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One arrested, 50 cats rescued from Avoca home in neglect case
AVOCA, N.Y. (WETM) — One person was arrested and 50 cats were rescued from a mobile home in Steuben County following reports that the animals had been abandoned since March. According to the Finger Lakes SPCA, 50 cats consisting of 44 adults and six newborn kittens, were rescued from a trailer home in Avoca and […]
Ontario County man sentenced for police chase, multiple crashes in stolen truck
Canandaigua, N.Y. — An Ontario County man who led police on a wild and dangerous chase in nearly three years ago is going to prison. Jeffrey Dibble, 48, of Farmington, was sentenced Wednesday 25 years to life for the Sept. 15, 2021 incident. Prosecutors said Dibble stole a pickup...
Bath man hits 1,500 days and counting of dad jokes
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) – If you drive down Haverling Street in Bath, you may have seen a sign with jokes hanging on someone’s porch for a few years now. Woody Latour is now on his 1,500th day of putting up these signs for people to enjoy. He began during COVID, but the positive reactions he […]
Twin Tiers Most Wanted: Zachary J. Courtney
Zachary J. Courtney is wanted by the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Courtney is charged with criminal possession of stolen property, unlicensed driver, and uninsured vehicle. Courtney is 21 years old. Courtney has brown hair and green eyes. Courtney is 5’7″ tall and weighs 160 pounds. The last...
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...
Mother's Day dining options in the Hornell area: Where to take mom on Sunday
Nothing says Mother's Day like treating mom to a meal. Whether it's an old family favorite restaurant or a Mother's Day buffet, dining out is a fun and traditional way to tell mom how much she's loved. ...
New executive director takes over at Ontario County Historical Society in Canandaigua
CANANDAIGUA, NY — When Ulana Fuller first started work at the Ontario County Historical Society, it didn't take long for her to realize it was a good fit because she believes in the importance of what the organization is doing and the people doing it. “It’s a nice mix...
DEC Denial of Air Permit Renewal for Greenidge Generation Upheld
DRESDEN, NY (WENY) -- Nearly two years after the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation first denied the renewal application of a Title V air permit for Greenidge Generation in Yates County, that decision will stay, after a lengthy appeals process. Greenidge Generation operates a natural gas powered power...
Softball Game Preview: Haverling Leaves Home
Haverling and Wayland-Cohocton are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2018, but likely not for long. The Haverling Rams will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against the Wayland-Cohocton Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
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 […]
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