Willie Faniel Was Found Not Guilty

At 2pm on Monday in Steuben County Court, the jury came back and they were deadlocked,  and then around 3pm Monday, the jury they came back said they found Willie Faniel is not guilty.  Willie Faniel had entered a not guilty plea, in an April 2024 Avoca shooting case.  Faniel said, the shooting was done in self-defense.  His attorney was public defender Brandy Shaffer.  

 

And This Year's Tytrle Beach Jumper Is....

Bath Village Police Investigator Mike Jackson is the 2025 Tyrtle Beach Jumper.  He will "go jump in a lake" (Lake Salubria) to raise money for kids programs in Central Steuben County.  The announcement was made on WVIN this mornin.

Stay tuned to WVIN Morning Show to hear all the Tyrtle Beach updates, pledge days, jump day party information, special guests and more.

 

Steuben County Solar Power Projects Update

There will be a public hearing at the Avoca Town Hall on May 2, at 6pm about possible solar plans there.  May 2, is a Friday.  Also, representatives from solar power companies are out and about these days.  That's according to Steuben County Industrial Development Agency Director Jamie Johnson.  We’re also hearing that a representative from a solar company hopes to be at the Canisteo Town Hall on Monday April 14.  The solar company is submitting an application to do a solar project on Route 248 in Canisteo.  The company is called Delaware River Solar.

 

Bridge Work Is Going On In Steuben County

There are two bridges that were closed down yesterday by the county highway department, one in Prattsburgh and one in Rathbone.  The bridge closing in Rathbone is on Hard Scrabble Road and that’ll be closed for seven weeks.  The one in Prattsburgh is on Station Road and that will be closed for 14 weeks. 

 

Department Of Transportation; Don't Make Us Jump

A New York State D.O.T. worker had to jump out of the way of an angry driver recently, in Saratoga County.  The governor says, she’s trying to get passed into the budget, tougher sentences for those who are convicted of assaulting transportation employees.

 

Possible Plans For The Steuben County Veggie Van 2025

Coming up Wednesday at the Steuben County Health and Human Services meeting, county officials will be voting on whether to use the surplus in state funds to increase the work load for the Veggie Van around the county.  The Veggie Van goes around to places like Bath, Avoca, Addison, Corning and Hornell, selling fresh produce.  The Veggie Van is owned by Cornell Cooperative Extension.

 

New CEO For The United Way Of The Southern Tier

United Way of the Southern Tier is excited to announce the appointment of Maleaha R. Smith as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Smith is the first woman to lead the organization, which has been serving Chemung and Steuben counties since 1993. United Way of the Southern Tier provides financial and organizational support to local programs that aid children, seniors, and individuals facing crises or natural disasters.
Smith, who joined United Way in 2015, has served as the organization’s president since January. Her leadership roles in United Way have spanned operations, data analysis, and marketing.
“I am truly honored to lead United Way of the Southern Tier as we collaborate with our community partners to build pathways for individuals and families to succeed,” said Smith. “Together, we will continue to tackle the most urgent needs in our communities and work toward a brighter and more promising future for all.”
With a background in business and nonprofit management, Smith has spent years honing her skills in business development, marketing, and strategic planning within the local nonprofit sector.
“Maleaha’s dedication, expertise, and vision make her an outstanding choice to lead United Way,” said David Walker, Board Chair of United Way of the Southern Tier. “We are excited to collaborate with her and her team to continue making a positive impact across our region.”
United Way of the Southern Tier is the local affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program that provides free books every month to children under age 5 in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates counties. United Way also helps connect residents with volunteer opportunities throughout the year, including quarterly donation drives and a community-wide Day of Action, a single day on which hundreds of volunteers are engaged with service projects throughout the region.
Smith succeeds Stephen M. Hughes, who retired last month after nearly 17 years of dedicated service to United Way of the Southern Tier, including almost 11 years as CEO and six years as vice president of resource development. Smith resides in Steuben County with her husband and three children.

 

Bath Central School Is Saying Goodbye To A Longtime School Band Teacher

The Bath School District announced Monday that the final school band concert for longtime school band leader, Mr. Cole, will be held Thursday May 1, at 7pm.   School officials say this concert will be live streamed on you tube.

(Photo From The Bath Central FB Page)