Allegany County was named after a Delaware Indian word, applied by settlers of Western New York State to a trail that followed the Allegheny River.
(Getty) The first day of Lent is Ash Wednesday and for 2017, the date is Wednesday, March 1st. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, which is the when Christians prepare for the celebration of Easter, which is on Sunday, April 16, 2017.
When does Lent start and finish in 2017? Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the 40 day fasting period (not including Sundays) before Easter. This year, Lent begins on Wednesday March 1 and ends of Saturday April 15, one day before Easter Sunday.