Obituary: Mark J. Schoenherr, Wellsville

Wellsville, NY - Mark J. Schoenherr, 57, of 8 Meadowbrook Court passed away on Monday, July 14, 2014 at the Hart Comfort House following a battle with cancer. He was born October 28, 1956 in Wellsville, the son of the late Karl J. and Patricia (Wall) Schoenherr. 

Mark was a 1971graduate of the Immaculate Conception School and a 1975 graduate of Archbishop Walsh High School in Olean. He attended Herkimer County Community College and was a 1987 graduate of Buffalo State College. He was employed at a number of restaurants in Wellsville and Olean, beginning with Pizza Hut and most recently for many years, at the Texas Hot in Wellsville. Mark was an avid Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan and loved watching NASCAR and Notre Dame Football. He was a life member of the NRA, the Sons of the American Legion Post 702, and the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Rescue Squad. He was a former member of the Emerald Hook & Ladder Company # 3 and the Willing Volunteer Fire Department. 

He is survived by three stepchildren, Ben Grover of Scio, Kelly Ertell of Cuba and Heather Bennett of Allegany, 12 grandchildren and a host of close friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a grandson, Cameron Fenti in 2012 and several aunts & uncles.

Friends are invited to a graveside service on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 4:00 pm in Sacred Heart Cemetery, 300 South Main Street in Wellsville. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps, the Hart Comfort House or Lollypop Farm – Humane Society of Greater Rochester, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

Savona woman will face a judge on felony counts

Cohocton woman faces felony counts for unemployment fraud

 A joint investigation by the New York State Police of Criminal Investigation (BCI) at Bath, and the N.Y.S. Dept. of Labor, has resulted in charges against a Cohocton woman.  Kate M. Schwingel, age 29, of 9 South Main St, has been charged with Grand Larceny 3^rd degree (Class “D” Felony) and Falsifying Business Records 1^st degree (Class “E” Felony).  It is alleged that Schwingel received $8,781.00 in Unemployment Benefits that she was not entitled to.  Schwingel was arraigned in the Town of Bath Court and ROR’d.  She is scheduled to reappear in court on August 4^th at 3:00 P.M.

Allegany County: Andover man charged with felony at county jail

Allegany County Sheriff Rick Whitney reports the arrest of Jamie M. Wlasniewski, age 38, of Andover, on Tuesday 07/15/14 on charges of Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree (a class E felony) and Reckless Endangerment in the 2nd degree (a class A misdemeanor). The charges stem from an incident on July 10th at the Allegany County Jail in which Wlasniewski, an inmate, allegedly tampered with and destroyed a fire sprinkler head in his cell which caused the fire alarm system to activate and discharge several hundred gallons of water into that area of the jail. Wlasniewski was processed, arraigned, and sent back to the Allegany County Jail in lieu of $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond to await further action in Amity Town Court on July 23^rd.

Allegany County: Deputies arrest Friendship man for drug crimes

Allegany County Sheriff Rick Whitney reports that following a lengthy investigation regarding illegal narcotics possession and sales in the Town of Friendship, Investigators from the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit on Tuesday July 15^th arrested Nathan A. Bowker, age 25 of County Road 1 in Friendship, on an Allegany County Grand Jury Indictment Warrant charging Bowker with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3^rd degree, and 2 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3^rd degree, all class B felonies.

The arrest stems from an incident in which Bowker allegedly sold illegal narcotics to an agent of the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit on two separate occasions in the Town of Friendship.

Bowker was arraigned in Allegany County Court and sent to the County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond. He’ll reappear in Allegany County Court on July 17^th for further proceedings.

All citizens are encouraged to call the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit Hotline at (585) 268-9782 with any drug related information. Any and all information is important and regarded as strictly confidential.

Wellsville business owner at odds with newspaper over Walmart story

The headline in Tuesday's Wellsville Daily Reporter reads-"Wal-Mart entrance set." The story further states that "Wal-Mart now owns the plaza next to the Wellsville McDonalds." That came as a shock to a business owner in the plaza along Bolivar Road. For twenty years, Robert Willetts, has owned and operated Optical Options from the plaza location. When RNN asked him about the sale and the future of his business, he said "that story is absolutely untrue." He said for years, Wal-Mart has had options and extensions to purchase. He said currently, "the extension runs through September," but there has been NO purchase yet. Willetts said he was told today he would receive at least two months notice if a sale took place. RNN asked Willetts if the people he spoke with today with credible and trustworthy, he commented absolutely.
Willetts noted several media reports about Wal-Mart that were not correct. He said when he read today's newspaper, he was stunned.
Town Supervisor Dar Fanton recently told RNN that he had a degree of confidence that Wal-Mart would build in Wellsville. For now, however, the owner of Optical Options says they are open, in business and accepting new customers.

Allegany County Legislature: updated contact information