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State audits flag payroll oversight, procurement issues in Avoca schools
Two state audits of the Avoca Central School District revealed weaknesses in payroll oversight and procurement practices, prompting calls for improved controls and accountability. In the first audit, covering payroll operations from July 2022 through ... more
Avoca man pleads guilty to shooting wife
An Avoca man has pleaded guilty to shooting his wife during a dispute two years ago. Terry C. Long, Jr., 51, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault in Steuben County court Tuesday for shooting his wife ... more
TUESDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Wayne boys pull away late to beat Mynderse; Honeoye boys win 10th straight
On Tuesday night, 13 games high school basketball games unfolded across the Finger Lakes region, but many were lopsided. Highlights included a Finger Lakes East matchup in Ontario, where Wayne pulled away late to beat ... more
Steuben man arrested in Bath for illegal firearms, drug possession
A traffic stop in the Village of Bath on Tuesday evening led to the arrest of a man found in possession of multiple illegal firearms, high-capacity magazines, and narcotics, according to the Bath Police Department ... more
Steuben home destroyed, dogs killed after blaze
A devastating fire tore through a home on Alexander Street in Avoca Sunday night, killing two dogs and leaving the property in ruins. Fire crews responded shortly after 8 p.m. on Oct. 27 to find ... more
Woman arrested after trespassing in Seneca Falls, violating ban from residence
A woman was arrested in Seneca Falls after unlawfully returning to a residence where she was previously banned. Angela Vickio, 50, of Avoca, New York, was taken into custody by the Seneca Falls Police Department ... more
Man arrested for assault after shooting neighbor: Victim airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital
A shooting in Avoca, New York, led to the arrest of 66-year-old Willie C. Faniel on assault charges Monday evening. New York State Police responded to a distress call at a residence on State Route ... more
Avoca home swamped by cats raises health, legal concerns
An unusual case in Avoca, where a mobile home on Big Creek Road was found overwhelmed by 20-30 cats, has highlighted serious issues of animal neglect and the limitations of New York's animal cruelty laws ... more
Hornell man charged with vehicular manslaughter after Avoca crash
Michael S. Eldridge, 26, from Hornell, has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including manslaughter and vehicular manslaughter, for his involvement in a fatal crash. The incident, which occurred on August 6, 2023, in ... more
PUBLIC NOTICE: Comment session on Prattsburgh Wind facility planned for February 27 at Hatch Hose Fire Company
Prattsburgh Wind LLC, managed by Terra-Gen LLC's VP Kevin Sheen, is developing a wind energy facility in New York's Steuben County. This project aims to construct and operate a 147-megawatt wind energy facility across five ... more
Steuben man shoots woman in the face: Victim in guarded condition at Strong Memorial Hospital
State police arrested a man in Steuben County after a shooting in the town of Avoca. According to a press release from NYSP, Terry C. Long Jr., age 50, shot a 47-year-old female inside a ... more
Man wanted in Texas taken into custody in Steuben County following fight
On September 6, Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reported the arrest of Raymund D. Gardner, 25, of Fort Worth, Texas, after deputies responded to a report of two individuals fighting in the driving lane of ... more
Avoca stabbing update: One treated at local hospital, second airlifted to Strong Hospital
On the evening of September 3 New York State Police in Bath rushed to a reported stabbing at 8077 Bauter Road in Avoca. At the scene, they found two males, Richard M. Randall, 55, and ... more
Avoca CSD audit shows lapses in sexual harassment prevention training
An audit conducted on the Avoca Central School District's adherence to annual sexual harassment prevention training (SHP Training) has identified notable discrepancies. The audit, which spanned from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, revealed ... more
UPDATE: One dead, four hospitalized after crash in Steuben County
A fatal accident involving two vehicles occurred on State Route 415 at the intersection of Michigan Hollow Road in the town of Avoca, Steuben County on August 6, 2023. The deceased, 51-year-old Michael A. Hinrich ... more
Deputies: Avoca man damages property, injures child during domestic incident while violating court order
Deputies say an Avoca resident was arrested after a domestic incident on July 29. Zack Smith, 30, is accused of violating a court order, damaging property, and acting in a manner that was injurious to ... more
Troopers: 74-year-old arrested for DWAI drugs after crash in Avoca
Troopers arrested a 74-year-old for driving under the influence of drugs after a crash on State Route 415 in Avoca. According to state police, Julie Lewis, 74, of Avoca was arrested after an investigation into ... more
Troopers: Felony menacing charge filed after April incident
State police arrested an Avoca resident following an incident on April 13. Details of the incident were not released. However, Thomas Parsels, 59, was charged with a felony count of menacing and harassment. He was ... more
Troopers: Storage units, hunting cabins, homes, and vehicles all targeted in massive burglary investigation
New York State Police say an extensive investigation spanning several counties resulted in two arrests. The burglaries included storage units, hunting cabins, residences, and stolen vehicles. Adam Hosmer, 34, of Avoca was arrested for second-degree ... more
