Fatal Fire In The Steuben County Town Of Hornby

FROM NYSP:   On January 22, 2025, the New York State Police responded to 5050 Hornby Road for a report of a structure fire with an elderly male trapped.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the fire broke out at approximately 7:44 p.m. When troopers arrived on the scene, they attempted to locate and rescue the male inside the residence but were unsuccessful as the residence was fully involved.

The following agencies responded: AMR Ambulance, East Campbell Fire Department, Corning Joint Fire Department, Painted Post Fire Department, Steuben County Emergency Services, Beaver Dams Fire Department, Steuben County Sheriff's Office, and the Hornby Fire Department.

The cause of the fire is under investigation

 

Statement From Steuben Co DPW Commissioner Eric Rose

From the Steuben County Department of Public Works

Don’t Crowd the Plow!

With winter in full swing and the roads getting slick, it’s time for a friendly reminder to keep your distance from snowplows. These hardworking crews are out there day and night, battling the elements to keep our roads safe. They’re not just clearing snow; they’re saving lives! 

 

Here’s why it’s important to stay back:

Limited Visibility: Plow operators have large blind spots. If you’re too close, they may not see you.

Flying Debris: Snow, ice, and even rocks can fly up from the plow blade.

Wide Turns: Plows are heavy and make wide, unpredictable movements to clear roads efficiently.

Salt Spreaders: Following too closely can damage your vehicle and make driving more hazardous.

The Rule of Thumb: If you can’t see the mirrors of the plow, the driver can’t see you!

Let’s all do our part to make sure everyone gets home safely this winter. Respect the plow, give them room to work, and slow down when you see one on the road. Together, we can keep our community safe during these icy months!

Drive safe and stay warm, friends.

 

Message From The Bath School District

Important School Reminder: Please note that next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, no students will be in attendance. Monday and Tuesday are conference days. Additionally, Wednesday marks the celebration of Lunar New Year, and students will return in person for normal instruction on Thursday. Below is a breakdown of the week:

1/27/25: Conference Day: No Students

1/28/25: Conference Day: No Students

1/29/25: Lunar New Year: No Students

1/30/25: Normal Instruction

1/31/25: Normal Instruction

 

Solar Project Proposed For Avoca - Both Village And Town

In Avoca, there are applications to put in around 7700 solar panels by a company called D.R.S. Delaware River Solar.  They want to put on the cornfield, on Route 415, in Avoca, and that area where they want the solar panels is on private property that’s in both the town and village lines.  There was a joint Avoca town/village planning board meeting about this, two and a half weeks ago, and there will be a public hearing about the proposed solar project, coming up some time in the next few weeks.  Coming up Monday night at 7pm , the Village Planning Board in Avoca will meet and the solar panel issue is certain to come up. 

 

Palmesano: Hey Albany, Don't Ignore Upstate Roads

Corning Republican Assemblyman Phil Palmesano says, roads in upstate are important too, as the Albany officials often favor the New York City MTA.  Palmesano does not want Albany politicians to forget about the D.O.T. and their consolidated highway program, known as chips.