Late veteran honored by highway dedication in Pike
A portion of Route 19, from the top of Pike Hill to Maple Avenue, in Pike was dedicated to the late Thomas Madison on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Family and friends were present at the dedication and unveiling of the signs marking that section of the roadway as MSgt. Thomas...
Roanchar Ranch Open House benefiting the ‘gentile giants’ of the equine world
Roanchar Ranch Draft Horse Rescue in Varysburg held its 10th Annual “Friend Raiser” event on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, where not only some beautiful animals could be seen but fun for a good cause. There were basket raffles, line dancing, craft vendors, great food provided by the Bey’s Bites food...
Corn maze in Freedom opens for 2023 season
The Bliss Family Farm Corn Maze in Freedom opened for the 2023 season on Saturday, Sept. 16. The weather was glorious during opening weekend for owners Dustin and Laura Bliss, and their crew, who are ready for another season of some good old-fashioned fall fun. And, the guys from CJ...
3 generations celebrate 50 years in the business
Harding’s Furniture, Flooring & Mattress celebrated their 50th anniversary at both their Attica and Mt. Morris locations on Sept. 13, 2023. Between both stores, each had well over 100 people show up to the event Co-owner/Vice President of Harding’s Furniture, Flooring & Mattress Luke Harding said. “Some people came to...
Local Business Spotlight
Warsaw is home to Jay Bee Construction, which has emerged as a beacon of quality and customer-focused home renovation services. Justin Britton, owner of Jay Bee and a lifelong resident of Warsaw, stated that “five years ago, an opportunity to scratch an entrepreneurial itch presented itself as I was becoming...
Warsaw Village SRO contracts in need of update
The following information comes from the Village of Warsaw’’s Sept. 5, 2023 meeting minutes. WARSAW, N.Y. - Warsaw Village Police Chief Peter Hoffmeister reported to the Village Board of Trustees that both the Warsaw and Wyoming Central Schools’ resource officer contracts were in need of an update. Hoffmeister explained that...
2 injured, roads closed for 6 hours after MVA in Sardinia
A motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 39 and Savage Road in Sardinia on Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2023, resulted in injuries to two people, and both of the roads being closed for almost six hours. The...
Voter fraud uncovered in Farmersville
FARMERSVILLE, N.Y. - At the Sept. 13, 2023, Farmersville Town Board meeting, Councilman Tom Callahan announced that an investigation by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office had uncovered the submission of three fraudulent absentee ballots from the Town’s June primary. The Republican Primary had been held to determine candidates for Town...
Getting to school safely
Now that school is back in session, drivers on the road need to remind themselves to be more careful. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), nearly 500,000 buses carry more than 25 million students to and from school in the United States. School buses have also been labeled...