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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Alfred University Alumni Spotlight
Allegany County wind event
From Brooke Harris, Chairman, Allegany County Legislature-
Allegany County has been experiencing a severe wind event, and an advisory remains in effect. Several towns are still without power due to downed transmission lines. Fire halls in the towns of Bolivar, Clarksville, Friendship, and Richburg are open and residents are encouraged to take advantage of their services especially for warming and charging stations.
Our Emergency Services officials have been monitoring the outages and conditions and are keeping County Administration apprised of all issues. Fire and EMS personnel have been assisting communities by checking on vulnerable citizens as notified. They have been doing a great job, and we have been in contact with them throughout the night.
Fire and EMS personnel have been taking care of obstructions and trees in the roads and have also been in contact with town sewer and water plants to stay informed of their status.
Updated information is being placed on our Office of Emergency Management Facebook page (https: www.facebook.com/AlleganyCountyOEM) to update citizens on the status of outages.
Public Safety is our primary concern. Please check on your friends and neighbors especially those who may be more vulnerable. If you are on oxygen and running low, please contact your distributors as they are now open. If you have an emergency, please call 911.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Winds howl, power outages increase - wind gusts clocked at 59 in Wellsville
At 8 p.m., the Wellsville Municipal Airport reported sustained winds of 22 mph with gusts at 59 mph
National Grid
As of 8 p.m., National Grid reported 378 active outages. The utility reports outages just north of Wellsville, in Stannards and two in the Allentown area.
NYSEG
NYSEG reports 79 customers without power. Areas impacts included the town of Alfred (51), town of Almond (16) and town of Grove.
RG&E
RG&E reports 6,158 customers without power.
ALLEN 5
AMITY 703
AMITY V BELMONT 481
ANGELICA 94
BELFAST 49
BOLIVAR 515
BOLIVAR V BOLIVAR 521
BOLIVAR V RICHBURG 51
CLARKSVILLE 791
FRIENDSHIP 1,073
GENESEE 829
GRANGER (HUME) 261
WIRT (BOLIVER) 644
WIRT V RICHBURG 139
PA: U.S. Attorney’s Office Files Lawsuit Against Franklin County Jail
SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that it filed a lawsuit charging Franklin County Jail (the Jail) with violating Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The lawsuit alleges that the Jail unlawfully terminated a correctional officer whose disability substantially limited her ability to walk, stand, concentrate, and sleep. The correctional officer sought, but was denied, a modification of the Jail’s policy that a probationary employee could only have two unscheduled absences during her probationary period. Although the Jail initially provided the employee an accommodation, it later relied on the absence policy to terminate her.
“Employers must make reasonable accommodations so that employees with disabilities can earn a living,” said U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam. “Lyme Disease creates debilitating health issues for numerous Pennsylvanians yearly, and employers should find reasonable solutions to allow employees with any kind of disability to work and not terminate them because of that disability. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to enforce civil rights laws and ensure equal employment opportunities for all.”
Title I of the ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against a qualified individual on the basis of disability in regard to the hiring, advancement, or discharge of employees; employee compensation; and other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. An employer may not demote, terminate, or deny employment opportunities to an employee who is otherwise qualified if the demotion or termination is based on the need to make reasonable accommodations for the employee.
The U.S. Employment Opportunity Commission, Philadelphia District Office, found that the Jail violated the ADA and referred the matter to the Department of Justice. The United States is represented by Assistant United States Attorney Michael J. Butler, Civil Rights Coordinator, and Attorney Kimberly Scheckner of the Civil Rights Division’s Disability Rights Section.
For more information on the ADA, please call the department’s toll-free ADA Information Line at 800-514-0301 (TDD 800-514-0383) or visit www.ada.gov. Members of the public may report possible civil rights violations at civilrights.justice.gov/report. Anyone in the Middle District of Pennsylvania may also report civil rights violations to the Civil Rights Coordinator of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania by calling 717-614-4911 or emailing usapam.civil.rights@usdoj.gov.
The complaint alleges unlawful conduct, but the United States must still prove that allegation in federal court.
Statement by Senator George Borrello on Governor Hochul's State of the State Address
STATEMENT BY SENATOR GEORGE BORRELLO ON GOVERNOR HOCHUL’S
STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
“Anyone hoping that Governor Hochul’s State of the State message would chart a bold plan for turning around New York State’s affordability and public safety crises has been left disappointed in today’s address.
The worst-in-the-nation outmigration of our residents is a problem that threatens our future. It requires more than new affordable housing units, as the governor suggests. New York State’s combined state and local tax rates are the highest in the nation. Numerous polls have found that this crushing tax burden is the primary reason people are leaving New York. We heard no plans to tackle that issue.
New Yorkers also cite declining public safety as their other top concern. While the governor praised a recent decrease in gun violence, the truth is that crime rates are still significantly higher now than they were before the reckless bail changes took effect. In New York City alone, index crimes are a staggering 33 percent higher now than in 2019. Proposals to combat retail theft, domestic violence and hate crimes are a step forward, but the leftists in the legislature will fight these proposals. Tough talk won’t be enough. She will need to muster the political will to fight and win these battles.
New York’s business community was overlooked in this address. Rather than investing precious resources trying to market our state as an A.I. hub, we should be taking steps to support and boost our longstanding employers in the manufacturing and agriculture sectors who have been hurt by careless mandates and heavy taxes. Small businesses are still struggling under the weight of the unemployment insurance debt that the state unfairly placed on them. These New York State born-and-bred businesses were ignored.
The most glaring omission was any plan for dealing with Democrats’ self-created migrant crisis, which is draining billions of taxpayer dollars and shows no signs of slowing down. Simply throwing more money at this problem isn’t an answer.
The mental health priorities the governor outlined are initiatives that I support. Expanding both inpatient and outpatient treatment are sorely needed changes. However, again, she will need to be willing to go to the mat with the legislature for key items in this agenda, particularly stronger inpatient treatment.
I look forward to receiving more details on these proposals in the Executive Budget. Governor Hochul was right when she said ‘we all want our state to succeed.’ However, to get there will take more than talk, it will take political courage.”
ROCHESTER MAN CHARGED WITH PRODUCTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY INVOLVING 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL
BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Nicholas Laffin, 28, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum of 30 years.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles M. Kruly, who is handling the case, stated that according to the complaint, on December 27, 2023, the Albion Police Department received a report that a man was found in the bedroom of a 13-year-old girl (Minor Victim), together with the Minor Victim. The man fled the area but left a cell phone in the bedroom. The Minor Victim told police that she met the man at the Hoag Library in Albion, and believed him to be approximately 20 years old. A few days later, on December 31, 2023, Laffin was located in Albion near the Minor Victim’s residence and advised Albion Police that his cell phone had been stolen on December 26, 2023, in Albion, NY. Laffin was arrested for endangering the welfare of a child. On January 3, 2024, seven items of digital evidence were turned over to the FBI. An initial review of Laffin’s cell phone located in the Minor Victim’s bedroom recovered multiple images and video files of child pornography involving the Minor Victim.
The complaint is a result of an investigation by the Albion Police Department, under the direction of Chief David Mogle, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Miraglia, and the Tonawanda Police Department, under the direction of Chief James Stauffiger.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
O’MARA WARNS THAT HOCHUL’S STATE OF STATE POINTS TO ANOTHER MASSIVE STATE BUDGET
He said that New York is currently facing multi-year, multi-billion-dollar state budget deficits, including a budget gap this year projected to be more than $4 billion.
O’Mara cautioned that the direction Hochul and legislative leaders are focusing on for the future of New York is pointing to even harder times ahead for state and local taxpayers, small businesses and manufacturers, and already hard-pressed upstate communities, economies, and workers.
O’Mara said, “New York State is not stronger, safer, or more affordable under Governor Hochul and the Albany Democrats, and there’s no turnaround in sight. Governor Hochul highlighted the affordability crisis we face in New York State but she’s putting forth a broad agenda that will only keep making New York a more expensive state in which to live, work, do business, raise a family, and pay taxes. There’s no let-up for the middle class under all-Democrat, one-party control of New York government. Albany Democrats ignore the middle class in favor of a politically driven, hard-left roadmap continuing to mandate huge state spending handouts that keep wiping out any realistic hope for a long-term, sustainable, thriving future for upstate, middle-class communities, economies, families, workers, and taxpayers.”
O’Mara stressed that he looks forward to joining his Senate Republican colleagues throughout the new legislative session to put forth strategies to ensure that upstate regions don't get left behind. He said that the GOP will continue to fight for a range of policies focusing on public safety and security, economic growth and job creation, tax relief and regulatory reform, and affordability initiatives to try to reverse New York’s nation-leading population loss.
O’Mara added that he would also work with his legislative colleagues across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions to keep attention focused on unfunded state mandates, job-killing state regulations, and a state and local tax burden that hurts family budgets and keeps New York’s business climate one of the worst in America for small businesses and manufacturers.
Hochul is scheduled to unveil her 2024-2025 proposed state budget next Tuesday after which O’Mara, the Ranking Member on the Senate Finance Committee, and legislative colleagues will begin conducting public hearings on the governor’s plan.
Andover will host “Coffee with Democrats”
Accepting
donations for MLK Jr. National Day of Service
Belmont, NY – The Allegany County
Democratic Committee (ACDC) invites all registered Democrats to attend its
first monthly “Coffee with Democrats” of the year on Saturday, January 13th
in Andover. The event is free and runs from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Coffee and light
snacks will be served. Sign up here
to attend.
ACDC is collecting for the Alfred
Area Food Pantry as its National Day of Service project and will happily accept
donated items at this event. Here is a list of items requested by the Pantry
board:
1.
Coffee / Tea / Cocoa Mix
2.
Baking Mixes
3. Soap / Deodorant
4. Toothpaste / Toothbrushes / Mouthwash / Dental Floss
5. Shampoo / Conditioner
6. Feminine products
7.
Adult Incontinence Products
8.
Toilet Paper
9. Donations by check made to “Alfred Area Food Pantry”
To learn more, visit www.alleganycountydemocrats.org or follow us on Facebook or Threads.
The
Allegany County Democratic Committee is the official governing body for the
County Party, working toward broader representation by Democrats at the local,
state, and national levels.
Alfred State designated a voter friendly campus
Alfred State was one of 262 campuses named a Voter Friendly Campus by Fair Election Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.
The initiative recognizes institutions that have planned and implemented practices that encourage their students to register and vote in the elections. Alfred State is one of twelve campuses, seven SUNY, who were recognized in New York.
Director of Global Engagement and Civic Wellbeing Cyan Corwine is proud how voter awareness information has been integrated into other civic engagement events. “Alfred State continues to promote initiatives like this that support student civic leadership and informed, active community engagement. This designation is an extension of our focus on preparing students for successful careers and purposeful lives.”
The mission of the 2023-24 Voter Friendly Campus program is to bolster colleges and universities’ efforts to help students overcome barriers to participating in the political process – every year, not just during years featuring federal elections.
Alfred State was evaluated based on a written plan for how the college planned to register, educate, and turnout student voters, how the college facilitated voter engagement efforts on our campus, and a final analysis of the efforts.
The institutions designated Voter Friendly Campuses represent a wide range of two-year, four-year, public, private, rural, and urban campuses, collectively serving over 3.5 million students. The 262 campuses honored was the most in the history of the program that started in 2016.
Allegany County government biz
There will be a special Personnel Committee meeting at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17. The purpose of the meeting is to review and approve the 2024 Insurance Renewal Quote as well as a request to create and fill a position and any other business that may come before the committee.
State Police reports
State Police Blotter – Troop A & E
1/9/24 1:52 a.m.: State Police arrested Lewis J. Wisor, 23,
of Addison. He was charged with felony burglary and misdemeanor petit larceny.
He was ordered detained. The incident occurred in Rathbone of 11/22/23.
1/8/24 11:41 a.m.: Following an incident 11/21/23 in the
Town of Bennington, Warsaw-based troopers arrested Edward S. Kwasniewski, 76,
of Darien Center. He was charged with felony first-degree vehicular assault and
felony DWI. He was processed and released on his own recognizance.
1/6/24 10:30 a.m.: Troopers arrested a 16-year-old
name-protected person from Horseheads. The suspect was charged with felony third-degree
robbery and assault. Bail was set.
1/8/24 2:30 p.m.: After investigating and incident in the
City of Elmira, state police arrested Carmen R. Wells, 60, of Rochester. He was
charged with felony and misdemeanor introducing contraband into a prison as
well as felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance/intent
to sell narcotic, intent to sell hallucinogenic, intent to sell meth. He was
detained.
Obituary: Christopher A. Cunningham, retired Hornell police officer
Christopher A. Cunningham was called home into the welcoming arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ during the early hours of Jan. 4, 2024, at Ira Davenport Hospital in Bath, New York. He had battled Parkinson’s disease for over 15 years. He never lost his sense of humor or dignity during this time. He remained as fiercely independent in his daily life as possible.
He was born in Maryland in 1951 at Patuxent River NAS, the third of five boys of John J. Cunningham and Sue A. Steinbroner Cunningham. He was raised mainly in Salamanca, New York, but he graduated from Hornell Senior High School in 1970 after coming to Hornell to live with the Richard and Ruth Beckwith family — his uncle, aunt and cousins — for his senior year of school. He also joined and competed on the HHS wrestling team during this time.
He was employed by the Hornell Department of Public Works after high school until he joined the Hornell Police Department on Jan. 21, 1971, as a patrolman. In 1985 he became a plainclothes investigator, serving in that role until August 1988 when he was promoted to the rank of sergeant. He remained at that rank until his retirement from the Hornell Police Force in December 2008. His years of service and dedication to the people of Hornell were evident in the many people he knew and spoke with daily. He was senior officer of the Hornell Police contingent that was sent to New York City to assist with providing security after the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center. He believed in his role to “Protect and Serve” and was proud of his accomplishments during his tenure as a Hornell policeman. He came to Hornell in 1969 and never left. This was his hometown.
He was an avid outdoorsman and had loved to hunt and fish since he was a young boy. He was a die-hard fan of the New York Yankees Baseball Team, especially Yogi Berra. He also enjoyed golf, and even achieved a hole-in-one at the Twin Hickory Golf Course. He belonged to and supported several of Hornell’s fraternal organizations over the years such as the Association, VFW, AmVets, Elks, American Legion and Moose clubs. He also held an office on the Resident Council at Fred & Harriett Taylor Health Care Center while a resident there, and he frequently won at bingo.
He is survived by his children, Sean (Brittany) Cunningham of Albany, New York; and Sarah (Logan) Wilson of Arkport, New York; his grandchildren, Wyatt and Willow Wilson of Arkport; his brothers Timothy (Veronica) Cunningham of Austin, Texas; Patrick (Susan) Cunningham of Tucson, Arizona; Benjamin (Denese) Cunningham of Gadsden, Alabama; and his sister Gail (Timothy) Talbett-Hosmer of Canisteo, New York; his ex-wife, Patricia Jarrabet Cunningham of Hornell, New York; special friend Susan Cook of Painted Post, New York; and many nieces, nephews and cousins throughout the United States.
He was predeceased by his parents; a young sister, Theda Cunningham; and an older brother, James Jude Cunningham.
The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday (Jan. 11, 2024) at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo Street in Hornell from 1 PM until 3 PM where funeral services will follow calling at 3 PM. Chris’s cousin, Marna Jean Pritchard will officiate, Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Salamanca, NY.
Friends wishing to remember Chris are asked to consider a contribution to Cozy Cats n Kittens Rescue, 80 Seneca Street in Hornell, The Hornell Police Department, 110 Broadway, Hornell, NY 14843 for the Police Benevolent Association, or to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, New York 10018.
Obituary: Michael F. Bessette, 62, Belmont
Belmont, NY – Michael F. Bessette, 62 of State Route 244, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Wellsville Manor Care Center, due to Glioblastoma. He was born on June 30, 1961, in Cuba, the son of Howard R. and Barbara A. (Stark) Bessette.
Mike was raised in Belmont, graduating from Belmont High School in 1980. After graduating, he spent a few years in Connecticut working as a Grinder for Electric Boat, before moving back to Belmont. After his return he worked a myriad of jobs, including as a mechanic for Central Service and Ron Preston. He found his career as a Handyman, doing anything from electrical to plumbing, until his health prevented working. He prioritized doing affordable maintenance for the elderly population so that they could remain in their homes. Outside of work, he enjoyed watching sportsman gun events, including slug shoots and sportsman riffles. He was a smart-alec who enjoyed spending time with his friends, was an avid lottery participant, and outdoorsman - spending as much time at the family cabin as he could. Throughout his illness, he remained positive, never complaining.
He is survived by: his mother, Barbara Cronk of Belmont; siblings, Beverly (Howard) Costley of Voluntown, CT, James (Adenia) Bessette of Rochester, Charles (Valerie) Bessette of Bolivar, and Joseph (Lisa) Bessette of Mountain Top, PA; step-siblings Michael (Jodi) Cronk of Hilton, NY, Melissa (Michael) Belden of Connecticut, Julie (Kevin) Borden of Belfast, and Karen (Brett) Comstock of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews; and Cat-children, Trouble, Bingo, and Bumper. He was predeceased by, his father Howard, and brother Greg Bessette.
A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date. Please consider memorial donations to: Allegany County Cancer Services, PO Box 534, Wellsville, NY 14895; or to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, 5440 NY-19, Belmont, NY 14813. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
Monday, January 8, 2024
Self support!
Okay, here is the deal...tell your friends to return to www.wellsvilleregionalnews.com. BUT...BUT..still lock on to Wellsville Sun. (Trust me).
Architecture students present design concepts to Village of Angelica
View a photo gallery from the presentation
The groups looked at a variety of different areas around Angelica including Main Street, Park Circle, Joncy Gorge Park, and the Allegany County Fairgrounds. The groups showed concepts for economic enhancement, community beautification, rehabilitation and preservation of historical resources, and introduced new business opportunities that would be beneficial to the residents.
Led by Professors William Dean and Matt DiRado the students met with groups from the village to learn more about the village, researched the area, and then put together presentations that included vision boards, a formal presentation of their ideas, and an animated walking tour of the concepts proposed.
“Projects like this give our students a real-world experience,” commented DiRado. “In eight short weeks each group worked together to develop plans from what they had learned and seen in Angelica. The students did an excellent job taking what they have learned in the classroom and applying it to a client. Our hope is that the Village will be able to use some of the concepts as they plan for their future.”
Karin Bruton-Winterfeldt was in attendance for the presentation and was impressed. “From street design, business growth and all the way up to affordable housing, the suggested revitalization of our beautiful Village is a hoped-for reachable goal. We were blown away by their professionalism and incredible foresight.”
The Architecture Department has done similar projects in the past with other villages; Alfred, Andover, Bolivar, Belfast, Belmont, Caneadea, and Fillmore.
Obituary: Margaret D. "Meggie" Wilson, 33, Wellsville
Margaret D. “Meggie” Wilson
May 20, 1990 - January 5, 2024
WELLSVILLE – Margaret Delaney “Meggie” Wilson, 33, passed away peacefully Friday (January 5, 2024) at the Hart Comfort House of Allegany County surrounded by her family.
Margaret was born on May 20, 1990 in Buffalo to Edward T. and Nancy C. (Ellis) Wilson, Jr. She was a 2011graduate of Wellsville Central School.
In addition to her parents, Meggie is survived by her twin brother, Sam (Margot Hickey) Wilson; two sisters, Emma (Zack Sisson) Wilson and Grace Wilson; her Aunt Anne and Uncle Ken Geist, Aunt Luana Ellis and Uncle John Stengel, Aunt Sue Ellis and Uncle Dan Hayton, Aunt Mary Jane and Uncle Robert Radel, Uncle Michael Ellis, Aunt Lisa and Uncle Kenny Price, Aunt Bea and Uncle Eric Wilson, Aunt Deb and Uncle Scott Wilson, Aunt Berneata and Uncle Richard Bargar; special friend Barb Mansfield; and many cousins.
She was predeceased by her grandparents Edward and Phyllis Wilson, Sr. and John and Frances Ellis, as well as her cousins Shawn Wilson and Robert Stengel.
Meggie had many loves in her life. She loved music. She loved to dance. And she loved Barney, the purple dinosaur. For her, these three loves rolled into one. She was obsessed with all things Barney — the songs, the dancing and the endless joy of watching Barney videos.
Meggie loved going for walks and she loved going for car rides, especially if they included two of her other favorite loves; shopping and eating out. Sprague’s and Texas Hot were her favorite eateries as they both served her favorite foods, mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. For dessert, a pudding cup topped off every meal. Meggie loved fashion magazines and every day was a good day when she could dress up nicely and with a head band in her curly hair.
But more than these, Meggie loved people and her many pets. She was a people watcher and would often reach out and touch them on the face or give pounds and hi-fives to friends, family and strangers. She gained much satisfaction and comfort from her kitty and doggie.
Meggie was truly loved by her mother, father, brother, sisters, grandparents, her many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was also loved by her many caregivers at Allegany-Steuben Arc, Jan and Bev’s Homecare and Wellsville Central School. God placed her in their lives these brief 33 years to show them the essence and excitement of true love. Each day was magical and each night ended with star lights rotating on her bedroom ceiling. The simplicity of the love and wonder of a child.
There will be a time of visitation for family and friends on Saturday (January 13) from 2 – 4 p.m. at Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover. The memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home immediately following the visitation with Rev. Christian Mattison of the First Presbyterian Church of Andover officiating. Her ashes will be laid to rest in Valley Brook Cemetery in Andover beside her grandparents in the spring. Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.
Memorial contributions in Meggie’s name may be made to The Arc of Allegany-Steuben, 240 O’Connor St., Wellsville, NY 14895, UR Medicine – Jones Memorial Hospital, 191 North Main St., Wellsville, NY 14895 or Hart Comfort House of Allegany County, 141 East State St., Wellsville, NY 14895.
Obituary: Jerry L. James, 67, Belmont
Obituary: Carl E. Wilkins, 84, Wellsville
Watch the Genesee River
The Genesee River in Wellsville will rise...but should stay within its pants (they've been known to be wrong - watch and learn)!
New Sheriff takes over in Potter County
NY state police
New York State Police Blotter- Allegany County
1/7/24 1:01 p.m.-domestic dispute: Amity-based state police
arrested Dillon S. Ayers, 28, of Wellsville. He was charged with unauthorized
use of a motor vehicle and criminal mischief following an incident in the town
of Friendship. He was detained.
1/7/24 4:40 p.m. – assault: After investigating an incident
in the village of Canaseraga, state police arrested 32-year-old Melchizedek P.
Rogers of Rochester. The charges included felony assault with serious physical
injury and endangering the welfare of a child. The suspect was released pending
court action.
1/8/24 12:16 a.m.: Three men face criminal charges following
an incident in the village of Belmont. Troopers charged Derick J. Blake,42, of
Belmont with unlawful possession of radio devices; Jonathan F. Kane, 47, of
ward with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th and
29-year-old Andrew E. Fuller of Allentown with criminal use of drug
paraphernalia (scales). Court action is pending.
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Wellsville Police
Date: Friday November 3, 2023
Wellsville Police arrested Joseph J.M. Conley, age 33 of Wellsville, charging him with Strangulation 2nd (Class D Felony), Assault 3rd (Class A Misdemeanor), Criminal Obstruction of Breathing (Class A Misdemeanor), Resisting Arrest (Class A Misdemeanor), Aggravated Harassment 2nd (Class A Misdemeanor) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor). The charges stem from an incident that took place on Pine Street. Conley was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Conley was committed to the Allegany County Jail on $5,000.00 cash bail or $10,000.00 property bond or $20,000.00 partially secured bond. Conley is due back in Wellsville Village Court on November 7th at 4:30 pm.
Monday, November 14, 2022
Please note - these charges were dismissed. He did attend the court date, and the case was dismissed due to the fact that the arresting officer did not show up. The judge also cited the fact that this was his first and only offense. The judge officially found him not guilty and made sure that he would not have a record as a result of this incident.
Maryland man arrested for drug possession in Almond
Saturday, May 28, 2022
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Second option for area news
Allegany Hope Community News also has expanded its news coverage in Allegany County through its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
Monday, March 1, 2021
Another option: The Wellsville Sun
Those still thirsty for area news may want to consider The Wellsville Sun.
You can find that growing newsmaker, HERE.