A Small Fire Today At The Erwin Transfer Station  From Steuben Co Emergency Services Director Tim Marshall: There was a small fire inside the compactor trailer, County workers and firefighters were able to dump the load and extinguish the fire without any damage to the transfer station itself.  Quick response by the Gang Mills and Painted Post Fire Departments.   New State Police Officers Graduated Yesterday In Albany On Wednesday at the Empire Center in Albany, State Police held the 2025 graduation from State Police Basic School  In this region, newly graduated troopers Jacob Miller and Riley Loomis will both be stationed in Elmira, Jack Carruba will be in Alfred, Gage Harrison will be stationed in Hornell, and Noah Herberger in Corning.   From Governor Hochul: “Focus on the weight of responsibility that's now on your shoulders to always ensure that this privilege throughout the rest of your career is something that you never take for granted… Never take for granted the extraordinary privilege of public service, it makes us all better human beings know that we're there in a position by choice and hard work. We're serving other human beings, especially those in their time of need. Carry that with you.”
Department Of Transportation: Upcoming 2026 Road Work

The State D.O.T. is pointing out that the governor got about $60 million dollars in funding for road repairs that will be done next year.  The D.O.T. says that some of the upcoming work includes: I-86 between Bath and Savona, Route 352 between Gibson and Corning Hospital, and Route 248 from Canisteo to the Steuben and Allegany County lines.

 

Breakdown Of How Many Homes Were Sold Locally, In The 2025 Steuben County Real Property Online Auction

Recently the Steuben County Real Property Office held their online auction.  So here’s what we know from County Manager Jack Wheeler: six homes in the Village of Bath were sold during the auction and three houses in the town of Bath.  One house in Bradford was sold and three homes in Avoca were put up for sale and sold as well.   No houses in Bradford or Hammondsport were sold.

 

Tim Marshall Notes: Wind Damage Could Have Been Worse

On Sunday here in Steuben County, there were a lot of trees knocked down because of the heavy winds.  We asked  Steuben County Emergency Services Director Tim Marshall about that.  “We’ve had a lot of downed trees but not as many as expected," Marshall said.  "For the number of power outages we had,  there were not that many downed trees.”

 

Fatal Hit And Run Early This Morning In Ontario County

FROM NYSP:   On October 23, 2025, the New York State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian incident that occurred on Pre Emption Road in the Town of Geneva, Ontario County.

At approximately 1:30 a.m., 911 dispatch received a report of a deceased individual in the southbound lane of Pre Emption Road. The victim, a male, was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Preliminary investigation indicates the male was struck by a southbound vehicle. The involved vehicle did not remain on the scene.

The Ontario County Coroner responded, and an autopsy is pending. The roadway has since been reopened.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Police at (585)398-4100 or crimetip@troopers.ny.gov

 

Troopers Looking For Two Missing Girls From Oneida Co

The New York State Police are attempting to locate Sierra L. Foley, age 15, of Sauquoit, NY, and Paige E. Roberts, age 16, of Marcy, NY.  Both teens were last seen together on the evening of October 21, 2025, at Sierra’s residence in Oneida County. They are believed to be traveling in a tan or brown four-door Volkswagen sedan (model years 2014–2017) with tinted windows and New York license plates.

The vehicle is being driven by a male described as 18–20 years old, light-skinned, wearing glasses, with a patchy beard, fade haircut with an afro on top, and blonde highlights.

State Police believe the group may be traveling out of the area toward New York City or Pennsylvania.

Paige E. Roberts is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, 150 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. She has a nose ring and a tattoo on her left forearm that reads “believe” in black ink. Paige was last seen wearing gray sweatpants and a gray sweatshirt.

Sierra L. Foley is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, 110 pounds, with blonde hair and green eyes. Sierra was last seen wearing red sweatpants and a red sweatshirt.

Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is asked to contact the New York State Police at 315-366-6000. Please refer to case NY2501042972.

 

Steuben To Do Another Operation Greenlight

In recognition of Veterans Day, Steuben County will once again participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide initiative to honor the service and sacrifices of America’s veterans. Throughout the month of November, county buildings will be illuminated in green as part of this effort to show visible support for those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Operation Green Light, led by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, brings communities together to raise awareness about the challenges many veterans face and the resources available at the county, state, and federal levels to assist them and their families.

Gary Smith, Director of Steuben County Veteran Services said “. It is a great opportunity for the community to show their appreciation for our veterans in Steuben County by displaying a green light at their homes and businesses. This continued support of our veterans and the pride and patriotism in our communities is part of what makes what makes this such a great place to live”.

Now in its fourth year, the initiative continues to grow, with counties across the United States lighting courthouses, bridges, and landmarks in green as a unified symbol of appreciation. Steuben County is proud to join this national effort once again to recognize and support its veteran community.

Residents, businesses, and organizations are encouraged to participate by changing one light bulb in or outside their homes to a green bulb throughout November. Each green light serves as a simple yet powerful gesture to let veterans know they are seen, appreciated, and supported.

Counties and residents across the country are sharing their participation on social media using the hashtag #OperationGreenLight.

For more information about Operation Green Light and how to get involved, visit www.naco.org/operationgreenlight

 

Corning Inc.'s Wendell Weeks' Interesting Interview

On Tuesday of this week, Fortune Magazine published an online video interview with Corning Incorporated CEO Wendell Weeks.  In the interview segment, Weeks talks about Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos and how Corning Inc. thrives in today's world. 

Click here to see/hear full interview with Fortune.

 

Corning Community College's Open House This Saturday

FROM CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE: SUNY Corning Community College will host a Fall Open House on Saturday, October 25, at its Spencer Hill campus (1 Academic Dr., Corning, NY, 14830). The event is scheduled from 9:00 am to noon and those interested in attending are encouraged to sign up at www.corning-cc.edu/open-house.
The community is invited to attend Open House to learn more about various academic pathways. Those attending will be able to explore campus, student resources, and academic programs with an interactive scavenger hunt. Those who complete the scavenger hunt will be entered for a chance to win a $250 gift card.
Those who attend the open house will have an opportunity to:
• Speak with faculty, staff, and SUNY CCC students.
• Tour our main campus and student housing.
• Learn about a wide range of student resources, from financial aid to student life.
• Explore 30-plus academic programs.
• Visit classrooms, labs, and recreational facilities.
• Participate in live demos with our faculty.
Open House will also feature a FAFSA/TAP Completion event for families to learn more about the FAFSA/TAP process and complete the FAFSA/TAP application with the help from CCC’s Financial Aid department. There will be two sessions, one at 11:00 am and one at noon. For more information about the FAFSA/TAP Completion event, please visit https://sunyccc.as.me/finaidcompletion.

 

Childhood Obesity Numbers For Steuben County

The New York State Health Department says 22.5 percent of young people in Steuben County suffer from childhood obesity. The state D.O.H. says, that problem is more common in counties made up of small towns, than it is in the bigger city areas.  However, the same report also notes that kids in larger cities are more overweight now, than they were before the pandemic.  Click here to see the full report.