September 25, 2025
State Police have now released the name of the 79-year-old man whose body was discovered in the Hornell Reservoir this past Monday, as Randie Brewer, of Hornell. Brewer’s body was found by two fisherman. Cause of death has not been determined. Troopers say there were no signs of foul play observed. The investigation is continuing.
September 25, 2025
Walls have gone up on the next house in Hornell to be built by GST BOCES building trade students. The building of the house on 440 Canisteo Street is taking place under the direction of Rob Lemay and is the 14th house to be built by students in the BOCES program.
September 25, 2025
Hornell High School will be having their annual Open House and College Night on Monday, September 29. There will be a hot dog cookout, building tour, tables featuring school clubs & prize drawings. The open house will be from 5 to 6PM, college night will be from 6-8PM.
September 24, 2025
Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard is issuing an urgent warning to the public following a
recent surge in scam attempts targeting individuals across all demographics – not just the elderly.
These scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with perpetrators often
impersonating law enforcement officers from the Sheriff’s Office and other government
agencies. The fraudulent calls or messages may include:
Claims of missed court dates or warrants requiring immediate payment
Demands for gift cards or wire transfers as payment for fines
Threats related to sex offender registration compliance
Warnings that personal information will be released if demands are not met
In some cases, scammers may even spoof phone numbers to make their calls appear
legitimate. “These criminals are preying on fear and confusion,” said Sheriff Allard. “It’s
important for the public to understand that law enforcement will never contact you by phone
to demand payment of any kind.”
Tips to Protect Yourself:
Do not provide personal or financial information over the phone
Do not purchase or send gift cards as a form of payment
Hang up and contact the agency directly using a verified phone number
Report suspicious calls to local law enforcement or the Internet Crime Complaint
Center.
September 24, 2025
Addison Police say Stevey L. Monroe, 33, was arrested on Saturday after allegedly stealing a car from a local trailer park. She’s been charged with grand larceny in both the third and fourth degrees, as well as unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The arrest follows an incident at Balls Trailer Park in the Village of Addison, where Monroe is accused of stealing a vehicle. Police say she was taken into custody, processed, and later released with an appearance ticket.
September 24, 2025
The Hornell Industrial Development Agency has accepted the donation of the Hornell Medical Center which is across from the old Saint James Hospital. The building, located on Canisteo Street, is said to be in decent shape according to IDA officials. IDA Executive Director, Mike Nisbet, says the building could house offices or even light manufacturing.
September 24, 2025
The United Way of the Southern Tier is investing over $1.95 million into 69 local nonprofit programs this year and Hornell residents are among those who can benefit. President & CEO Maleaha Smith says they will support youth, seniors, and those in crisis. Programs include Southern Tier Kids on Track, the Senior Support Network, and the 2-1-1 Helpline. Residents of Steuben County are invited to take a short online community survey at UWST.org.
September 24, 2025
The Naples Central School District staff member who was placed on leave for controversial Facebook posts referencing the death of activist Charlie Kirk a week ago, has resigned. Last Saturday, protesters gathered outside Town Hall near Naples High School, playing Kirk’s speeches and calling for the teacher’s removal. Superintendent Kevin Swartz released a letter to the school community, confirming the resignation and said the matter is resolved. In the letter, he praised students and staff for their resilience, noting a strong start to the school year and smooth adjustment to new rules banning internet-enabled devices. The Naples Board of Education meets again, today, September 24th.
September 23, 2025
Steuben County recently became aware of a scam in which individuals
impersonated county email addresses in attempts to have their targets
provide banking information and wire funds.
Emails from Steuben County officials end with the suffix “steubencountyny.gov” and
employees do not use Gmail for official business. In addition, the County does all its
banking within New York State. If you are contacted by an individual representing
themselves as a Steuben County employee, ensure that the email domain is valid and
exercise extreme caution when providing any personal or business banking information
over the phone or by email.
Law Enforcement authorities have been notified of this scam and are actively
investigating this matter. Please contact the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office at (607)
622-3903 if you have any information or if you are contacted about this scam.
September 23, 2025
The American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. As a thank you, those who come to give blood, platelets, or plasma from September 22nd to October 19 will receive a ten dollar Amazon gift card. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall.
September 23, 2025
According to county sheriff’s deputy officials, all kinds of car seats are available for income-qualified Steuben County families through the Play It Safe Project.
September 22, 2025
The Steuben County Board of Elections wants to remind voters about the information you can find on their website, for the upcoming 2025 General Election, including:
List of Election Day Poll Sites
Early Voting Dates, Times, and Locations
General Election Ballots (voters can view their ballot before they go to vote)
List of all offices and candidates on the ballot
Full description of the New York State Proposition is also available on our web site.
Voters can request a ballot by mail (by clicking on “Request a Ballot”)
Voters can also check to see if they are registered (by clicking on “Poll Site & Voter Look Up” and entering in some information)
The web address is www.steubencountyny.gov/boe