Naples Says No To Any More EV School Buses

Naples Central School Superintendent Kevin Swartz issued a statement about how his school’s experience with the two electric school buses they have at Naples.  Swartz says electric school buses have numerous limitations. And because of this, transitioning to having all electric buses would be both impractical and impossible.  Swartz says he bases this opinion on dealing with the electric buses they already have.  He says, for example, Naples cannot use electric buses on cold days because of issues heating the bus.  Also, Naples notes that they found that when they have to drive long distances, they cannot use electric school buses.  That is because the school says that the buses cannot get that far.  In conclusion, Naples Central’s Superintendent said their school is not going to buy any more electric buses.    

 

Horseheads Required To Make A Minor Change

Horseheads Town Hall was audited by State Comptroller Tom Dinapoli.   The comptrollers office maintains, Horseheads Town officials were somewhat lacking when it came to certain computer issues, and did not take the right steps to have enough I.T. security on their Town computers.  The Horseheads Town Board says that they will make the necessary changes.      

 

Steuben County: How Old Are We Now?  

Steuben County has been around since 1796.  Steuben County Historian Griffin Bates says, this past Sunday, March 8, was the 230^th anniversary of this county.  Bates is in the process of getting the county legislature to make March 8, Steuben County Day.

 

Corning Woman Facing Serious Charges In Avoca

On March 5, 2026, New York State Police arrested Kellie Kelley, age 40, of Corning, NY, following a traffic stop in the town of Avoca, Steuben County.

On March 5, 2026, at approximately 1:47 a.m., Troopers assigned to SP Bath were on patrol on County Route 105 in the town of Avoca when they observed a 2015 Chevrolet Impala failing to maintain its lane and crossing the center line multiple times. A traffic stop was subsequently initiated.

During the stop, the operator initially provided a false name and was unable to properly identify herself. Troopers later located identification inside the vehicle and determined the driver to be Kellie Kelley. A records check revealed Kelley had a suspended New York State driver’s license and multiple outstanding warrants from the Corning Police Department, the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, and SP Painted Post.

Kelley was taken into custody without incident. During an inventory of the vehicle prior to towing, troopers located approximately 30 grams of methamphetamine, additional quantities of methamphetamine, a .223 caliber semi-automatic assault-style rifle, two large-capacity ammunition feeding devices, and ammunition.

Kelley was transported to SP Bath for processing, where she voluntarily surrendered an additional quantity of methamphetamine that had been concealed on her person.

Kelley was charged with the following:

• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree (intent to sell) (B Felony)
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree – Assault Weapon (D felony)
• Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree – Ammunition Feeding Device (D felony)
• Tampering with Physical Evidence (E felony)
• Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree – (Misdemeanor)
• Multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations

Kelley was transported to the Steuben County Jail for centralized arraignment. Corning Police Department, the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, and SP Painted Post were notified due to outstanding warrants.

The investigation remains ongoing.

 

Reynolds Leaves Canisteo-Greenwood For Arkport

Gary Reynolds is resigning from his job as Canisteo Greenwood High School Principal.  Canisteo-Greenwood School Superintendent Tom Crook thinks it will likely be an interim high school principal appointed, so the CG School District will have more time to search for a replacement for Reynolds. The reason Reynolds is leaving Canisteo-Greenwood is because he is becoming Arkport Central School Superintendent. 

 

College Night For Disabled Students At St. John Fisher

On April 14 at 6pm, there will be a College Night at Saint John Fisher College.  This will be for students suffering from disabilities.  The deadline to sign up will be April 10.  

Click here to sign up.