Allegany County

(WNY News Now) – A Friendship-based missions group invites the community to hear how one organization is transforming lives of abandoned children in Kenya.FRIENDSHIP, NY — The local U.S. director of a Kenyan missions group which provides a home for abandoned Kenyan children will be the featured speaker at a free luncheon next week in Friendship.A newly formed missions group will hear about the Rehema Home in Nairobi and Bukura, Kenya, from Shea Reagan of Wellsville during the noon to 1:30PM Wednesday, November 20, session at the Mission House, site of the former St. Andrew’s Church rectory at 28 East Main Street.Purpose of the local group is to acquaint area residents about positive efforts being made locally, regionally, nationally and worldwide in reaching out to people in need.The Missi...

(WNY News Now) – In a pivotal step for regional mobility, Allegany County has approved a contract with Cattaraugus County to manage the Olean Area Transit System (OATS), effective January 1, 2025.Belmont, NY – At their October 23, 2024, Legislative Board meeting, the Allegany County Board  of Legislators approved a Public Transportation Services Agreement with Cattaraugus County for  coordinating the operation and administration of the Olean Area Transit System (OATS) for a  three-year term commencing on January 1, 2025, and remaining in effect through December 31,  2027. Access Allegany, the public transportation system in Allegany County, is managed by  Mobility Managers Ardent Solutions who also plans to manage OATS. The agreement, first  requested by Cattaraugus County leadership in Ju...