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Thurston Town Board votes 5-0 for landfill moratorium: Supervisor resigns

In step toward controlling or even preventing the spreading of municipal sewage sludge on up to 2,789 acres in Steuben County, the Town of Thurston’s board voted 5-0 last night to pass a one-year moratorium ... more
Campbell teen arrested after accident in Thurston

State police report the arrest of a Campbell teen following an accident in the town of Thurston. Troopers were called to County Route 333 in the town of Thurston for a crash. After investigation, 19-year-old ... more
Casella officials watch in silence as Thurston Town Board warms to idea of banning sewage sludge permits

The Town of Thurston’s board split sharply last night on whether a proposed one-year moratorium on waste facility permits should apply only to new landfills or extend to municipal sludge spreading operations as well. The ... more
DEC police find stolen vehicle in Steuben County

A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a car thief in the town of Thurston on Monday. DEC police pulled over a vehicle for running a stop sign and speeding on County Road ... more
Casella takes control of 2,789 acres in Thurston: Town Board weighs one-year moratorium on new landfills

A rural community in Steuben County is weighing a one-year local moratorium on permits for new landfills in response to news that Casella Waste Systems Inc. recently acquired or leased 2,789 acres of a local ... more
Steuben County man violates order of protection

Police say a Thurston man was arrested following a violation of an order of protection. According to a news release, the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested Garrett S. Ragusa, 27, of Thurston for aggravated family ... more
Troopers: Drunk driver caused one-car crash in Steuben County

A Steuben County man faces drunk driving charges after a one-car crash over the weekend. According to a news release, troopers were called to a single-car crash on County Road 1 in the town of ... more
State police investigate drowning in Steuben County

New York State Police say they are investigating a drowning that occurred on Bonny Hill Rd. in the town of Thurston. Around 9:45 p.m. on Monday troopers were called to 5227 Bonny Hill Rd. for ... 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