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November 2, 2026

There was a fire in Arkport on Saturday night. Arkport Volunteer Fire Chief Dwight Smith says, it was a brush fire on Haight Hill and the fire was contained to the owner’s property. The Arkport Fire Chief also says it was a controlled burn that got out of control. Mutual aid came in from the North Hornell Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters were there for about one and a half hours.

We also have reports about a tractor fire in Prattsburgh that turned into a brush fire too.
No other details are out yet.

November 2, 2026

FROM NOYES/UR MEDICINE: Noyes Memorial Hospital will once again honor our veterans and active military members through our annual Veterans Day Honor Wall Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, at 12:00 p.m., in the hospital’s main lobby in Dansville. The Honor Wall features photographs of Noyes employees, volunteers, and family members who have served or are currently serving in the United States military. The displays are featured at both Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville and Noyes Health Services in Geneseo. Established several years ago by retired Noyes employee Brenda Hoag, this meaningful tradition is now carried on by Noyes employee Stephanie Gleason, with the help of colleagues, volunteers, and family members.

The project holds special significance for Stephanie, whose daughter, Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow, an Air Force weapons loader from Dansville, tragically passed away in March 2017 while serving in Jordan. The Honor Wall is a heartfelt tribute to the individuals and families who have sacrificed so much in service to our country and a tradition we are incredibly proud to continue at Noyes.

October 30, 2026

FROM THE HORNELL POLICE DEPT:

October 30, 2026

FROM GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL: “Every student deserves to feel safe on their campus. And when someone reports sexual assault, they deserve to be heard, treated with compassion, and know their allegations will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated by law enforcement trained to support survivors. “That is why, at my direction, the New York State Police signed an agreement with Cornell University in which all sexual offense complaints that would normally fall under the jurisdiction of Cornell University Police will be immediately referred to State Police for criminal investigation unless otherwise requested by the individual. “What Jane Doe described is horrifying. Survivors should be able to trust the institutions responsible for protecting them. We cannot afford to let them down. I will continue to do everything in my power to make sure survivors are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve, and that justice and accountability are pursued.”

October 29, 2026

FROM HORNELL CITY HALL: ***********IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR HORNELL RESIDENTS***********

The street sweeper will finish its regular schedule of street sweeping on Friday, October 30, 2026. Beginning Saturday, October 31, 2026 overnight parking restrictions will be lifted until sweeping resumes in the Spring.

October 29, 2026

FROM COACH DARNELL RIDGEWAY: “We’re planning a youth wrestling camp featuring Olympic gold medalist and WWE legend Kurt Angle on February 6, 2027, at Hornell High School. During the camp, kids rotate through wrestling stations led by local coaches and high school wrestlers, working on fundamentals, building confidence, and connecting with other young athletes. Each registered participant also gets a photo and autograph with Kurt Angle. Through Coach Ridge’s Elite Combine, my goal is to bring big-time opportunities to small-town kids—giving families in Hornell and surrounding communities access to memorable experiences with professional athletes close to home. We currently have 25 kids registered and need at least 60 by December 1 for the event to move forward.”

Registration is available at https://coachridgecombine.com

October 29, 2026

FROM THE ALFRED STATE SPOKESPERSON PAUL WELKER: Eleven cadets were honored as the eighth class of the Alfred State Police Academy celebrated graduation at the Lake Lodge. “I am incredibly proud of the accomplishments of this graduating class,” said Alfred State Police Academy Director Scott Richardson. “Over the course of their training, these cadets demonstrated exceptional dedication, professionalism, and a commitment to serving their communities. These graduates have embraced the Academy’s values of leadership, integrity, and excellence, and they are ready to meet the challenges of a law enforcement career.”

County Sheriff’s Scott Cicirello (Allegany County) and James Allard (Steuben County) delivered messages to the cadets. New York Assemblyman Phil Palmesano was the keynote speaker while Matthew Lehman spoke on behalf of the students.

Richardson and ASC Vice President of Student and Employee Affairs Gregory Sammons recognized each of the graduates.

Police Academy graduates – completed both Phase I and Phase II

Owen Cripsell – Village of Groton Police Department
Collin Fest – NYS University Police – SUNY Alfred State College
Morgan Franklin – Allegany County Sherriff’s Office
Dawson Harrington – City of Olean Police Department
Bruce Kear, II – Allegany County Sheriff’s Office
Matthew Lehman – NYS University Police – SUNY Geneseo
Kip Staples – Steuben County Sheriff’s Office
Caleb Stromberg – Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office
Nicholas Turner – Steuben County Sheriff’s Office
Police Academy graduates – completed Phase I

Mason Drew
Abram Webster
Richardson continued, “It has been a privilege to witness their growth and development, and I look forward to seeing the graduates of this class serve with confidence, compassion, and distinction.”

The next session is scheduled to begin in May 2027. For more information on the Police Academy visit: www.alfredstate.edu/police-academy.

October 29, 2026

Steuben County Emergency Services Director Tim Marshall says, the National Weather Service is holding an event to recruit local winter storm spotters for the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service will have representatives there for this event. This will be held Tuesday, November 3 from 630 to 8pm at the Civil Defense Building on Route 54 in Bath. There will also be training on how to do winter storm spotting work at this event. And according to Tim Marshall, there will likely another training session in the spring to focus on severe weather spotting. Again, the winter weather spotter training and recruiting night is Tuesday, November 3 from 630 till 8pm at the Civil Defense Building in Bath. Any questions? Call 607 798 6620.

October 28, 2026

FROM THE HORNELL GOP: Joined by Congressman Nick Langworthy, Nassau County Executive & candidate for Governor Bruce Blakeman will barnstorm the Southern Tier with a vision for a new era of prosperity, pledging to lift New York’s fracking ban and unlock the region’s natural gas potential to drive economic growth, create good-paying jobs, and bring new investment to Upstate communities.

RALLY DETAILS:

9:15 AM
Owego Elks Club
223 Front Street, Owego, NY 13827

10:40 AM
Elks Lodge #62
300 E. Gray Street, Elmira, NY 14901

1:30 PM
Hornell VFW Mooney Post 2250
245 Canisteo Street, Hornell, NY 14843

2:40 PM
Olean Elks Lodge #4910
209 W. State Street, Olean, NY 14760

4:10 PM
American Legion Post 1286
174 Chautauqua Avenue, Lakewood, NY 14750