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Steuben County history: This frontier preacher saw massive changes over his lifetime
James Brownson (or sometimes Bronson) was 19 years old when he arrived at Loon Lake in 1813. Here he, his father Salmon (or Solomon), and James’s brothers took up 400 acres of land (some say 1,200). Young James would spend a lot of time on that land, farming and timbering, besides operating a store.
Old Steuben County Courthouse could become apartments
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – 10 West First Street in Corning used to be the Steuben County Courthouse and DMV. But, with the help of a new grant; it would be transformed into apartments. Private developers Giuseppe and Jennifer Millio bought the building on July 24, 2023 for $157,055. Now the City of Corning is working […]
Atlanta to pay $3.8 million to family of church deacon who died in struggle with officer
The Atlanta City Council has agreed to pay $3.8 million to settle a lawsuit by the family of a church deacon who died in a struggle with a city police officer following a minor car crash.Deacon Johnny Hollman's family sued the the city, Officer Kiran Kimbrough and Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum in January, alleging Kimbrough used excessive force after the 62-year-old refused to sign a citation finding him at fault for the crash.An attorney for Kimbrough has said Hollman resisted arrest and Kimbrough acted lawfully when he deployed his stun gun and used force.The city council, without comment,...
It was 'quack-tastic': Four ducklings rescued from tight spot in Arkport
The New York state Department of Transportation called it “Quack-tastic” news. In an X post Monday, the DOT reported a crew in Arkport teamed with the village’s Water Department to save four ducklings that waddled, presumably in a straight line, into a pipe near a busy road and couldn't get out. It happened May...
🚧 Traffic Advisory: Line Striping on NY 53 in Prattsburgh and Bath – Wet Paint Warning
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. Transportation authorities have informed the public that there will be line striping taking place on NY 53 in both directions, affecting the areas from the Town of Wheeler to CR 7 in the Town of Bath and Prattsburg. This event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, from 09:30 AM to 02:30 PM. Motorists are advised to use caution due to wet paint during these hours. All traffic lanes will remain open while the work is being carried out. Residents and commuters using this route should plan for potential minor delays and heed any temporary traffic signs or signals. The latest update provides no further changes to the schedule or traffic conditions.
Hornell's $44.4M school budget goes to voters soon. What to know about spending, taxes.
The Hornell City School District's $44.4 million budget proposal that comes before voters later this month includes an 8.1% increase in spending, or about $3.6 million over last year. On the tax side, the district's 2024-25 spending plan calls for a 2.5% increase in the local property tax levy, allowing the collection of about $191,000 more than 2023-24. ...
🚒 Street Sweeping Alert on NY 21 in Town of Almond and Hornellsville on May 7th, 2024
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. Residents and commuters in the Town of Almond and Town of Hornellsville are advised of scheduled street sweeping activities on NY 21 in both directions near the Hornellsville line. The maintenance work is set for Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, and will start at 04:30 AM, continuing until 03:30 PM. Motorists will be pleased to know that throughout the cleaning process all lanes will remain open. Traffic disruptions are expected to be minimal but drivers should remain vigilant for operational street sweeping vehicles and any temporary signage. Adjust your travel plans accordingly and maintain caution while driving through the area.
New York sees lowest deer harvesting numbers since 2017: DEC report
(WETM) — Totals from New York’s deer-hunting season are in with New Yorkers killing more than 200,000 deer across the state, with Steuben County once again harvesting more deer than any other county in the state. According to new information from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, 209,781 deer were hunted and harvested […]
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