Road Work In Campbell Is Going On And Lasts Till Aug 13

The New York State Department of Transportation says the road work on Route 415 in Campbell will last up until Tuesday August 13. 

 

Co Legislator Pelham: Thanks To Eric Rose & The Crews For Keeping Savona Roads Safe During July Rain Storms 

Steuben County Lawmaker Nick Pelham says – a big thanks is going out to Steuben County Public Works Commissioner Eric Rose and the county crews, for the work they did in Savona during the heavy rains on July 15 and 16.  "Just wanted to thank Eric and the highway crews," Pelham said this morning at the Steuben County Public Works Commissioner.  "Two weeks ago, we had a Biblical rain storm on County Route 11 in the Savona area.  The crews responded so quickly to it, and everybody in the neighborhood was impressed with the courtesy that the highway workers gave to everybody and at how quickly the crews got everything cleaned up and opened back up," Pelham explained.  

 

In 2025 - Boater Safety Classes Will Not Be Optional 

A new law goes into effect in 2025 which will require all boaters to take boater safety classes.  "On January 1 (2025) the law changes," Allard said on WVIN's Community Focus.  "Anyone that operates a motorized vessel on a navigable waterway will have to get a boater safety certificate.   All of the Steuben County boater safety classes are free and we are holding at least one class per month until next June, to get  as many folks certified as we can," Allard told WVIN's Dave Taylor Smith.  

 

Steuben County Is Starting A New Survey Today

Steuben County Public Health Director Darlene Smith says that today, county public health is starting up an online survey about health care in Steuben County and seven other counties in the region.     

 

From Steuben County Public Health:  

Eight Public Health departments in the Finger Lakes Region have collaborated to create a survey hoping to understand what it’s like to find medical, dental, vision, hearing, mental health, and addictions care in rural communities. The survey will be released publicly on 8/5/2024. Per Public Health Director Darlene Smith, “We want to understand how where people live, their financial challenges, cultural background, age, gender, and previous experiences affect their choices about healthcare.”