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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
Deputies arrest Prattsburgh man for drug-impaired driving

A Prattsburgh man faces charges after deputies found him impaired by drugs while parked on the roadside in Yates County. Nathaniel E. Garber, 22, was arrested on May 5 after Yates County Sheriff's deputies observed ... more
Prattsburgh Man Accused of Assault, Robbery, and Threats After Domestic Altercation

Deputies arrested a Prattsburgh man Thursday following a violent domestic incident that led to a series of felony and misdemeanor charges. Charles H. Graner IV, 37, was taken into custody on April 17 after allegedly ... more
Steuben County bridges to close for repairs

Two bridges in Steuben County will temporarily close for repairs starting Monday, March 31, according to the county’s Department of Public Works. The closures aim to improve safety and reliability for local travelers. The bridge ... more
Prattsburgh schools face fiscal stress concerns

Prattsburgh Central School District was labeled "susceptible to fiscal stress" under New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s monitoring system. This designation highlights its financial vulnerability due to low fund reserves, operating deficits, and liquidity challenges. Prattsburgh ... 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
TUESDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Cam Blankenberg sets Wayne’s all-time scoring record; Clyde-Savannah girls extend win streak to five

Tuesday night was filled with exciting Wayne-Finger Lakes basketball matchups as 13 games took place across the region. History was made again in Ontario as junior Cam Blankenberg became Wayne's all-time leading scorer in the ... more
EXCLUSIVE: Prattsburgh Wind Farm rolls forward despite NYS on pace to miss climate goals (audio)

Though New York is slated to miss its climate goals, several county projects are bolstering renewable energy development. Several large wind farm projects have been approved, including the Prattsburgh Wind Farm, which will create 147 ... more
Prattsburgh man charged with arson; held without bail

A Prattsburgh man has been arrested after an investigation into a suspicious fire in Howard a few months ago. Sheriff Jim Allard says James Lisefski, 43, was arrested after an investigation into a suspicious fire ... 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
Local ICU nurse named Thompson’s latest ‘DAISY’ recipient

Erica Iversen, a registered nurse in the Intensive Care Unit, is the latest UR Medicine Thompson Health recipient of The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Iversen, a resident of Prattsburgh in Steuben County, was surprised ... more
Deputies: Woman faces felony burglary charge after causing $3,000+ in damage

The Steuben County Sheriff's Office arrested a Prattsburgh woman following a burglary investigation. Miranda Elwell, 29, is accused of entering a residence and stealing property in March. Deputies said the value of the property exceeded ... more
Thompson Hospital nurse honored with DASIY Award for extraordinary nurses

F.F. Thompson Hospital nurse Samantha Peters has been honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, a significant recognition from UR Medicine Thompson Health. Peters, who hails from Prattsburgh, Steuben County, works on the 3 ... more
Construction in Cohocton, Prattsburgh will create temporary road closures

Segments of County Route 35 in Cohocton and Prattsburgh are scheduled for temporary closures next week due to construction works. The construction, which involves changing cross-over pipes for future paving projects, will take place from ... more
Felony charges follow domestic incident in Prattsburgh

State police arrested a Prattsburgh resident following a call to authorities about a domestic incident. Troopers say Corey Roth, 30, was in an area where he should not have been, per an active court order ... more
Prattsburgh driver charged with DWI after rollover crash

State police arrested a Prattsburgh driver following a two-car accident on State Route 53. According to a news release it happened on April 28 in the town of Wheeler. Sharon Meyer, 63, was ultimately arrested ... more
Troopers: Prattsburgh man accused of drugged driving after car goes off the road

On April 23 a Prattsburgh man was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and operating a vehicle without a valid license. Joseph R. Bennett Jr., 36, was found by the troopers from Bath ... more
Prattsburgh woman dies in canoe accident

In a tragic turn of events, a 22-year-old woman from Prattsburg lost her life in a canoe accident on a river in Big Flats. Around 5 p.m. on April 22, troopers from Horseheads responded to ... more
Fatal crash investigation complete: SUV driver ticketed after motorcyclist dies in Bath

Police have completed the investigation into an accident that left one motorcyclist dead in Bath. It happened in January, police said, when a 67-year-old from Prattsburgh was operating an SUV and ultimately ticketed for her ... more