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Hornell woman faces robbery and gang assault charges
Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that deputies have made an arrest following an investigation into a robbery and assault in Dansville. Tabitha A. Belz, 32, of Hornell was taken into custody on February 6 ... more
Hornell Fire Department receives new state-of-the-art fire truck
Hornell firefighters welcomed their new Engine 83 on Feb. 5 after delays caused by severe weather in Florida. The E-One pumper, replacing a 25-year-old truck, is part of a $1.6 million investment in public safety ... more
TUESDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Waterloo’s Cameron Jacobs hits school-record 10 three-pointers; Geneva boys hold off Newark
Tuesday night delivered a 14-game slate of Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball. Waterloo grabbed the spotlight as senior Cameron Jacobs scored 33 points and made 10 three-pointers to set the school record, propelling the Tigers ... more
Beloved Little Italy pizzeria in Hornell to close
Little Italy of Hornell, a popular dining spot on Seneca Road North, will shut its doors on Feb. 13 after 20 years of operation, according to the owners' Facebook announcement. Known for its pizzas, wings, ... more
Hornell police charge four in copper theft, drug investigation
Four suspects have been arrested after a police search at a Hornell residence uncovered suspected methamphetamine and stolen property, including copper wire taken from the former St. James Hospital on Canisteo Street. The arrests followed ... more
Hornell mayor John Buckley seeks third term
Hornell Mayor John Buckley officially launched his campaign for a third term Saturday at Union Square Park, a site developed during his tenure. Addressing 75 supporters, Buckley highlighted achievements from his seven years in office, ... more
Hornell woman charged with filing false documents
The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Hornell woman accused of submitting fraudulent documents to the county’s Department of Social Services. Diane Benesch, 64, was arrested on January 14 and charged ... more
North Hornell voters reject fire truck funding proposal
North Hornell residents overwhelmingly voted against a $683,000 proposition to purchase a new fire rescue pumper truck, with 111 voting no and 56 in favor. The measure would have raised property taxes by over 23%, ... more
Hornell GameStop set to close on January 18
The GameStop store in Hornell Plaza will permanently close on January 18, 2025. A notice posted at the store states it is no longer accepting trade-ins, apologizing for any inconvenience caused. The retailer, known for ... more
North Hornell voters to decide on $683K fire truck purchase
North Hornell residents will vote on Jan. 6 to approve spending $683,000 for a new 2024 Spartan FC-94 Rescue pumper truck, replacing the aging 2002 Engine 85. The village plans to borrow up to $648,000 ... more
SATURDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Marcus Whitman boys win at buzzer; Dundee/Bradford girls extend win streak to six
Saturday saw another full slate of Wayne Finger-Lakes high school basketball games as several holiday tournaments came to a close. Highlights included the Marcus Whitman boys storming back to beat Rochester Prep on Brody Royston's ... more
Hornell awarded $530K to expand skatepark
Hornell received over $530,000 from the New York State Regional Economic Development Council to repair and expand the skatepark at Michael C. Fucci Memorial Park. The project will double the park’s size, transforming it into ... more
Hornell looks to modernize outdated city codes
In Hornell, it’s illegal to harbor more than six pigeons—a rule that city officials say highlights the need to modernize antiquated codes, The Evening Tribune reports. While such regulations remain, there are no rules on ... more
Hornell brings back Christmas concert at Union Square Park
The City of Hornell is reviving its Christmas concert for a second year, inviting the community to Christmas at the Square on Friday, Dec. 13. The festive event will take place at Union Square Park, ... more
Hornell police receive grant for new cameras and license plate readers
Hornell has secured a second round of state grant funding, totaling $229,905, to upgrade its community camera system and add two license plate readers, city officials announced Thursday. This brings total grant funding for the ... more
North Hornell Police Rolls Out New Patrol Vehicle
The North Hornell Police Department has upgraded its fleet with a 2024 Ford Explorer, replacing a nearly 20-year-old school resource officer vehicle, according to officials. This marked patrol vehicle comes fully equipped to enhance safety ... more
North Hornell PD secures grant for office upgrades
The North Hornell Police Department has received $9,900 in funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for new office equipment. The grant will fund a new desk, secure lockers, storage cabinets, an ... more
Hornell’s historic AM, FM radio stations shutting down this weekend
After decades on the air, Hornell's AM station WLEA 1480 and FM station 92.1 WCKR will go silent on Nov. 11, the stations announced. A recent social media post attributed the shutdown to economic challenges ... more
Davis wins Hornell council seat, recovering after medical emergency
Shannon Davis, Hornell’s 9th Ward Alderman, secured his council seat in Tuesday’s uncontested election, despite facing a serious medical setback just before the vote. Davis, who spent eight days in the hospital following emergency surgery ... more
