belmont/Communal
Allegany County residents have raised more than $17,000 to send Christmas care packages to the crew of the USS Jason Dunham. A community packing party is set for 11 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, at American Legion Post 808 in Belmont. The Wellsville Sun described the response as an extraordinary show of local support.
Belmont/Political
Allegany County has received a $250,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to explore possible future uses for the historic Old Belmont School. The money will fund a feasibility study of the building. The award gives county officials a funded starting point for deciding what could become of the property.
Wellsville/Nonprofits
Wellsville Rotarians are hosting an Election Day breakfast on Tuesday, November 3, at Grace United Church. Serving runs from 7 to 11 a.m., giving voters a place to eat before or after heading to the polls. Proceeds are slated to benefit the Babcock Theater Preservation Society.
Salamanca/Political
Salamanca has canceled the Common Council meetings that would have fallen on Nov. 11 and Nov. 25 because of Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. One meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. in the courtroom of the municipal building, and the mayor can call a special meeting if needed. The Fire Commission's November meeting is canceled, with its next regular session set for 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1. The Board of Public Works also skips its Nov. 11 meeting and next meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9.
Wellsville/Nonprofits
Community members gathered for the second annual Battling Mind Striders Mental Health Awareness Day in Wellsville. The event featured a relaxed-pace walk through town carrying a mental health awareness flag, followed by a screening of the film "It's Kind of a Funny Story." Organizers thanked attendees and gave special recognition to NAMI Steuben, the Rev. Mitch Byeck and Drew Evans. The walking group meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at Catholic Charities in Wellsville, and organizers plan to share 2027 plans later.
Wellsville/Political
Willis Shutt is a candidate for Town of Wellsville Highway Superintendent on the November 3 ballot. According to the Wellsville Sun, Shutt was appointed Acting Town Highway Supervisor earlier this year. Voters in the town will decide the race at the general election, with early voting beginning Saturday, Oct. 24 in the region.
Salamanca/Communal
The Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca was again among the honorees at AAA's annual Four Diamond Awards. The Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls also kept its Four Diamond status. The Olean Times Herald reported the recognition for the two Seneca Resorts & Casinos properties.
Wellsville/Communal
The Hairdressers of Wellsville, a salon operated by Laura Pielow and Linda Derrick, is closing after 46 years in business. The owners took the occasion to thank the customers and community who supported the shop over the decades. The closing marks the end of a long-running local business.
Scio/Political
The Town of Scio will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 27 on Introductory Local Law Number 1 of 2026. If adopted, the law would allow the town to exceed the state's 2% property tax levy cap when it sets its 2027 budget. The hearing gives residents a chance to comment before the town board decides whether to adopt the override.
Scio/Schools
Scio Central School District voters will be asked on Dec. 17 to authorize a capital project costing up to $5.7 million. The Board of Education approved sending the plan to voters at its Oct. 14 meeting. Planned work covers reconstruction, renovations and improvements to the main school building and the bus garage, plus fuel island upgrades. The financing plan would draw $300,000 from the district's Capital Reserve Fund and authorize up to $5.4 million in bonds and notes. Voting will run from noon to 8 p.m. in the Rigby Gymnasium foyer, and the board minutes did not give an estimated tax impact.
Little Valley/Political
Cattaraugus County residents can begin casting ballots early for the November 3 general election on Saturday, October 24. Voting is offered at two county sites, one in Little Valley and one in Olean. Saturday's opening-day hours run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and early voting continues through November 1 with hours that vary by day. Voters who cast a ballot early cannot vote again on Election Day, and the county Board of Elections posts the full daily schedule on cattco.gov.
Wellsville/Communal
Culinary Arts students at Alfred State's Wellsville campus will serve a Halloween-themed buffet on Thursday, Oct. 29. The meal costs $20, and cash, check and credit cards are accepted. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Mary Ellen Wood at (607) 587-3170. Proceeds go to the Culinary Arts program's scholarship fund.
