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Truck hauling mobile home crashes near Prattsburgh school
A truck driver was hospitalized after losing control and crashing a semi hauling a mobile home near Prattsburgh Central School, according to first responders. The crash occurred Monday afternoon on State Route 53 when the ... more
Pulteney woman indicted for murder after stabbing victim dies
A Steuben County woman is now facing a murder charge after a man she allegedly stabbed earlier this month died from his injuries. Annika Szathmary, 25, of Pulteney, was originally charged with attempted murder following ... more
Five arrested in Bath drug sweep after parole checks uncover narcotics, replica handgun
A routine parole check in Bath led to the arrests of five people last week after police uncovered significant quantities of illegal drugs, drug packaging materials, and a replica firearm in two hotel rooms at ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 19 scoreboard
A full slate of Wayne-Finger Lakes spring sports action brought standout performances across baseball, softball, lacrosse, and flag football on Monday. Alan Plummer fanned 16 batters to lead Mynderse baseball past Waterloo in a classic ... more
Frost advisory issued in Finger Lakes as temperatures drop
Residents in the Finger Lakes region should prepare for potentially damaging frost as temperatures are expected to fall into the low 30s early Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory covering ... more
Troopers stabbed during Allegany County arrest
Two New York State Police troopers were stabbed during a violent traffic stop in Allegany County on May 17, according to authorities. The incident unfolded at a gas station in Bolivar after officers stopped a ... more
Steuben County home prices jump nearly 10%
Home listings in Steuben County saw a sharp increase in April, with the median asking price rising to $219,825 — up 9.9% from the previous month, according to data from Realtor.com. Compared to April 2024, ... more
Hornell library vandalized, but community stands strong
The Hornell Public Library was hit with vulgar graffiti this week, causing thousands in damage and forcing the removal of its historic front doors, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. Two nearby businesses were also ... more
Corning welcomes new legal cannabis dispensary
Union Chill Cannabis Company has officially opened its doors in Corning, according to WETM. After years of legal hurdles, CEO Josh Canfield confirmed the dispensary received last-minute approval to launch this week. Located on West ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 16 scoreboard
Friday featured a lighter slate of Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports, but there were still plenty of elite performances. In baseball, Jake Wolff tossed a complete game to lift Waterloo over Mynderse, while Johnny Mohammed ... more
Hornell man charged in $3,900 welfare fraud case
A Hornell man is facing felony charges after investigators say he illegally collected thousands of dollars in welfare benefits by submitting false documents. Ryan C. Deisher, 26, was arrested on May 13 by Steuben County ... more
Traffic light project to slow Corning traffic Sunday
Drivers in the Town of Corning should expect lane changes and delays this Sunday, May 18, as crews install a new traffic light, according to WETM. The work will affect traffic on state Route 352, ... more
Student art shines at Corning Museum of Glass
More than 2,000 students from across the Corning area are showcasing their creativity at the Corning Museum of Glass as part of its 55th Annual Student Art Show, according to WENY News. The exhibit includes ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 15 scoreboard
It was a jam-packed Thursday of high school sports across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region, headlined by thrilling lacrosse battles and dominant performances on the baseball and softball diamonds. In boys lacrosse, Palmyra-Macedon stayed unbeaten with ... more
Steuben woman indicted in fatal stabbing case
A Steuben County grand jury indicted a Pulteney woman Wednesday on a second-degree murder charge in the stabbing death of a 53-year-old man, according to the Corning Leader. Annika M. Szathmary, 25, is accused of ... more
Cameron nears sewage sludge ban after decades of concern
After 40 years of resistance, the town of Cameron in Steuben County moved closer to banning sewage sludge on farmland, according to Spectrum News. Residents voiced unanimous support for a proposed law at a public ... more
United Way grants $164K to senior aid programs
United Way of the Southern Tier awarded over $163,000 to support 14 programs helping senior citizens in Chemung and Steuben counties, according to the Elmira Star-Gazette. The grants, drawn from the Senior Supports Fund, will ... more
Jersey Mike’s to open first Steuben County shop
Construction is underway on Steuben County’s first Jersey Mike’s Subs, set to open in Riverside’s Tops Plaza by early summer, according to the Corning Leader. The sandwich chain will share a building with Starbucks at ... more
Corning’s Butcher’s Son wins best burger in NY
A Corning restaurant has earned top honors in New York’s burger scene. The Butcher’s Son was crowned winner of the 2025 “Best NY Burger” competition for its spicy-sweet “Ghost Burger.” The burger, featuring two grass-fed ... more
