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Hornell to host veterans Freedom Festival this weekend
A celebration aimed at honoring and supporting local veterans is set for Saturday in Hornell, according to WENY News. The We Are Dwyer Veterans Freedom Festival will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m ... more
Painted Post woman arrested in stolen vehicle case
A Painted Post woman faces a series of felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly stealing a car, leading deputies on a reckless pursuit, and stalking another individual in public. Deputies arrested 32-year-old Alesha M. Hunt ... more
Steuben County Jail earns national health care accreditation
The Steuben County Jail has been awarded national accreditation for its health services, marking a major milestone in correctional care for the county. Sheriff Jim Allard announced Thursday that the National Commission on Correctional Health ... more
Audit finds Cohocton officials bypassed purchasing rules
Town of Cohocton officials failed to follow their own procurement rules and state laws when purchasing nearly $2 million worth of goods and services, according to a state audit that uncovered a pattern of avoided ... more
Corning-Painted Post Airport gets $732K for upgrades
The Corning-Painted Post Airport will receive over $731,000 in federal funding for runway improvements, according to WETM. The grant is part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program and will help complete the final phase of ... more
Bath urges applicants as NY Forward deadline nears
The Village of Bath is encouraging local businesses and groups to apply for NY Forward funding ahead of the July 18 deadline. According to WENY, Bath was awarded $4.5 million to revitalize its downtown. Eligible ... more
Bath man arrested after break-in at condemned apartment
A Bath man was arrested on burglary and drug charges after police say he illegally entered a condemned apartment and was later caught with prescription drugs he intended to sell. Zachariah E. Cole, 33, was ... more
Bath parolee held on no bail after domestic assault
A Bath man was arrested Saturday following a domestic incident in which police say he assaulted and unlawfully detained someone at a home on Pine Street. David Strassburg, 39, was taken into custody on July ... more
Corning council delays mayoral term vote again
Corning’s City Council tabled a proposal Monday night to extend the mayoral term from two to four years, just nine months after voters rejected the same change, according to WENY News. Councilmember Alison Hunt led ... more
Veggie Van brings fresh produce to Steuben towns
Steuben County residents now have weekly access to affordable, locally grown produce thanks to the Veggie Van, part of the SNAP-Ed Southern Finger Lakes initiative, according to the Elmira Star-Gazette. This mobile market accepts various ... more
Finger Lakes forecast: Feeling like summer with humidity and storms
A hot and stormy start to the week is in store for the Finger Lakes and Central New York, with showers and thunderstorms expected Monday and Tuesday before cooler, more comfortable weather briefly returns midweek ... more
Southern Tier fire chief dies battling Conklin blaze
A Broome County fire chief died after suffering a medical emergency while responding to a house fire early Friday morning, according to emergency officials. James Sitek, chief of the West Colesville Fire Department and a ... more
Corning weighs future of shuttered Denison Park Pool
The City of Corning is uncertain whether to repair or replace Denison Park Pool, which has remained closed since 2022 due to severe structural damage, according to WENY. A structural report revealed extensive cracking and ... more
Lighting debate flares in Hornell Route 36 project
A $60 million overhaul of Route 36 through Hornell has hit a snag over streetlight responsibilities. According to the Hornell Evening Tribune, while the city agreed to maintain 63 new lights, the Village of North ... more
Bath woman charged with drug possession following traffic stop
A routine traffic stop in the Village of Bath led to the arrest of a local woman on drug possession charges, according to the Bath Police Department. On July 2, at approximately 2:32 p.m., officers ... more
Angelica man charged in fatal Steuben County crash
An Angelica man is facing felony charges after a deadly 2024 crash in Steuben County that killed his passenger. Lukas J. Ellsessor, 31, was arrested July 1 and charged with vehicular manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and ... more
Red Cross to host emergency prep expo in Bath
The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a free “Readiness Expo” on July 19 in Bath, N.Y., offering residents tools to prepare for emergencies and disasters. The event runs from 11 ... more
Hornell man stabbed in downtown Rochester
A 32-year-old man from Hornell was hospitalized Tuesday night after being stabbed in downtown Rochester, according to police. The incident occurred near North Clinton Avenue and Pleasant Street around 9:15 p.m. The victim suffered a ... more
Addison man charged in Steuben County welfare fraud case
An Addison man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after allegedly collecting over $4,600 in public benefits he was not entitled to, according to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Donald J. Hastings Jr., ... more
