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Steuben County home listings increased in April. See the current median price here
The median home in Steuben County listed for $214,450 in April, up 7.8% from the previous month's $198,900, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 19.8% from $179,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Steuben County, not houses...
Steuben County volunteer group completes 700th ramp
AVOCA, N.Y. (WETM) — The group, “Ramp Guys” completed its 700th ramp for an Avoca resident in need. They have been building ramps for senior citizens in Steuben County since 1998. The Ramp Guys is an all-volunteer construction group that now builds 40 to 50 ramps a year to help residents enter and exit their homes safely. […]
Walk-a-thon to support the Schuyler County Humane Society
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) – The Watkins Glen High School Class of 2029 is hosting a walk-a-thon next weekend to benefit the Schuyler County Humane Society. The walk-a-thon will be taking place on Saturday, June 1, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Catherine Valley Trail entrance near the school’s athletic fields. Those who participate will […]
Southern Tier 2024 school budget and school board results
UPDATE: According to the Corning-Painted Post School District, a clerical error impacted the results of its school board member election only. This story has been updated with the new results. Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified the tax rate changes as the tax levys. The story has been updated to correct this […]
These are the Waverly projects that will be paid for with $4.5 million from NY Forward
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced funding for nine NY Forward projects in the Village of Waverly, from transformations of Broad Street to new housing units and renovations of Soprano’s Market. Waverly was the Southern Tier's Round 1 winner of the $4.5 million NY Forward award in early 2023,...
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 […]
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...
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,...
🚧 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.
Gov. Hochul announces $19 million to fund projects in Johnson City, Montour Falls, Waverly
Governor Hochul's efforts of revitalizing downtown communities across the Southern Tier now include Johnson City, Montour Falls and Waverly with an announced $19 million going to future projects.
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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