The Tornadoes Went Elsewhere, But Better Safe Than Sorry

Yesterday the National Weather Service issued several tornado warnings which included Steuben County.  Steuben County Emergency Services says there were no reports of Tornadoes here locally. 

 

From Deputy Director Of Emergency Services Ken Forenz:  "The Steuben County Office of Emergency Services reports that several severe storms passed through the area on Wednesday afternoon, July 10th.  The National Weather Service issued several tornado warnings based on radar indicated rotation; there were no reports of Tornado's on the ground nor any significant damage or injuries."   Also, Meteorologist Rob Carolan says the closest one to us, was in Arkwright, New York.  "We did have three confirmed tornadoes occur in New York State yesterday," Carolan said this morning. "The closest one to us was in Chautauqua County, Arkwright had an EF 1 Tornado.  Then there were a couple in Oneida County and in Erie County."  

 

Allard: Switching Over To A New Record Keeping System 

Sheriff Jim Allard says that police departments from across the county, officials from the District Attorney's Office, county 9-1-1 dispatchers and I.T. workers, all met at Tyler Technologies recently.  The topic of the meeting: the process of transitioning to a countywide law enforcement records management system.  The new computerized records keeping system is being paid for by a grant for $601,000, a grant which was secured by Undersheriff John McNelis.

 

Art Show In Hammondsport This Saturday And Sunday

There’s an Art Show in Hammondsport this weekend.  Event organizer Carol Olszewski from the Keuka Lake Art Assocation says, the art show will start Saturday morning, July 13 and July 14, 10am to 5pm both Saturday and Sunday.  There will be over 50 artists, some of them high school and college students.  There will be a lot of displays, including photography, oil and acryillics, sculptures, etc.

 

Scio Central School Audited - State Says They Need To Keep Better Track Of Their Electronic Equipment, Devices 

In Allegany County, State Comptroller Tom Dinapoli’s Office did an audit of Scio Central School.  The state comptrollers noted that school District officials did not keep good records on where they kept electronic equipment, such as laptops, digital cameras, computer monitors and televisions.  According to the report, the school had not done an inventory on these items since 2017.    "The superintendent and former business administrator, while familiar with the district’s asset policy and procedures, did not comply with them," the comptrollers office stated. "Had the board ensured compliance, complete and accurate assets records may have been maintained."  The school district responded by saying they accepted the findings of the comptrollers, and the school system officials say they will develop a corrective action plan.