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Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 21 scoreboard
Thursday’s sectional slate brought plenty of tense postseason moments across the Wayne-Finger Lakes, with several local teams surviving and advancing in dramatic fashion. Bloomfield softball edged Byron-Bergen in a back-and-forth battle highlighted by Addison Falsone’s ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 18 scoreboard
Monday in the Wayne-Finger Lakes unfolded with no shortage of late-inning drama and a handful of pitching efforts that set the tone across the diamond. Wayne softball erased a seven-run deficit with a stunning walk-off ... more
Hornell man jailed on felony weapon charge after menacing incident
A Hornell man is facing felony weapons and menacing charges after police said he threatened another person with a blunt object during a disturbance investigation earlier this month. The Hornell Police Department said Jeffery M ... more
Man charged in Hornell hotel shooting
Police arrested a man after a parking lot shooting left two people injured, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune, at a Hampton Inn. Michael Grimmer, 58, now faces seven felony charges, including attempted assault. Investigators ... more
Worker injured in construction accident at Hornell high school, OSHA investigating
A construction accident at Hornell Junior-Senior High School left a worker seriously injured Monday, prompting an ongoing federal safety investigation. District officials say the incident happened April 27 inside the school’s gymnasium, where a contracted ... more
Hornell school budget jumps nearly 11%
A nearly $50 million school budget with a sharp spending jump heads to voters next month, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. The Hornell City School District’s $49.8 million plan raises spending by 10.94%, driven ... more
Hornell hospital flagged at risk but leaders insist services will not be cut
A rural New York hospital just landed on an “at risk” list, but patients won’t see cuts, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. Leaders at St. James Hospital say care will continue unchanged despite looming ... more
Hornell cracks down on e-bikes with strict new safety rules
Riders in Hornell now face stricter rules on e-bikes and scooters after officials moved to curb dangerous behavior, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. City leaders approved the law unanimously, requiring riders to be at ... more
UTV ride honors fallen Hornell Marine
Hundreds of roaring UTVs will roll through Hornell this Memorial Day to honor a fallen Marine and fund student scholarships, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. The Zach D. Smith Memorial Ride, organized by Ridin ... more
Route 36 closure planned in North Hornell for intersection work
Drivers traveling through North Hornell will need to plan ahead next week as a key intersection is set to close for construction. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that portions of State Route ... more
Hornell expands property tax relief program to help more seniors stay home
More seniors in Hornell can now get property tax relief as costs rise, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. The city expanded its exemption program, raising the income limit and switching to a sliding scale ... more
Fundraiser launched to support family of Hornellsville man killed in crash
A community fundraiser has been launched to support the family of a Hornellsville man killed in a rollover crash in Steuben County last week. Mathew J. Cady, 32, died after his pickup truck overturned April ... more
Hornellsville man killed in rollover crash in Steuben County
A 32-year-old Hornellsville man was killed Friday after his pickup truck overturned and left the roadway in a crash in Steuben County, according to New York State Police. Troopers responded April 3 to County Route ... more
Hornell plans major veterans tribute
A long-overlooked park is finally getting the tribute its name promises, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. City leaders and local veterans groups are building a new memorial wall at Veterans Memorial Park on James ... more
Hornell corridor project begins construction
Construction has started on a $64.1 million project to rebuild part of State Route 36 in Hornell, state officials said. The project will cover nearly three miles of roadway and aims to improve traffic flow, ... more
Student-built home sells in Hornell
A student-built home in Hornell just sold for $180,000 — marking the 13th success in a hands-on housing program, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. BOCES students constructed the two-bedroom house on Madison Avenue, giving ... more
HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Newark’s Natale, Lyons’ Parker join 1,000-point club; Mynderse, Waterloo boys advance
The quarterfinals wrapped up Saturday with several more Wayne-Finger Lakes teams advancing to next week’s semifinals, while a pair of standout performances also produced milestone moments along the way. Newark junior Karina Natale scored a ... more
HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Miles brothers power Wayne past Newark; Waterloo girls rally to reach Class B1 Final
After a day off Thursday, teams returned to the court Friday night to resume sectional play. The marquee matchup of the slate was a Finger Lakes East showdown, as Newark and Wayne met for the ... more
HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Lyons’ LeBrecht, Gananda’s Vogt hit 1,000-point mark; Marcus Whitman girls outlast Mynderse in OT
The second day of sectional play got underway Tuesday night with a full slate across the Wayne-Finger Lakes, as nearly a dozen teams advanced to the next round. Two Wayne County seniors also reached a ... more


