A $75,000 Grant To Study The Route 54 Corridor 

Congressman Nick Langworthy has announced a $75,000 grant for the Steuben County Industrial Development Agency.   Langworthy says the grant is coming from the Appalachian Regional Commission.  "“Steuben County has a proud history as a manufacturing powerhouse, and this funding will help us build on that legacy,” said Congressman Langworthy. “By investing in the necessary site analyses, we can attract new advanced manufacturing companies, create jobs, and strengthen the local economy. I’m proud to support this initiative, which will pave the way for future growth in our region.”  Steuben County I.D.A. Director Jamie Johnson tells WVIN News that the money will be used to do a Route 54 Corridor analysis.  "To determine the future developability of vacant lands along the Route 54 Corridor," Johnson said this morning.  "It's the result of recent activity that has occured in the last few years, with development along the corridor.  We want to make sure that future opportunities and future development are well planned out, and that there is some level of approvals already in place so that we can continue to help support growth in the Bath community," said Johnson.  

 

Bridge Closing Is Coming Up In The Town of Lindley

From County Public Works Commisioner Eric Rose:

The County Route 115 bridge in the Town of Lindley, will be closed to all through traffic between July 29 through Aug. 1

The bridge crosses Morgan Creek between Stowell Road and Caroline Drive.  The bridge was recently built with a new concrete box culvert and will be closed for paving.  There will be a signed off-site detour which will consist of County Route 73 .

New York State Police Issue A Fraud Alert

FROM NYSP:  The New York State Police have received several complaints targeting older people and persuading them to take out and withdraw money from their bank accounts. 

If you are contacted by someone who instructs you to withdraw money from your bank so they can come pick it up, this is a scam. Do NOT withdraw money or turn over any funds. If someone contacts you on the phone or your computer requesting you withdraw money to be turned over to them, immediately call 911.