Troopers Will Be Out In Larger Numbers Over Holidays

State Police will participate in the “Drive High - Get a DUI” national campaign and New Year’s impaired driving this holiday season. That will be from Wednesday, December 14, 2022, through Sunday, January 1, 2023. Drivers can expect to see sobriety checkpoints, along with more Troopers on roadways during this campaign.  Also, Troopers will be watching for distracted drivers, vehicle occupants who are not properly buckled up, and drivers violating the “Move Over Law.  State Police will also conduct underage drinker enforcement details statewide.

There Is No Lack Of Flu Lately - In Steuben County 

The flu in Steuben County has been going around, but most people likely don’t know exactly how many have had the flu.  Lorilee Wagner from Steuben County Public Health tells us that over 1,300 people have been diagnosed with the flu since November 1.  The answer, says Wagner, is for people to get the flu shot.

New HEAP Rules For The Entire State 

The Steuben County Department of Social Services reports that the state government has revised HEAP guidelines effective immediately.  The county says if you need assistance completing an application please call (607) 664-2500 so they can help you out.