WVIN News

Top Stories, January 17, 2024

Livingston County Man Is Being Held Hostage By Taliban

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney is trying to get a Dansville

man, who is being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan since August of 2022, back into the United States.  His name is Ryan Corbett.  Congresswoman Tenney says Ryan Corbett is in bad health and is being held in a basement.  Rep. Tenney is with Ryan Corbett’s wife Anna, in Washington this morning for a press conference about this.   The family has not spoken about this issue, until now.

 

Upcoming Caucuses In The Village Of Bath

The Republican Caucus for Bath, has been scheduled for 6pm on January 23 at the Bath Village Hall, inside the courtroom at Village Hall.   We hear from the local Dems, that there will not be a Democrat Caucus in Bath.

 

Two New Officials Sworn Into Office In Addison

In the Town of Addison, Town Board member Joseph Trappler and Highway Superintendent Kenneth Peoples, have been sworn into office. 

 

$500 Check From Trooper Nick Clark Scholarship Fund

The Allegany County Sheriff's Association presented a $500 check to state police at the Dan Barkley basketball tournament.  The proceeds will ultimately be awarded to a Steuben County resident on behalf of the Trooper Nicholas Clark Scholarship for furthering education. 

 

They Say College Financial Forms Are Tricky These Days 

A representative from Corning Community College will be at the Campbell Savona Junior/Senior High School 5pm to 7pm this evening, to explain how to fill out the new FAFSA college financial aid forms.

On Air Now

JOYCE JEFFERSON
JOYCE JEFFERSON
11:00am - 3:00pm
Midday Show

Weather

Community, News & Media