Fire destroys house in Erwin

A home was destroyed on Christmas Eve morning in the Town of Erwin.According to WENY-TV, the fire occurred just after 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24 on Mill Street.The fire was brought under control a little before 11:30 a.m.The home has been condemned following... Read More.

NY State Police identify victims in fatal crash in Barton

The New York State Police have identified the victims in Friday’s fatal crash in Barton.According to police, 68-year-old Gary Sinsabaugh of Athens was killed when his Chevy Silverado was struck head on by a Toyota Highlander driven by 42-year-old Bronx resident Janesa Lorenzo.Lorenzo was... Read More.

Longtime Athens Borough Mayor George Whyte passes away

The Valley lost a dedicated community leader earlier this month as longtime Athens Borough Mayor George C. Whyte passed away on Dec. 15th.Whyte was first elected mayor in 1993 and served his community with dedication and commitment for 24 years.Whyte joined the Athens Borough... Read More.

9-year-old Newark Valley boy looking for help

A nine-year-old boy from Newark Valley is looking for help from the community.Wyatt Thompson was born with Spina Bifida and is a non-verbal, paraplegic with a trach and a g-tube. In April of 2023, Wyatt became sick and had to be pulled from his... Read More.

Steuben County man facing assault, robbery charges

A 40-year-old Steuben County man is facing several charges following an investigation into a reported rape in Dansville back in September.According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, Jamie Wolfanger of Dansville, was charged with assault, gang assault, robbery, criminal use of a firearm, grand... Read More.

Three people killed in Barton crash

Three people were killed in a two-car crash on State Route 34 in Barton on Friday.According to police, the accident occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m. when a woman driving a SUV north on 34 with three passengers crossed into the opposite lane of traffic... Read More.