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MACHIAS — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County will host Chainsaw Safety Certification courses from Game of Logging on May 29-30 at the...

In the last column I wrote about a Wilson’s snipe that has been overwintering on my property , which is unusual because they generally spend the winte...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reminds residents that the annual statewide ban on residential brush burning begins March ...

While the 2023 hunting season in New York saw 12 hunting-related shooting incidents — including two deaths — the season tied 2019 for the second-fewes...

PORTVILLE — Like many other Western New York maple producers, Sprague’s Maple Farms got an early start making maple syrup this season. For the next fo...

KANE, Pa. — The April 11 Roach-Bauer Forestry Forum will feature discussion on innovations in using low-grade wood materials and an update from the Pe...

This winter has been an unusual one for our area. Temperatures have been way above average and snowfall has been way below average. I’m not complainin...

ALBANY (TNS) — The state Cannabis Control Board, which abruptly cancelled its monthly meeting last month, on Friday adopted rules that would allow any...

OLEAN — Get rid of the Winter Blues with arts classes! The Tri County Arts Council is offering several classes during February, including winter break...

New York’s farmers are facing more extreme weather caused by climate change and they are learning to adapt, according to the agriculture chapter of th...

OLEAN — The Olean Music Boosters have kicked off their annual spring flower sale. All music students should have received the paperwork last week. Any...

Kyley Weaver and her dad Todd have been hunting deer together since she first turned 12. The early mornings, quick breakfast and tingling anticipation...

This afternoon will be mostly cloudy, in the 50s with a chance of rain showers into the evening. Overnight will be much colder with a low in the upper...

COUDERSPORT, Pa. — The Potter County Artisan Co-op, located at 227 N. Main St., announces several classes and events to be held during the month of Fe...

LOS ANGELES (TNS) — Do you sleep with animals? No, I don’t mean people who, you know, do wild and crazy things in bed. I am talking about actual anima...

BELMONT — Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES named its Career and Technical Education High Honor and Honor rolls for the second quarter from CTE Center in Bel...

JAMESTOWN — The following students from SUNY Jamestown Community College were placed on the part-time Dean’s List for academic excellence during the f...

The following students from SUNY Jamestown Community College were placed on the full-time Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. • Almond: • Bolivar:...