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State police: Woman missing from Avoca last seen in New Jersey
New York State Police in the Southern Tier are searching for a missing Avoca woman. Police say she's considered a vulnerable adult- and is 83-years-old. She was last seen in the area of Newark, New ... more
Avoca man charged with felony arson, contempt after Steuben investigation
Sheriff Jim Allard reports that deputies arrested a 48-year-old Avoca resident following an arson investigation on Monday. Donald Kennedy, 48, is accused of intentionally damaging a residence by setting it on fire. It's further alleged ... more
Avoca/Prattsburgh bows out of Section V boys soccer play-offs after opponent refuses to wear masks
The Avoca/Prattsburgh varsity boys soccer team has withdrawn from Friday’s scheduled Section V, Class D2 quarterfinal game against Scio, citing a disagreement over the wearing of masks. In a joint statement from Avoca Superintendent Stephen ... more
One critically injured after crash involving tractor-trailer, stolen car in Steuben County
Four people were injured and two people are facing charges after a crash involving a tractor-trailer and stolen vehicle in Steuben County. It happened in the town of Avoca on Route 390 South around 4 ... more
Deputies: Steuben man threatened person with a weapon during a fight
The Steuben County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a 60-year-old Avoca resident following an investigation into a fight. Deputies report that Thomas Parsels, 60, threatened another person with a weapon and then struck the ... more
Sheriff: Steuben man charged with rape, released on $500 bail
The Steuben County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a 46-year-old Avoca man following a rape investigation. Matthew Kapp, 46, was released on $500 bail following his arrest, which took place on July 28th. It ... more
Deputies: Steuben man possessed ‘assault-style’ weapon, high-capacity loading devices during trespassing incident
The Steuben County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a 54-year-old Avoca resident following an investigation into a trespass complaint. Craig Burlew, 54, possessed a quantity of methamphetmine, an assault-style rifle, and high capacity weapon ... more
DWAI charge filed, more possible after investigation into fatal Steuben County crash
Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard says that on April 9th an arrest was made following a fatal crash that occurred on March 4th in Avoca. That crash occurred on State Route 415, and while the ... more
Teen dead, others hospitalized after crash in Steuben County
Sheriff Jim Allard says his deputies responded to a fatal crash on Wednesday, which occurred a little after 4 p.m. on State Route 415 in Avoca. He says a 17-year-old was traveling in a 2006 ... more
SECTIONAL MONDAY REPORT: Lyons survives; Pal-Mac girls top Waterloo in OT thriller; Whitman & Red Jacket to meet at Big House
There was a full slate of Section V boys and girls postseason high school basketball games on Monday night to kick off the semifinal round which continues Tueday. Check out all of last night’s scores, ... more
SECTIONAL SATURDAY REPORT: FL East boys, Wayne County girls dominant Saturday
There was a full slate of Section V boys and girls postseason high school basketball games on Saturday. Check out all of last night’s scores, updated brackets and the next slate of games below… BOYS ... more
Avoca man released after stealing vehicle, faces felony charge
Deputies say an Avoca man stole a vehicle from Reservoir Road on Tuesday. James Sick, 28, of Avoca was arrested after deputies responded to the area for the report of a male actively trying to ... more
Steuben man charged with forcible touching
Deputies arrested a 24-year-old Bath resident following an investigation into an alleged sexual assault of a person under 17. Hunter Lee, 24, of Bath was charged with forcible touching. He's accused of touching an intimate ... more
Honeoye heading to Class D regional with 6-5 win over Avoca
Honeoye's Dom Trippi drew a walk with two outs in the 6th inning followed by a steal of second base with Jacob Slocum already on third. Trippi made it safely to second after a wild ... more
FingerLakes1.com launches Patreon to support continued growth in local digital content
FingerLakes1.com has officially launched a Patreon Support model, for readers, viewers, and listeners who want to support our mission. For 20 years now, FingerLakes1.com has focused on delivering news and information in a unique, interactive ... more
Police: Massachusetts man charged with sexually abusing child in Steuben County
New York State Police arrested a man from Massachusetts after he allegedly sexually abused a child under the age of 11. Troopers said they were notified about a potential case of child sex abuse by ... more
Deputies: Woman stole over $3,000 from Seneca County business
Deputies say a 59-year-old Avoca resident was charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records after an alleged $3,000 theft from a Town of Lodi business at an earlier date. Michelle M. Cornaire, 59, was ... more
Deputies: Savona woman was driving stolen car
Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on Wednesday, January 3rd deputies arrested a Savona woman for possessing stolen property following an incident in the Town of Avoca. Louann Labarr, 61, was charged with third-degree ... more
Big 3rd quarter leads Penn Yan girls past Mynderse (W-FL round-up 1/2)
In a game pitting a pair of Finger Lakes East girls teams with 1 league loss, the upstart Penn Yan Lady Mustangs hosted Mynderse and found themselves trailing the visiting Blue Devils by 4 at ... more
