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Canisteo selects first official flag through community vote
Canisteo has officially adopted its first village and town flag, according to the Hornell Evening Tribune. The winning design by Declan McAneney features the historic Canisteo Living Sign and was selected through a two-round community ... more
Canisteo man charged with child sex abuse
A Canisteo man was arrested this week following a grand jury indictment alleging sexual abuse of a child under 13. Nathan A. Clark, 40, was taken into custody on June 11 by Steuben County deputies ... more
Two charged after child rescued from Canisteo River
A 5-year-old was pulled from the Canisteo River after a tubing accident Saturday, leading to criminal charges for two adults, according to New York State Police. The child was swept into a submerged tree and ... more
Rescue team pulls family from Canisteo River
Emergency crews rushed to the Canisteo River on Saturday after reports of people, including a child, stranded near an island, according to the Canisteo Fire Company. Responders from the fire company, New York State Police, ... more
Former Canisteo police chief pleads guilty in misconduct probe
New details have emerged in the official misconduct investigation of former Canisteo Police Chief Kyle C. Amidon, culminating in his resignation, guilty plea, and restitution payment, authorities announced. The New York State Police and Schuyler ... more
Canisteo police chief quits after misconduct probe
Canisteo Police Chief Kyle Amidon has resigned following a state investigation into falsified time sheets and questionable handling of a police club he founded, according to New York State Police. The probe began in April ... more
Canisteo roads, bridge to close for repairs
Steuben County drivers will face detours this May as road and bridge work shuts down key routes in the town of Canisteo, according to the county Department of Public Works. Starting May 12, County Route ... more
Canisteo caregiver arrested after alleged assault on elderly patient
A Canisteo caregiver is behind bars after allegedly assaulting a patient and taking the victim’s vehicle without permission, according to New York State Police. Michael Morris, 52, was arrested on Friday, March 14, following a ... more
Canisteo mayoral race: Thompson vs. McInroy
Republican Fred Thompson and independent Richard (Rick) McInroy are competing to become Canisteo’s next mayor in the March 18 election, succeeding outgoing Mayor Monica Recktenwald. Thompson, a retired Army veteran and former school board member, ... more
TUESDAY HS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL REPORT: Waterloo, ER boys, Newark girls punch tickets to finals; Lyons boys fall in OT
A handful of Section V boys’ and girls’ sectional semifinal games were contested on Tuesday night, and a few more Wayne-Finger Lakes teams advanced to the finals this weekend. The Waterloo boys outlasted Finger Lakes ... more
RADIO REPLAY: Marcus Whitman, Lyons headline Monday night B2 semifinal doubleheader (webcast)
The first week of March begins with girls basketball in Section V taking centerstage. FL1 Radio is live from Canandaigua for the Class B2 semifinals doubleheader. Game one features the #2 seed Marcus Whitman Wildcats ... more
Fundraiser aids Canisteo family after devastating fire
A Canisteo family lost their home in a Feb. 19 fire, leaving their oldest child, Cole, with severe burns requiring a long recovery. Authorities believe the blaze was accidental but are still investigating. A GoFundMe ... more
One injured in house fire Steuben County
A Wednesday night fire destroyed a home in the Hamlet of Adrian, leaving one person injured. The blaze broke out on County Route 199 just before 9 p.m., according to the Canisteo Fire Department, and ... more
Fire destroys home in Canisteo; no injuries reported
A late-night fire engulfed a home on County Road 119 in Canisteo, prompting a multi-department response Wednesday night. By the time firefighters arrived, the structure was fully consumed by flames and heavy smoke. Crews battled ... more
Canisteo police welcome new K9 officer, Smitty
The Canisteo Police Department introduced its newest officer, Smitty, a K9 trained in narcotics detection, tracking, and personal protection. Announced on Feb. 18, Smitty replaces the department’s former K9, Dex. Named in honor of fallen ... more
Troopers: Suspect had modified gun and cocaine near Canisteo school
New York State Police arrested a 30-year-old Canisteo man near Canisteo Greenwood Elementary School on December 18, after a suspicious incident led to the discovery of drugs and a modified weapon. State troopers from Wayland ... more
Two men arrested in Hornell drug bust, face felony charges
Two men from Steuben and Allegany counties were arrested following a drug bust in Hornell, N.Y., on Friday afternoon. Hornell police intercepted a delivery involving methamphetamine and suspected fentanyl, leading to the arrests of Charles ... more
Canisteo American Legion donates $24K to United Way flood relief fund
The Canisteo American Legion Post 846 presented a check for nearly $24,000 to the United Way of the Southern Tier's Steuben County Flood Relief Fund on Wednesday. The funds were raised through a community event ... more
Two Elmira men arrested in connection with Canisteo burglaries
Two Elmira men have been arrested following an investigation into a series of burglaries in the Canisteo Valley area, Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard announced Thursday. Trent M. Johnson, 20, of Erie Street, and Zachary ... more
