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Cattaraugus County man convicted of 2022 arson in Chautauqua County
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Cattaraugus County man has been convicted of setting fire to a home in Chautauqua County in 2022, the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday. 29-year-old Aubrey Baize of Randolph was convicted for starting the fire at a home in the Town of Kennedy on July 20, 2022. He was […]
History on Streets of Ellicottville
There is a wonderful walking tour guide of Ellicottville to be found at the Chamber building (known today as The Villager) or the Historical society. When we walk the streets of an historic village like Ellicottville, we must be filled with wonder as we imagine life, perhaps back in 1817 when the very first frame house was built in the village. I refer to the Leonard-Ellis-Harrison residence on 8 West Washington Street. Everything has a story. This building is no exception. It was built originally as an inn for the Holland Land Company as lodging for prospective land buyers. However, it did not pass muster with Holland Land Company as it cost too much money because lumber had to be brought down the creek to Ellicottville at additional expense. So, Baker Leonard, the hapless builder, ended up owning a rather large building in what was essentially the wilderness. Although there were no roads, no homes, no businesses to speak of, Leonard made lemonade out of his lemons and turned it into a residence, a tavern, a trading post for the local Indians, and, until municipal buildings were built, it served as the county courthouse. Imagine strolling around in 1817 and seeing that building. What might you be saying to your partner? What’s interesting about that building is that until this very day, it has remained in the hands of the same family.
Loved ones react to 19 year-old’s guilty plea in Amherst crash that killed 3 teens
BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) – A 19-year-old from Colden could face a shorter sentence after admitting to causing a deadly crash in Amherst last year that killed three of her friends. Jayla Mueller pleaded guilty to manslaughter and reckless driving that claimed the lives of 19-year-old Isabella French, 18-year-old Azathiel Pabon and 20-year-old Dakota Eldridge. “She […]
EVL Village Life: Ray Evans Theater
An Ambitious Musical Coming to the Ray Evans Theater. The last time I interviewed Cattaraugus Country Living Arts Association’s (CCLAA) Rhayne Smith, she was a cast member in last year’s production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. That was last August. This time, this diminutive theater dynamo is taking on the role of director of the musical Tick, Tick… Boom! currently running as a movie on Netflix. The show will take place at the Ray Evans Theater in Salamanca, NY, the first two weekends in May.
One Person Hospitalized After Olean Fire
OLEAN, NY — After a fire occurred at 623 Seneca Ave. early Wednesday morning, one person was hospitalized for evaluation at Olean General Hospital. Firefighters were dispatched at 2:36 a.m. and arrived within four minutes to find heavy fire in the rear of the structure. Olean police officers assisted in the evacuation of the occupants. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The fire was contained to the rear exterior of the house with some extension to the interior second floor bedroom and deemed under control by 2:57 a.m. No injuries to fire service personnel were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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