Downed Trees And Many Outages In Steuben On Sunday

It was heavy winds and downed trees across Steuben County yesterday during the wind advisory.  There were dozens of power outages for NYSEG customers in Howard, Avoca, Lindley and Urbana.  As of this morning, there were no reported NYSEG outages.

 

A Bath Woman Is Charged For Allegedly Letting Her Dog Starve To Death, After Moving Out Of Her Apartment

 

D.E.C. Announces That Cameron Pond, Is Now Open Again

FROM THE D.E.C.:  The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the completion of dam maintenance work at Cameron Pond, Steuben County. Located within the Cameron State Forest, the dam now complies with New York State dam safety requirements to reduce the risk for flooding, preserve natural habitat, and protect public safety.

DEC closed Cameron Pond in March 2025 for improvements and maintenance to the existing auxiliary spillway, the low-level outlet, and the earthen embankment. The access road and parking lot are also freshly graveled and graded.

Outdoor recreational use is permitted; however, the water remains low.

New York Works funded the project design and construction costs.
 

Does Steuben County Need More Public Defenders?

The Steuben County Legislature is considering coming up with incentives for public defender attorneys, so the county can hire ones who live in the area.  "Public defenders have to travel great distances," said County Lawmaker William Thew.  "They bill that time to Steuben County and so basically, the travel is a huge expense for the county.  If we had some more in-county people it would save a pretty substantial amount of money," said Thew.  However, Steuben County Manager Jack Wheeler maintains that there are reasons the county hires defense attorneys from outside the area.  "There are not many attorneys capable of handling felony cases who live in Steuben County who aren't already employed by other companies or private firms," Wheeler said.  The county manager also said that he will discuss this issue with the county attorney.   

 

Steuben County Is Hiring A Senior Democrat Elections Clerk