Community Focus
Local figures and officials sit down with WVIN to help keep you up to date with the goings on in our community.
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Steuben County Public Health Director Darlene Smith
with Dave Taylor Smith
January 19th, 2021 12:00am
Darlene updates us on the latest news and information regarding COVID 19 and vaccinations
with Dave Taylor Smith
January 5th, 2021 12:00am
Mike updates us with the latest news and information in the Village of Bath
with Dave Taylor Smith
December 24th, 2020 12:00am
Tess discusses the latest news and upcoming programs with Cornell Cooperative Extension
Steuben Country Recycling Changes
with Dave Taylor Smith
December 17th, 2020 12:00am
Rich Bills County Environmental Coordinator discusses changes in Steuben County Recycling regulations
with Dave Taylor Smith
December 10th, 2020 12:00am
Christine Haar Office Manager for the Hammondsport Chamber of Commerce explains Santa Parade planned for the Saturday in Hammondsport
Mike Sweet : Bath Village Updates for December 2020
with Sonya Ellison
December 2nd, 2020 12:00am
Mike Sweet calls in to talk Christmas in the Village, new developments in Bath business and its new comprehensive economic development strategy.
Checking in with Dave Taylor Smith
with Sonya Ellison & Tanner Saunders
November 25th, 2020 12:00am
Sonya and Tanner have a special call-in interview on the 11/24 morning show to check in with Dave, who hopes to be back at WVIN for Santa's Day Off! Stay Tuned!
Dishonorable Judge Darlene Squires Talks Corral for Cash 2020
with Sonya Ellison
November 20th, 2020 12:00am
The Dishonorable Judge herself sits down with Sonya to talk about the SPCA's Corral for Cash going virtual this year. The 8 Most Wanted desperadoes need your help with "bale" today! All proceeds benefit animals at the FLSPCA shelter!rnrnDonate now at fingerlakesspca.org or go in the FLSPCA's networking for good site to give today!rn
CCE's Julie Walenta on Healthy Holiday Eating Habits
with Sonya Ellison
November 18th, 2020 12:00am
Sonya speaks with CCE Nutrition Educator Julie Walenta about making healthy, balanced choices about eating and staying active during the busy and fun holiday season!
Carla from CCE Talks FLX Gives
with Sonya Ellison
November 13th, 2020 12:00am
Cornell Cooperative Extension is Raising Money for a new 4H Bathroom at the fairgrounds Via FLX Gives: the annual one-day campaign that is today. You can give online until 11:59pm tonight at: http://putknowledgetowork.org/donate/flx-gives-2020
Call-in Interview with Dave Taylor Smith
with Sonya Ellison
November 11th, 2020 12:00am
Dave calls into the morning show to say hello to the community and chat with Sonya about how he's been doing.
Interview with Leslie Danks-Burke
November 2nd, 2020 12:00am
State Senate Candidate for the 58th District-NY, Leslie Danks-Burke talks with Sonya about voting and issues like property taxes and other economic issues unique to the 58th district. Recorded live and aired Friday, October 30th.
Interview with State Senator Tom O'Mara
with Sonya Ellison
November 2nd, 2020 12:00am
Senator O'Mara talks with Sonya about voting this election year, the year's top issues unique to our area and what's to come in Albany and from O'Mara's office in the upcoming year. Recorded Saturday 10/31/2020 and Aired Monday 11/2/20.
Master Money Mentors
October 22nd, 2020 12:00am
Dave talks with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Financial Educator Nancy Reigelsperger about the CCE's new and free Master Money Mentors program and how you can get involved.
SCOPE Chairman Douglas Mitchell on Free Gun Locks
with Sonya Ellison
October 12th, 2020 12:00am
SCOPE announces free, cable-style gun locks at four different locations in the area: Double L’s in Arkport, Louie’s Gun Shop in Bath, Southern Tier Sporting Goods in Savona and Bullseye Shooter’s Supply in Painted-Post/Gang Mills. SCOPE Chairman Douglas Mitchell talks to Sonya about the program which was made possible, in part, by Project Child Safe and a Department of Justice Grant.
Farmer's Almanac Discussion with Peter Geiger 2020
with Dave Taylor Smith
October 6th, 2020 12:00am
Peter discusses the 2021 Farmer's Almanac, offers some neat tips and others interesting tidbits you can find in the Farmer's Almanac
Marty Mattrazzo Owner of Farmhouse Brewery
with Dave Taylor Smith
October 1st, 2020 08:19am
New business coming to Bath. The Farmhouse Brewery has purchased the Smarts System (formerly R.C Billings Building) on E. Washington St. Marty discusses their plans and what it means for Bath.
Emily Simms Steuben County Historian
with Dave Taylor Smith
September 29th, 2020 12:00am
Emily explains the upcoming Steuben County History Week and what the historians office does for citizens of Steuben County
with Dave Taylor Smith
September 24th, 2020 12:00am
Ainsley Owen 4-H Educator discusses a couple of 4-H fund raisers
Jim Allard Steuben County Sheriff
with Dave Taylor Smith
September 17th, 2020 12:00am
Sheriff Allard discusses law enforcement efforts to develop a Law Enforcement Reform Plan
with Dave Taylor Smith
September 15th, 2020 12:00am
Race Director Marcia Hall of the Bath Kiwanis Club explains the VIRTUAL Gateway to the Finger Lakes 5 K coming Sept 26th. And the VIRTUAL Challenge this winter
Joe Rumsey Bath Central School
with Dave Taylor Smith
September 3rd, 2020 12:00am
Joe Rumsey the "how" Bath Central School District students are going back to school
Venison Donation Coalition's Greg Fuerst
Raising Awareness about VDC on its 20th Anniversary
August 31st, 2020 12:00pm
Sonya sits down with former DEC officer and Venison Donation Coalition founder Greg Fuerst to talk the VDC's 20th Anniversary, raising awareness of the program and how hunters and non-hunters can get involved to support the VDC's effort to supply local food banks with quality venison.
with Dave Taylor Smith
August 30th, 2020 12:00am
Pat Lamphier Nutrition Educator discusses ways of eating healthier
Jeannie Wheeler Bath Central School Social Worker
with Dave Taylor Smith
August 26th, 2020 12:00am
Jeannie talks about a school supplies drive thru distribution program for Thursday morning
Bill Von Hagn Sidewalk Replacement Program (Village)
with Dave Taylor Smith
August 20th, 2020 12:00am
Mayor Bill Von Hagn explains the sidewalk replacement program available to Village residents and we also review some of the accomplishments during his years of service as Mayor
with Dave Taylor Smith
August 18th, 2020 08:00am
Jordon Guerrien with the NYSDOT discusses the sidewalk replacement program going on in Bath
Jim Allard Steuben County Sheriff
with Dave Taylor Smith
August 6th, 2020 12:00am
Sheriff Allard talks about what to do if you receive seeds in the mail from China, law enforcement community outreach and the continue concerns of bail reform
Jack Wheeler Steuben County Manager 7-30-20
with Dave Taylor Smith
July 30th, 2020 12:00am
Jack updates us on the latest information regarding COVID 19 in Steuben County
with Dave Taylor Smith
July 23rd, 2020 12:00am
Jenny Groen 4H/Youth Leader explains what's different about this years Steuben County Fair
with Dave Taylor Smith
July 16th, 2020 12:00am
Ben Johnson Executive Director of the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum talks about the re-opening of the museum and the Snoopy and the Red Baron display which is currently on display
with Dave Taylor Smith
July 14th, 2020 12:00am
Author Tom Dimitroff of Corning talks about his new book "The Houghtons of Corning, NY...Five Generations of Brilliance"
Dormann Library with Tara Didrence
with Dave Taylor Smith
July 9th, 2020 12:00am
Tara talks about the Summer Reading Program for Kids to be aired on WABH Radio on Saturday morning's along with other news from the Dormann Library
with Sonya Ellisin
July 1st, 2020 12:00am
Steuben County Sheriff talks to Sonya about the State Fireworks Crackdown (00:30-01:38), Steuben County Social Host Law/Graduations (01:38-02:30), Law Enforcement Letter Regarding State Mandates (02:30-04:27) and Police and Minority Relations (04:27-06:04), Policing the State Travel Advisory (06:04-08:23) and the Fourth of July DWI Crackdown (08:35-9:30)
with Dave Taylor Smith
July 1st, 2020 12:00am
Mike talks about the President Boat Ride on Keuka Lake July 11th ...a Village of Bath Comprehensive Plan is in the works and Music in the Park in Bath will soon be announced
with Sonya Ellison
June 28th, 2020 12:00am
Sonya talks with Senator O'Mara about Phase 4 of Reopening, Unemployment Claims, Nursing Home Crisis, How to support the local economy, Police Reform and more! Recorded the afternoon of Friday 6/26/2020 ----
Nick Pelham with the Steuben County Fair
with Dave Taylor Smith
June 26th, 2020 12:00am
Manager of the County Fair Nick Pelham explains plans to re-structure the 2020 Steuben County Fair in August
Jack Wheeler Steuben County Manager 6-26-20
with Dave Taylor Smith
June 26th, 2020 12:00am
Jack explains phase 4 of Reopen New York schedule for today June 26th 2020
with Dave Taylor Smith
June 25th, 2020 12:00am
Nancy Reigelsberger shares some information about financial education plans that are coming up
with Sonya Ellison
June 24th, 2020 12:00am
Sonya talks with candidate for State Senate Leslie Danks-Burke
Dave DeGolyer Communications Manager for the Steuben County Conference and Visitors Bureau
with Dave Taylor Smith
June 19th, 2020 12:00am
Dave explains the Together Again Campaign being launched by the County Tourist Agency
Joe Rumsey Bath Central School
with Dave Taylor Smith
June 17th, 2020 12:00am
Joe gives an update of graduation and the efforts by local educators to have Gov Cuomo relax restrictions for Graduation ceremonies
Darlene Smith Steuben County Public Health Director
with Dave Taylor Smith
June 12th, 2020 12:00am
Darlene explains Phase 3 of REOPEN NY and guidelines still necessary to continue the slowing of the spread of COVID 19
Colleen Banik DFC Program Coordinator of Steuben Prevention Coalition
with Dave Taylor Smith
June 9th, 2020 12:00am
Colleen explains the Coalition and discusses a recent survey regarding drinking among teens and how they are reaching out to students during the Covid 19 period
Jack Wheeler Steuben County Manager 6-5-20
with Dave Taylor Smith
June 5th, 2020 12:00am
Jack updates on Coronavirus information and other news in Steuben County
Joe Rumsey Bath Central School
with Dave Taylor Smith
June 2nd, 2020 12:00am
Joe has the latest news from Bath Central District, voting by mail, the budget...graduation are all discussed
with Dave Taylor Smith
May 29th, 2020 12:00am
Alycia Drwenke from the Southwest Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program discussing dairy news for a five county area
Jack Wheeler Steuben County Manager 5-29-20
with Dave Taylor Smith
May 29th, 2020 12:00am
Jack Wheeler updates us with the latest information fro the State regarding Re-opening of Steuben County
Jack Wheeler Steuben County Manager 5-21-20
with Dave Taylor Smith
May 21st, 2020 12:00am
Jack updates us with the latest information for Steuben County residents
Jim Allard Steuben County Sheriff
with Dave Taylor Smith
May 16th, 2020 12:00am
Sheriff Allard talks about the Memorial Service as part of Law Enforcement Week, plus read the names of the Fallen men and women over the years