Eric Recktenwald would have celebrated his 59th birthday on Monday The Hornell native died unexpectedly in October 2023 while biking in North Carolina’s DuPont State Forest friends and coworkers will ensure his legacy lives on Kyocera International recently dedicated a new building on its campus in Hendersonville and tireless work ethic have left an enduring legacy within our organization,” the company stated “His influence continues to guide our teams and inspire our future.” Kyocera unveiled a plaque with an image of Recktenwald that is now permanently displayed in the new building “The dedication ceremony is a heartfelt reminder of Eric's values — integrity and excellence — and ensures that his contributions will continue to inspire future generations of Kyocera employees,” the company said said he was struck by the testimonials to Eric’s impact on the company as coworkers offered tributes during the dedication ceremony “He spoke of work from time to time but I didn’t realize how much he was valued and how important he was to the company They said he was like the glue of the plant “He would have a lot of workers over to his house for card games and stuff like that Eric Recktenwald graduated from the Hornell City School District in 1984 and went on to earn a degree in ceramic engineering from Alfred University in 1988 He moved his family to North Carolina in the mid-1990s He became instrumental to Kyocera’s Hendersonville operation which focuses on fine ceramics and precision tools “He had been to Japan a few times and was going to retire from the company.” More: How Steuben County streets recall the railroad days: History column Eric Recktenwald was born and raised in Hornell with his older brothers George and Mark a hard-working town with good values instilled from our family and the area,” Mark said Home » This week at Hornell hotpsot Racalto’s Monday May 5: Broccoli Cheddar Soup & our juicy Smash Burger Tuesday May 6: Butternut Squash Soup & Racalto’s Signature Seafood Boil Wednesday May 7: Chicken Pot Pie Soup & Jay’s Authentic Asian Ramen Thursday May 8: Miso-Roasted Vegetable Soup & Soup Flight Thursday Friday May 9: Belgian Wheat Onion French Soup & our Yuengling Beer-Battered Fish Fry Racalto’s was truly honored to present a $500 donation to The Arc Allegany-Steuben—an organization that embodies the power of inclusion whose strength and spirit remind us why this work matters Associate Executive Director for Community Services—two tireless champions for the people The Arc serves The Arc doesn’t just provide services—it changes lives It gives people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the chance to thrive and to be seen for who they are: valued members of our community If you would like to be considered for the Roundup Program we can help build a community where everyone belongs – one meal at a time Still Time to Register for Hospice Hope: Walk Bob Confer: The value of classical education Hornell will resume its street sweeping and road milling operations this week in areas scheduled for next-day trash pickup Starting today milling work will hit Maxwell Avenue No parking will be allowed on these streets starting at 7 a.m. and residents should expect increased truck traffic throughout the day The city warned that cars violating parking restrictions will be ticketed and urged residents to cooperate during the maintenance period Get the latest headlines delivered to your inbox each morning. Sign up for our Morning Edition to start your day. 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Send it to [email protected] WETM - MyTwinTiers.com Mustang Rally finds new home in Hornell in August 2025 Students showcase innovation at Corning Community College expo Salmonella fears cause tomatoes recall in New York and Pennsylvania Dozens of properties available for bid in upcoming Chemung County Property Auction Sold-out fundraiser in Corning raises money for CareFirstNY Elmira Heights fundraiser supports high school student diagnosed with cancer New York State budget includes ban on cell phone use in schools Bath man arrested on felony charge after domestic incident in the village Multiple people in custody after police standoff in Horseheads Spring will bring road work and regular street sweeping to the City of Hornell The city's street sweeper will resume its regular schedule on Sunday while the Department of Public Works will be milling a handful of streets on Monday The street sweeping will begin Sunday night No parking will be permitted on streets from 11 p.m in wards scheduled for trash pickup the following day Parking restrictions are in effect regardless of trash pickup or modifications to the street-sweeping routine Restrictions will continue through early fall Cars in violation of the parking prohibition will be ticketed by the Hornell Police Department Hornell streets set for milling on MondayThe city will be milling these streets on Monday: There will be an increase in heavy truck traffic and no parking on these streets beginning at 7 a.m Find alternate places to park for the day prior to 7 a.m More 'We were very lucky': Storm knocks down trees in Hornell "We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation and understanding while we make these necessary improvements to our city streets," stated the city "If you have any questions please contact Mitchell Cornish Home » Mayor John Buckley Announces the 16th Annual Mustang Rally of the Finger Lakes Moving to Hornell From the City of Hornell Mayor John Buckley 2025 – It is with excitement that I announce that the 16th Annual Mustang Rally of the Finger Lakes is relocating to Hornell and will be held at Veterans Memorial Park at James Street we have partnered with the wonderful people at Cruize’nTime to help organize the Mustang Rally Cruize’n Time has been organizing car shows throughout our area for the last decade and are a perfect fit for the Mustang Rally This annual event is set to take place on Friday and we are thrilled to welcome Mustang enthusiasts from all over the region to our wonderful city The Rally will kick off with a cruise to and from Watkins Glen International Raceway on Friday giving participants a thrilling opportunity to drive on one of the most renowned race tracks in the world at Veterans Memorial Park at James Street in Hornell the park will be buzzing with Mustang enthusiasts showcasing a variety of classic and modern Mustangs all while enjoying the beauty of Veterans Memorial Park we’ll have food vendors offering a variety of delicious options as well as craft vendors to make the event even more fun and festive for people of all ages We’re also planning some exciting activities for Friday evening before the main Rally on Saturday ensuring that there will be plenty to do for enthusiasts coming to our community This event marks an exciting new chapter for the Mustang Rally of the Finger Lakes and I look forward to welcoming all attendees to Hornell for a weekend full of fun I would like to thank all the volunteers who made the Rally into such a wonderful event in the Village of Phelps for so many years We are honored to carry on the tradition here in the Maple City More details will be shared in the coming weeks so be sure to mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information Wellsville school production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” wins big! but the City of Hornell and surrounding communities escaped major damage as severe thunderstorms rolled through the area Tuesday evening A large chunk of a tree in front of the Hornell Armory on Seneca Street split away and crashed to the ground while another branch came down on North Main Street There was also a little bit of washout on the side hills but other than that we were unscathed,” said Hornell Department of Public Works Superintendent Mitch Cornish “The branch on North Main Street was just kind of in the street a little bit The tree that fell on Seneca Street was handled by Armory maintenance personnel Other areas in the region were harder hit Hail and more extensive tree damage were reported in northern Livingston County and other parts of Western New York but the National Weather Service in Buffalo said no tornadoes were recorded in the region A strong wind gust of 56 mph was recorded at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport at 7:16 p.m. The National Weather Service had warned of a chance of a tornado as a cold front moved into the area and displaced Tuesday afternoon’s summerlike weather that approached 80 degrees Please go around us,” Cornish said of the forecast I’m hoping for a few weeks of very nice weather More: Road, bridge closures to impact Steuben County traffic in town of Canisteo. 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DPW monitors the forecast for inclement weather and undertakes some preventative measures in advance of storms “We go out and make sure our drainage inlets are clean We check a few ditches around town and we make sure they’re running,” Cornish said We have some sandbags stored down at the garage in case we need them More showers are possible in the coming days including a chance of thunderstorms before mostly sunny skies are expected to return on Sunday A new express tunnel car wash is going up in Hornell within the easy gaze of southbound Maple City Drive motorists drivers will have the opportunity to make a simple right turn off the highway to get their vehicles washed Independently-owned Real Clean, a project initially introduced to Hornell officials under the Auto Wash brand is under development on roughly two acres at the end of Hornell Street Extension embracing many of the elements conceptualized when it was going to be an Auto Wash two queuing lanes will feed into into the wash tunnel Real Clean will operate using a conveyor system and state-of-the-art cleaning equipment to provide an exceptional wash and significantly faster service said Real Clean will be staffed by 6-8 employees with the focus on top customer service including manual hand prepping of every car prior to entering the wash The location will offer ten free vacuum stations with compressed air and monthly membership packages for unlimited visits Plans are for it to be open seven days a week I am thrilled and honored to build this business here," Broderick said "It is the first location for Real Clean and I couldn’t have picked a better place to start I want to build something great for the community that built me.” Broderick called the development a "shining example"of a private and public partnership and cooperation between Real Clean the Hornell IDA and the New York State Department of Transportation “All have been just tremendous to work with," he said The car wash is being built in an area zoned for light industry with woods and brush its prominent features The nearest business neighbor is Hunt Self-Storage Broderick said the land was cleared last year site work got rolling in January and building contractor Chrisanntha Construction of Gorham Passersby can watch the car wash take shape with the recent snap of warm weather leading to several productive weeks of work in a row Progress has apparently been going so well that Broderick recently pushed up the expected opening of Real Clean from early 2026 to the fourth quarter of this year DOT approval of a Hornell IDA economic development project to connect state Route 36 with Hornell Street and Shawmut Drive has added new momentum to the car wash project and other developments in the area Broderick donated a portion of his land for the new access road, which is expected to be constructed concurrently with the State of New York's state Route 36 Gateway Corridor transformation Broderick called the creation of the new road a "huge positive" that offers "substantial benefit" to the community "In addition to providing easier access to the car wash it improves public safety by giving Alstom trucks a new direct route to their facilities instead of the current path via Thatcher Street plus it unlocks Shawmut Park for further commercial development which will bring new businesses and amenities to the area," he added More: Accessing local journalism is even easier with the free Evening Tribune app. How to join up. Construction of the new street will be coordinated with the larger DOT corridor project and is on a different schedule than the car wash access to Real Clean will be via Adsit Street to Hornell Street To get unlimited access to the latest news please subscribe or activate your digital account today Video gamers in the Canisteo Valley will lose a popular and convenient local gaming retailer later this month The GameStop store at 1012 state Route 36 in the Hornell Plaza announced plans to close its location The Hornell GameStop's last day is Jan. 18, according to a Facebook post A written notice taped on a store window says the Hornell GameStop is “no longer accepting trades at this location” due to the store closing The notice apologizes for "any inconvenience" the closure causes for customers The Grapevine, Texas-based GameStop bills itself as the world's largest retailer for Xbox along with electronics and gaming merchandise there were approximately 3,000 GameStop locations in the U.S. The long-running Hornell store is open seven days a week It's located in the Hornell Plaza between Five Below and The Shoe Department More: Hornell area business, restaurant openings that made headlines in 2024 The future status of several other GameStop locations within 50 miles of Hornell were not immediately available The GameStop store finder says the retailer operates stores at 3159 Silverback Lane Irish eyes will shine on the Maple City on March 15 as the "most organized disorganized parade known to man" is a main highlight in a full lineup of St the festive procession will revel in its informality there has been no official parade organizer and no registration required there is are plenty of other Irish-themed events and activities on tap around Hornell Here are some details on the parade and what else is going on during Hornell's St Parade participants should gather in the Community Bank parking lot The parade route will be down Seneca Street The parade grand marshal is Penny Smith Patrick's Day tradition in Hornell is this event that's focused on family fun and fitness The 31st YMCA Run for the Shamrock on March 15 will feature a 5K Walk/Run and a Fun Run In-person amenities include a 2025 Hornell YMCA long-sleeved Run For the Shamrock shirt for the first 300 registered finishers certificate and race timing with online results Registration is open online Pick up your event packet at the YMCA on Center Street either Friday clubs and service organization have entertainment and special offerings on March 15 More: Stanley’s St. Patrick’s Day collection is sold out: Shop Meadow green alternatives Hornell Area Transit buses will be in service. The full schedule is available here Irish Cultural Week is back March 10-15 at the Hornell Arts Center on Broadway There are no public activities on March 11 and March 14 which means it's time to begin looking ahead to the brand new year − 2025 If you are the type who likes to plan ahead this list of 2025 happenings should come in handy It includes the dates of some annual favorites including the timing for several festivals There are also some important dates to know if you are a voter Many 2025 events are in the planning stage Check back in the coming weeks and months as events are added after plans are finalized Email news@eveningtribune.com to share your events this year here are some dates to remember as the calendar transitions to 2025 The family-owned restaurant which prides itself on being off the beaten path at 4321 county Road 15A in Allegany County opens for its short Cartwright's hot-off-the griddle buckwheat pancakes with real maple syrup have customers returning year after year for the carbohydrate cure for winter-time blues Is this the season that MVP front runner Josh Allen leads the Buffalo Bills to their first NFL title 2025 at Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans The game will be televised by FOX and kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl halftime show Hornell St. Patrick's Day paradeThe Hornell St. Patrick's Day parade unorganized parade known to man," returns for its 36th edition on March 15 Participants don't have to sign up in advance or stay on the sidelines and watch a quintessential Maple City spectacle pass by It never truly feels like spring until the Andover Lions Club Maple Festival rolls around This seasonal favorite will take place April 5-6 The pancake breakfast is a can't miss and be sure to stop at the Sugar Shack for a sample of fresh maple syrup Individual income tax returns are due to be submitted to the federal government by this day Annual budget votes and school board elections are set for May 20 Public school district voters across the state will be asked to approve 2025-26 spending plans fill board of education seats and approve or reject a variety of propositions and measures Hornell City School District Graduation CeremonyThe Hornell High School Class of 2025 will receive diplomas at the school's 144th commencement exercises at 7 p.m. the ceremony will be held outdoors on athletic stadium field They really know how to celebrate the USA's birthday in Hornell and Andover fireworks and other special events attracting huge crowds The July 4th holiday falls on a Friday in 2025 providing a sparkling start to the long weekend the Independence Day parade usually begins at noon with lineup an hour earlier in the Community Bank parking lot The 2024 parade packed the Maple City's downtown area so best to arrive early to get a prime spot Recent July 4th activities in Hornell have included a free swimming day at the Veterans Memorial Park municipal swimming pool and a Hornell Steamers game at Maple City Park The Hornell fireworks display will be at 10 p.m The Andover Fourth of July Committee goes all out for Independence Day in the Allegany County village The traditional Fourth of July Parade is at 10 a.m with kids’ rides and merchant and food vendors will be held at Andover Central School throughout the day The Andover fireworks display will be after dark on July 4 The 180th Allegany County Fair the "fair with a country smile," returns to Angelica demonstrations and blue ribbon winning livestock all make for an exciting week on the fairgrounds Get ready for the 2025 Great Wellsville Balloon Rally with the annual Balloon Rally parade on Main Street in the village on July 12 All the excitement and color of the Great Wellsville Balloon Rally returns to Island Park July 18-20 One of the top free summer events in Western New York the 48th annual hot air balloon festival will feature four mass hot air balloon launches over three days a Main Street festival and opportunities to take flight in a hot air balloon Steuben County FairThe oldest continuously running county fair in the country returns to the Bath fairgrounds Aug. 11-17, 2025. A tradition for more than 200 years, the Steuben County Fair embraces agriculture The off-year general election is scheduled for Tuesday It's an important election year in Hornell with the mayor's position and all 10 seats on Common Council among the races on the ballot The next holiday season will roll around before you know it. The 2025 “Hornell for the Holidays” parade and the lighting of the 30-foot Christmas tree will take place in downtown on Nov The Main Street events coincide with Small Business Saturday and will include dozens of vendors and shopping opportunities at local merchants holiday music by some of Hornell's finest young talent and an appearance by Santa will take the spotlight at Saturday's 49th Hornell Sports Night at The Main Place The annual banquet brings some of the biggest names in the sports world to Hornell while supporting youth organizations in the Canisteo Valley Former pros like retired NBA superstar Larry "Grandmama" Johnson are coming to town for the sold out event Other big names include ex-Buffalo Bill and current New York Jet quarterback Tyrod Taylor, former Atlanta Braves and Yankees outfielder Andruw Jones and professional wrestler Triple V While the professional stars will likely attract long lines of autograph seekers and crowds of admirers these young athletes and veteran coaches will shine the brightest Saturday night Meet the 2025 Hornell Sports Night award winners Payton Odell is a hardwood hero for the Lady Wolves A multi-year all-Steuben County basketball selection during the 2024-25 season she recorded a double-double in nearly every game while leading Arkport-Canaseraga to regular and postseason Steuben County championships and a Haverling and Keshequa Tournament MVP Payton played for the Rochester Royals AAU All-Star team in the off season been a school leader and a valued member of the community earning the Hornell Sports Night Rawlings Female Athlete of the Year award He is a volunteer youth coach and village crossing guard The Hornell Sports Night Rawlings Male Athlete of the Year plans to attend SUNY Cortland Hornell boys soccer coachA Hornell native and 1980 Hornell High School graduate Tobin has coached the Red Raiders boys soccer program for nearly four decades His teams won sectional titles seven times Tobin was named Section V Coach of the Year four times won sectional championships three times and he was a four-time Livingston County Coach of the Year award winner Tobin has been involved in coaching at the youth level as well McDonald's/YMCA Youth League and the Twin Tiers Travel League A fierce competitor and lover of friendly competition Rebekah embodies the spirit of a Special Olympian Rebekah has spent the majority of her childhood at baseball games and wrestling matches Her smile brightens every room she walks into and she loves to spread joy Rebekah has been a member of the Hornell Drumming circle where she loved to dance and shake maracas Rebekah has participated in the Special Olympics Track and Field event at Alfred State for many years competing in various events including the 50 meter dash and the tennis ball throw we have got this attitude” allows her to always rise to the occasion and meet every challenge head on making her more than deserving of this honor More: Accessing local journalism is even easier with the Evening Tribune app. How to join up. Mike Fucci Leadership Impact AwardPhil StewartWrestling coach Phil Stewart fosters love for the sport Stewart has had a hand in producing many wrestling champions both with the Canisteo Wrestling Club and the Canisteo-Greenwood varsity squad He’s coached with great success at novice tournaments and elite varsity tournaments and everything in between Stewart's wrestlers have earned 2,010 wins while racking up 254 individual championships Stewart was named the 2018-19 Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Division II coach of the year He compiled a 228-27 dual meet record as Canisteo-Greenwood coach including the 2025 Hornell Sports Night Male Athlete of the Year This is the first time the Mike Fucci Leadership Impact Award will be presented at Sports Night (WENY) -- A Hornell man faces 25 years behind bars after being convicted of hitting and killing a person while he was driving high was found guilty on charges of Manslaughter Assault and Reckless Endangerment after a six-day trial RELATED: Hornell man charged with manslaughter for Avoca crash The crash happened at the intersection of Route 415 and Michigan Hollow Road in the Town of Avoca on August 6 Eldridge smoked marijuana for seven hours straight according to the Steuben County District Attorney's Office The DA says Eldridge was driving 87 miles per hour in a 55 mph stretch of the road seconds before veering into the left lane and smashing into the driver-side door of an oncoming car Two other people were severely hurt in the collision RELATED: One person dies in two-car motor vehicle accident in Avoca Eldridge was taken to the Steuben County Jail without bail to await sentencing Home » Happy Monday from Racalto’s of Hornell NY! From Racalto’s on the Seneca Road, Follow them on Facebook Let Racalto’s be your flavor guide — we’re rolling out some serious comfort food vibes you don’t want to miss: Monday: Start the week cozy with our HAM AND POTATO SOUP — creamy or Pulled Pork sizzling with that sweet-and-savory magic Tuesday: Buckle up — it’s a Racalto’s first: SMOKED PRIME RIB SOUP Wednesday: We’re ladling up POTATO BACON RANCH SOUP (hello And it’s Jay’s RAMEN NIGHT – Asian broth bliss with Pulled Pork Thursday: Comfort food alert: CHICKEN GNOCCHI SOUP is simmering away it’s SOUP FLIGHT Thursday — three cups of our made-from-scratch soups + grilled cheese slices to dunk and devour Friday: We’re ending strong with FISH CHOWDER and our legendary Yuengling Beer Batter FISH FRY — fried April is National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month COLUMN: Say “no” to a Constitutional Convention As temperatures start to rise across the Canisteo Valley this week home improvement projects and prepping the garden The Hornell Public Library is ready to help The library features a Tool Lending Shed with a variety of tools that are perfect for simple projects around the house All of the tools can be checked out by anyone with a library card The library started the Tool Lending Shed to help community members who may not have access to tools or may not want to purchase or rent a tool for one-time use “People are moving around this time of year so instead of having to rent a dolly they can borrow it here,” said Library Director Denise Chilson “If you’re putting in raised beds or fencing to go around the garden you can borrow our post pounder instead of buying one.” The library carries everything experienced and aspiring green thumbs need to get started this spring An accompanying seed library offers free vegetable “A lot of things tie in together,” said Chilson “For first time garden users we have seeds in our seed library that people can take and try We have all the equipment needed to start a garden.” The Hornell Public Library is also handing out experiences. Community members can check out an Empire Pass good for entry into nearly every state park as well as passes to the Corning Museum of Glass and science museums in Rochester and Ithaca Chilson said the library is continuing to explore additional ways it can support the community beyond its traditional services More: Celebrate warm weather with one of these scenic NY waterfall hikes. See the list The library is hoping to add a couple kayaks to its list of items that can be loaned out and a bookmobile is in the works for later this year we’re more than willing to go after the funding to get it,” said Chilson “If people have a good idea we are willing to work with them to get that off the ground.” A family pet was lost but the occupants of a home at 1084 Riverside Dr in Hornellsville escaped major injury after a blaze broke out Thursday morning Arkport Fire Chief Dwight Smith said the back side of the home was fully involved when firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after 10 a.m The cause of the fire remains under investigation “It started on the back porch and went into the rafters and the attic,” Smith said “We haven’t put a finger on what started it for sure Firefighters sprung into action as the flames jumped from the back porch into the attic of the structure Smith said three occupants escaped the burning building James Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries including smoke and water damage and a partially collapsed roof Firefighters were on scene for over three hours initially and later returned to address lingering hot spots We went back a few hours afterwards to hit a couple more hot spots we missed.” the City of Hornell and Almond responded to the scene More: Hornell man indicted on child rape charges after arrest at Newark International Airport “We appreciated all the help from the neighboring departments,” said Smith “With volunteer fire departments anymore the daytime response is usually pretty thin but everybody was quick and knocked it down We spent more time tearing things apart hitting the hot spots we couldn’t get to than putting the actual fire out I know the homeowner was very grateful for everybody and what they did.” “The surrounding volunteer companies never hesitate to step up and help our city when needed so we are pleased to return the favor,” stated the Hornell Firefighters Association - IAFF Local 835 Girls basketball season has one weekend left as three Section V teams take aim at state titles Hornell (Class B) and Elba (Class D) are each two wins away from capturing their respective crowns only Elba has a previous championship on its résumé NYSPHSAA tournament games begin on Thursday culminating with championship games across six classifications All games will be held at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy Despite three entries into the state tournament as Hilton was the only local team to reach its respective title game when three Section V teams reached championship games with two winners (Webster Schroeder and Waterloo) Will Section V put a stamp on this weekend's affairs Hornell's record: 21-3Last state tournament: N/ALast state title: N/AThe path to Troy: 70-27 win vs Salamanca-VI (state regionals)Up next: Section IV's Chenango Forks at 11:45 a.m FridayOn the other side: Section VIII's Cold Spring Harbor vs Section 2's VoorheesvilleAdversity has been a rare thing for Hornell so far this postseason The Red Raiders are averaging a margin of victory of 31.2 points in their last five games The last moment of doubt came at the midway point of the Class B-1 championship game against Mynderse when Hornell trailed by a point at halftime The Red Raiders held the Blue Devils scoreless for almost 12 minutes after halftime is averaging 23.5 points per game over the last four Payton Bentley and Mia Nasca have also contributed double-digit point totals during this playoff run Hornell steers into uncharted waters after winning three straight Section V titles The Red Raiders bowed out in Section V's state qualifier in 2023 and in the NYSPHSAA regional round last season This is the program's first state tournament appearance Elba is New York's last unbeaten team in 2024-25 The Lancers were nearly knocked off their perfect perch in the state regionals against Section VI's Sherman Trailing by as many as 10 in the third quarter Elba worked its way back to a tie score with under two minutes remaining and were a last-second Sherman 3-pointer away from winning in regulation The dramatic shot only delayed the inevitable With Brea Smith receiving most of the overtime touches the Lancers built a two-score lead and clinched a second straight trip to the state tournament This weekend could feel like deja vu for Elba as Northville the same opponent from last year's state semifinal and hope for a reversal of fortune this time around There's been a common theme to Aquinas' postseason run thus far: Slow start In each of the Lil Irish's last three games the team faced a significant deficit early only to climb out of said hole in an eventual win While Molly O'Toole and Loren Green were Aquinas' go-to scorers during the regular season it's been junior guard AJ Orr that's starred through five postseason games Orr has averaged 18.8 points per game through the start of sectional play and was rewarded with the Class AA section tournament's MVP award While Aquinas features a dangerous trio of scorers Samiyah Wright and Jade Harvey are stellar rebounders who prevent opposing teams from second- and third-chances in any given possession This is Aquinas' second straight trip to the state semifinals the Lil Irish reach their first state title game since 2012 the program would secure its first state championship Home » Hornell girls making state championships debut; quotes Bill Collmer with a New York State Class B Girls Final Four Preview; Hornell faces Chenango Forks’ star 6-2 Junior Forward Maggie Warpus TROY — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class B Girls Final Four will take place at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy The Final Four teams in all of New York will play for the State Championship Three teams are making their first appearance in the State final four while Voorheesville is making their first appearance since 2002 Voorheesville from Section two and Cold Spring Harbor from Section Eight Voorheesville has the home field advantage and has already played four times at Hudson Valley Community college this season All four teams played tough schedules to get them here and all four rely on tough defenses to win games What: Section V vs Section IV Girls’ Basketball State Semifinal The Hornell girls’ basketball team just won their first Far Western Regional Championship and for the first time in School history have advanced to the New York State Final Four at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy At the start of the season advancing to the state final four was on their list of goals after losing to Waterloo in a close game and seeing them eventually win the state title that year we have felt like this was territory we belonged in We didn’t set out just to get here – we want to win the whole thing,” Hornell Coach Jim Dagon said and Junior Selena Maldonado added 17 as the Red Raiders rolled past Section VI champion Salamanca 68-32 in New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class B quarterfinal action at Buffalo State College last Saturday Dyring was named Second Team All-State Class B her sophomore year Maldonado was a two-time sectional winner this winter not only winning one on the basketball court she also helped capture the Class B2 indoor Track Sectional Championship as well while Maldonado and Junior Payton Bentley were named to the All-Tournament team Dyring is averaging 18.8 points a game along with 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals 3-pointers in last Saturdays regional win over Salamanca she has scored 1,285 points and hit 215 career three-pointers with one year left to play Bentley and Sophomore Raegan Evingham Hornell has multiple weapons and State Championship is well within reach to be in this position as a coach means everything If we can bring a state championship back to Hornell and that hasn’t changed just because we’ve reached this stage but they’re also hungry for more,” Dagon said Dagon who is also the varsity boys tennis coach was supposed to start practice this week but he’s happy to still be coaching basketball in the middle of March I’d usually be on a tennis court right now but I’ll take a week (or two) of extra basketball any day so we’re just trying to make the most of it I’ll worry about tennis when the season’s over – hopefully after a couple more wins,” Dagon said Dagon knows Chenango Forks will be a tough opponent and is familiar with their star player Maggie Warpus They’re a really solid team – well-coached They’ve got good size and play tough defense and it will take a team effort to slow her down We will need to be solid in our help-side rotations and communication and I trust the girls will have a great understanding of the scouting report and their responsibilities on the defensive end,” Dagon added Hornell will travel almost four hours to play at Hudson Valley Community College “It’s always an adjustment playing in a new gym We’ve played in big games in big environments before so I trust our girls to handle it as they have been I have checked it out online — it looks like a great venue The court’s the same size as the one we played on at Buffalo State Just like when the football team went on their three-year run with NYS State Championships the Hornell community is behind the girls’ basketball team in full force They know they’re not just playing for themselves—they’re playing for the whole town and they are proud to represent our community,” Dagon said Road to the Final Four: Hornell topped Livonia 58-38 to open their Class B1 tournament and followed that up with a 62-26 win over Penn Yan The Red Raiders defeated Mynderse 36-27 to win the Class B1 tournament Hornell defeated Section VI Class B Champion Salamanca 68-32 in the State Quarterfinal Players to watch for Hornell: Jordyn Dyring Jr SECTION IV: Hornell played three Section IV teams during the regular season Class AAA Corning Painted Post 69-43 and 70-37 They also defeated Class AAA Sectional Champion Elmira 49-43 Chenango Forks didn’t play any of those schools during the season STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Hornell’s losses were to Class AA Aquinas twice (22-1) and LCAA Rival Keshequa (23-2) they also defeated Keshequa Aquinas is playing in the AA State Semifinals this weekend while Keshequa (23-2) fell in the State Quarterfinals to Section VI Champion Frewsburg Defeated Section IV AAA Champion Elmira (14-6) 49-43 Going the Distance: Hornell is 3 Hours and 54 minutes from Hudson Valley Community College Hornell will have a team breakfast Thursday morning then leave on a bus at noon for Troy New York and Hudson Valley Community College They will practice at Albany City high school at 6 p.m “I’m incredibly proud of this team and grateful for the opportunity to coach them We’re going to give everything we have to finish the job and bring this thing home,” Dagon concluded Chenango Forks preview after the two team photos: When a high school sports fan in New York hears the name Chenango Forks the first thing they think of is football Chenango Forks has won seven State Championships in Football They have won twenty-two Section IV Championships and are tied with Maine-Endwell for the most state championships in Section IV History The Blue Devils girls’ basketball is making a name for themselves in not only section IV but statewide In 2023 they lost to in the Sectional Championship game 51-35 Last season they won their first ever Class B Sectional Championship 46-35 over Newark Valley This season they not only won the Sectional championship defeating Susquehanna Valley 46-37 they advanced to the State Final Four for the first time in school history defeating Section 1 Champion Montessori Academy from Yonkers 56-51 in the state quarterfinal “The girls have set it as their goal since last year and winning the sectional title The feeling is great around the school and community We have wonderful support for our all-student athletes The community is very supportive of its athletics,” 5th year Chenango Forks Coach Mike Curtis said A big reason for their success is 6’2” Junior Forward Maggie Warpus she has a game similar to NBA Player Luka Doncic a point guard stuck inside the body of a center Warpus was named to the New York State Sportswriters Class B All-State second team as a sophomore She scored 19 points in last years state quarterfinal loss to Utica Notre Dame from Section III Notre-Dame went on to win the Class B State Championship In the State Quarterfinal victory over Montessori Academy last Sunday morning Warpus scored the final four points for the Blue Devils She gave them a 53-49 lead with 21 seconds remaining hitting two free throws Then scored on a putback with 8 seconds remaining That comes through in her work ethic in practice She welcomes those moments we believe,” Curtis said Warpus went over 1,000 career points this season She scored 28 points in the first round of sectionals in Forks 75-32 victory over Whitney point “She is versatile no doubt when you watch her She has worked hard on her interior game the last couple months with our assistant Coach Tim Paske She really puts in time outside of practice with her shot Lots of time on the Dr Dish!!,” Curtis Said Opposing coaches obviously focus on stopping Warpus We see teams in our league 3-4 times in a year It creates great challenges for our girls which we just try to learn from,” Curtis said Senior Lauren Paske and Freshman Jordyn Erickson-Hrehor have both been key contributors for the Blue Devils this season and came up big in the regional victory last weekend “Lauren certainly has been huge on the defensive end for us She has played better and better each game in the post Jordyn is a frosh who has certainly improved throughout the year,” Curtis said Road to the Final Four: Chenango Forks defeated Whitney Point 75-32 in the Sectional Quarterfinal The Blue Devils defeated rival Waverly 57-41 in the Section IV Class B Sectional Semifinals Forks defeated Susquehanna Valley 46-37 to win the Class B Sectional Championship Forks defeated Section 1 champion Yonkers Montessori Academy 56-51 in the State Quarterfinal last Sunday morning Going the Distance: Chenango Forks is 2 hours and 8 minutes from Hudson Valley Community College STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Chenango Forks defeated Susquehanna Valley (17-6) defeated Section IV AA Champion Horseheads (16-6) 58-45 Class A Johnson City (19-4) 38-27 and Section IV Powerhouse Waverly three times (17-4) lost to Class A Utica Notre-Dame (19-4) Susquehanna Valley (17-6) and Section II Double AA Champion Albany Academy (20-5) 55-51 “We had a tough schedule early in the year They really are a motivated group of young ladies in all aspects of their life,” Curtis said Players to Watch for Chenango Forks: Maggie Warpus Jr                                    Team Stats Hornell                                                 Chenango Forks PPG: 61.7                                                       PPG: 62.4           PPGA: 43.7                                                     PPGA: 48.9 Reb: 40.7                                                        Reb: 37.2 APG: 17.2                                                        N/A SPG: 14.8                                                         N/A Deflections: 15.4                                             N/A What: Section XIII vs Section II Girls’ Basketball State Semifinal Who: Cold Spring Harbor to battle Voorheesville When talking about Cold Springs Harbor and girls sports basketball is not the first thing that comes to mind The Seahawks have won three State Championships in Girls Lacrosse in the last seven years winning the Class C State Championship in 2018 and 2019 and the Class D State Championship last season They’ve won the overall Long Island class D Championship the last four seasons (21-24) Coach Rory Malone has Coached Girls Varsity Basketball at Cold Spring Harbor the last fifteen seasons He knows Lacrosse comes first for these girls We are a lacrosse team who happens to play basketball We like to press and get up and down the court quickly,” Malone said “It feels amazing to be in the State Final Four They have earned this opportunity and looking forward to the challenge.” Malone has had a chance to scout his semifinal opponent Voorheesville “We have watched film; they are an excellent team It’s going to be a difficult game,” he said They’ve rattled off 15 straight wins spanning two months Wantagh is playing in the Class A State Semifinal Friday at 1:30 p.m Road to the Final Four: Cold Spring Harbor won by forfeit in the first round over East Rockaway Cold Spring Harbor defeated Carle Place in the Championship game 63-28 They defeated Babylon 57-22 in the State Quarterfinal STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Lost to Class A Champion Wantagh (22-2) (61-55) Defeated Section 11 Champion Babylon (19-3) 57-22 Players to Watch for Cold Spring Harbor: Olivia Mulada So Going the Distance: Cold Spring Harbor is 3 hours and 11 minutes from Hudson Valley Community College their first two games of the year were losses to Albany Academy and Catholic Central Albany Academy is the Section II Class A Champion and are playing in the State Semifinals this weekend Catholic Central are the defending State Champions in Class A won the Section II Class AA Championship and are playing in the State Semifinals Saturday morning Voorheesville also lost to Class A Ichabod Crane Voorheesville did not lose to a class B school all season we have in our tough conference versus Class A AA schools helped us become experienced fast against tougher and deeper opponents It’s definitely been a huge part of our growth and changing the culture of our program,” first-year Voorheesville Coach Terrance Florence said The Blackbirds defeated Section III Champion Bishop Grimes in the state quarterfinal 53-45 in a game that saw eight lead changes in the fourth quarter They made six straight free throws with under 40 seconds remaining Senior Point Guard Mia Carmody scored 24 points to Voorheesville to the win Freshman Milana Orietas banked in a short jumper to give the Blackbirds the lead with 31.9 seconds remaining On the other end of the floor Orietas rebounded a Bishop Grimes miss and hit two clinching free throws with 13.9 seconds remaining Voorheesville would score the game’s final eight points to secure the win Voorheesville made its final eight free throw attempts all in the final 1:17 of the game she has upped that to 24.0 PPG in Sectionals Orietas averaged 15.0 PPG in regular season and 16.0 ppg in the post season Voorheesville has already played at Hudson Valley Community College four times this season This will be our fourth time playing at HVCC it does give us an advantage and our girls seem much more comfortable since our first time playing there,” Florence said Florence is very energetic and animated on the sidelines and feels his players feed off of that “You don’t need to understand my energy; anyone who plays for me understands it both on and most importantly off the court — confident That’s the power of the mindset I instill in them and it’s not just about playing basketball it’s about how they walk through life with that same fire,” Florence said “Players who play for me understand the vision I have for them Communicated daily based on their goals for themselves My passion helps them push them to another lesson People who don’t know about my personal connection might view it as a negative My players know I believe in them and use my intensity as a battery for themselves when they compete,” Florence added Florence owns and operates New York HAVOC Player Development Program it is an organization that is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of student athletes Utilizing the rigors of athletic competition their aim is to improve athletic and academic skills “It’s all about development and maximizing each player’s talents Havoc has helped me because I understand how to get players motivated Help them create a blueprint on how to improve in every aspect of the game then stay on top of them to execute the plan All returning players will be playing Havoc this spring They will be coached by different coaches because I think this is important but be in the culture of Havoc,” Florence said Road to the Final Four: Voorheesville defeated Corinth in the first round of sectionals 56-41 The Blackbirds defeated Coxsackie-Athens 58-43 in the Semifinals Voorheesville defeated Mechanicville 62-51 in the Section II Class B Championship game The Blackbirds defeated Section 7 Champion Saranac in the State Qualifier Voorheesville defeated Section III Champion Bishop Grimes 53-45 in the State Quarterfinal Going the Distance: Voorheesville is 30 minutes from Hudson Valley Community College STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Lost to Class A Albany Academy (20-5) 72-18 Lost to Class AA Catholic Central (19-4) 63-26 & 62-53 Lost to Class A Holy Names (15-7) 51-45 Defeated Coxsackie-Athens (19-4) Defeated Mechanicville (17-6) Defeated Saranac (21-4) We have become very good at making in game adjustments to improve our chances of coming out with a victory We are going to force them to execute an offense on Friday I Give them the tools they need through the work we put in especially players that are new to playing at a high level sometimes struggle with their consistency of focus and intensity My consistent intensity helps them stay locked in,” Florence concluded Sackets Harbor      Voorheesville PPG 64.8                 PPG 49.7 PPGA: 32.5              PPGA: 39.6 Causer Supports Bill to Aid Rural Health Care Access in Pennsylvania Daughters of the American Revolution announces student Good Citizen Awards Chenango Forks came up short in its comeback bid from a 17-point deficit and lost to Hornell in a New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class B girls basketball semifinal Friday at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy Selena Maldonado and Jordyn Dyring combined to score 51 points for Hornell Chenango Forks, making its first appearance in a state semifinal, finished with a 20-6 record after winning back-to-back Section 4 titles Section 5 titlist Hornell (22-4) went on to lose to Section 8's Cold Spring Harbor Cold Spring Harbor overcame a 17-point deficit Cold Spring Harbor was a 62-32 winner over Section 2's Voorheesville in Friday's first semifinal More: Binghamton captures state title in double-overtime. 'We were doing this for the whole city' Evingham led the Raiders with 18 points and hit four of seven attempts from 3-point range Maldonado scored 17 points and went 9-for-10 at the foul line Jordyn Ericksen-Hrehor was high scorer for Chenango Forks with 11 points Reaghan Hughes added 10 points and made two of the Blue Devils' three 3-pointers Jaidyn Ericksen-Hreror chipped in 7 points and Lauren Paske scored 6 The Red Raiders closed the third quarter with a 15-2 run to lead 42-25 after grabbing a 21-15 halftime advantage Forks responded with its own 15-2 surge to get within 44-40 with just over three minutes remaining swished a 3-pointer from near the corner to put the Raiders up Hornell hit six straight foul shots in the final minute to withstand a 3-pointer from Hughes and a bucket from Warpus that made it 51-47 with 17 seconds remaining The Hornell McDonald's restaurant was closed Monday and not because of the Presidents Day holiday The fast food joint at 950 state Route 36 adjacent to the Walmart-Wegmans Plaza was ordered closed by the City of Hornell Sunday after the roof began leaking likely the result of an accumulation of snow and ice The Hornell Fire Department responded at 8:05 a.m Sunday to the restaurant's report of water dripping into the business at several locations They had a bunch of leaks come down through (the ceiling) probably from a combination between all the water and ice," Hornell Fire Chief Frank Brzozowski said UPDATE: Hornell McDonald's back in business after contractor plugs leaks The restaurant was open and customers were being served when the problems developed There were no injuries as employees scrambled to protect property inside the business "They got everything pretty much covered up in the store and are waiting on a contractor to get there and see what they can do about making repairs," Brzozowski added More: Hornell resident calls plow truck driver her 'saving grace' after she was injured in fall The Hornell City Codes Office posted a keep out notice on the store entrance declaring the property dangerous and prohibiting occupancy "It's just not a conducive environment to be working in We had them shut down until they can come up with a game plan," Brzozowski said A McDonald's representative could not immediately be reached for comment Hornell is getting a new street in a key section of the city for economic development The city’s Industrial Development Agency is the prime mover behind the project to provide direct access from Maple City Drive to Shawmut Drive and the industrial park area “I think it is a great opportunity to unlock the full potential of the industrial park," Hornell Mayor John Buckley said Building a new street should be welcome news to residents who live on the side streets that connect to the state route "Creating that right turn off 36 south into the industrial park will benefit all the industry over there and divert some of the heavier traffic off of Adsit basically the residential area," Buckley added Buckley said because the project is considered an economic development effort The mayor called it a city partnership with the New York state Department of Transportation The new street will intersect with Hornell Street Extension according to IDA executive director Mike Nisbet Stern & Stern Industries and Strobels Supply Inc Auto Wash is building a new facility at the end of the Hornell Street Extension. The Auto Wash project freed up land for the street allowing the linkup with Maple City Drive to go forward “It serves a lot of purposes," Nisbet said It opens the whole area which is prime land It certainly assists Alstom in moving their car shells." Nisbet said developers want to go where the shipping and freight access is readily available He said the new street will give existing businesses "much better accessibility to their manufacturing plants." Timing is uncertain, but the new street is expected to be built concurrently with the State of New York's state Route 36 Gateway Corridor transformation That $55 million DOT project is designed to bolster traffic safety accommodate walkers and bicyclists and expedite the movement of goods and services along a key but outdated highway built in the 1970s Project work will extend from Cass Street in the city to Webbs Crossing Key features include a walking-bicyclist trail a roundabout at the northernmost section of the project and modern engineering and road improvements at other high priority locations including the Walmart-Wegmans Hornell Plaza where the heaviest daily traffic is recorded The Route 36 construction is expected to be done in two phases The new city street would likely be built during the first phase of the project State and local officials have indicated project work could begin this year state and federal funding supports the project Nisbet said the IDA is committed to completing the new street More: Hornell will celebrate St. Patrick's Day March 15. What to know about parade, party spots "The potential for that area is unbelievable," Nisbet said "I think it’s going to be prime property once we finish the project." a retired educator and stalwart community volunteer will be grand marshal of Saturday's 36th annual Hornell St In an event Wednesday announcing her selection Hornell Mayor John Buckley said Smith's upbeat and energetic personality "not only embodies the spirit of our community but also exemplifies the energy and joy that our St Smith "shaped and nurtured generations of young minds Smith continues to be an active and dedicated leader Buckley noted she is an integral member of Hornell Community Theater where her passion for the arts has contributed to numerous productions "that have entertained and brought joy to the Hornell community." Smith also currently serves as the Exalted Ruler of the Hornell Elks where her leadership and service help further the Elks’ mission of charity "Her commitment to improving the lives of those around her is truly remarkable," Buckley said More: Free shuttle service will get St. Paddy's crowds around Hornell March 15. Here's where The parade is set for 11 a.m. Just show up in your finest greens and join the fun Home » Ambur R she was the daughter of Jeffery & Cindy (Shiloh) Miller Ambur grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 2004).  While in high school she was employed at Burger King in Hornell.  Following high school graduation she worked several years at Best Western of Hornell crocheting and drawing.  She also loved ancestry and finding & connecting with family members Tammy Waters & Charlene Koch; and her uncle Jeffrey “Tyler” Miller of Hornell; paternal grandfather Brian Miller of Hornell; maternal grandparents Edward & Susan Shiloh of Hornell; Adam’s mother At Ambur’s request there will be no calling hours.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  A “Celebration of Life” will be held at a later date Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home Ambur’s family request that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her name be made to the Hornell Humane Society To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com Allegany County District 2 Legislator John Ricci will seek re-election There is big trouble brewing in the Maple City Xcite Wrestling will return to Hornell Saturday May 3 with an action-packed card that features several local wrestlers hitting the ring and jumping from the top turnbuckle at the Hornell Area Family YMCA Doors for the “Big Trouble in the Maple City” show will open at 4 p.m Xcite came to Hornell for the first time last year for a pair of shows and the Southern Tier-based wrestling promotion was impressed with the fan turnout “It’s become a really great town for us to go back to two or three times a year,” said Steve Popoloski “They’ve responded every time we’ve brought a show to them We bring the event and the town shows up.” Title belts will be decided and a steel cage will be constructed in Hornell Several crowd favorites from the Hornell area will be in action at the show Phinehas Sun will look to emerge victorious from a six-man “Maple City Scramble” match "It’s always an emphasis for us to get everybody from Hornell on these cards," said Popoloski Chael Connors, who capped off Xcite’s first-ever show in Hornell last year “He’s been one of the guys as far as the upstate independent scene for the last 10-15 years so it’s a good opponent for Chael to go up against in singles action,” said Popoloski “We usually see him as part of CXR in the tag division It’s a good opportunity to have the singles spotlight on him in front of the home crowd Kayda Cyn currently holds Xcite’s Fighting Arts championship belt a new title for wrestlers who have come through the Fighting Arts Pro Wrestling Institute out of the Arnot Mall in Horseheads “She’s the first champion to hold that belt,” Popoloski said “Valentina is another up and coming female that’s been training with Xcite for a while and looking for her first shot at a championship.” More: How these four Hornell natives are taking on a career in pro wrestling Two other belts will be on the line in Hornell My Chemical Bromance and Starburst will clash for Xcite’s World Tag Team Championship while Indigenous Pat Sawyer will continue his feud with Big Time Bill Collier and defend his World Heavyweight title in Hornell’s first steel cage match There’s something about it," said Popoloski There was a lot of outside interference and distractions in their previous match so it seemed fitting to do the rematch in a cage." The steel cage will go up during an intermission while fans have time to interact with the wrestlers and visit the concession stand "We don’t have the luxury of WWE to just lower it down from the ceiling," said Popoloski how to put up a cage and take it down within the confines of an intermission It should go up pretty quickly and be nice and sturdy." General admission tickets for the show are $20 Kids ages 13 and under get in free with a paid adult “If you buy two front rows and you’ve got two kids there’s your four front row tickets for $60,” said Popoloski “It’s the best value for entertainment going As we see what sporting events and movies are costing these days we try to keep prices down and bring a high quality show with great talent every single time.” Advance tickets are available on the Xcite website Individual general admission tickets can also be purchased in advance at the Hornell YMCA during guest hours Union Square Park didn't exist the first time John Buckley ran for mayor of Hornell But that is where the two-term Republican incumbent was Saturday announcing in front of a large crowed of supporters − in one of the jewels of his first two terms in office − that he will run for reelection in November The newly-minted candidate did not waste any time getting to the point contrasting the frigid air with the buoyant mood of his onlookers “What a gorgeous day it is in the City of Hornell," Buckley said to about 75 supporters bundled up against 18 degree temperature "I don’t say that because of the temperature my heart is warm because so many friends and supporters have come out “I am thrilled and excited to announce that I am seeking a third term as mayor of this great city." Republican state Assemblyman Phil Palmesano introduced Buckley saying the life-long city resident has "brought solutions" to his job as mayor while showing "unprecedented leadership" and strength Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski and Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard were among the large gathering of local officials on hand for Buckley's announcement Buckley's decision to run does not come as a surprise noting he promised in his first bid for mayor back in 2017 to seek at least three terms in office going in for the grant funding and being awarded doing projects is a multi-year thing," Buckley said "So I wanted to at least commit myself to the residents of Hornell that I would serve a minimum of three terms.” The city has received some $30 million in grant funding during Buckley's first seven years in office and the mayor said the money has been put to good use He highlighted major infrastructure investments "like the very park that we’re standing in today," as well as funding that has bolstered equipment and vehicles in the police department and fire department Buckley said the city has also made an "unprecedented investment in heavy equipment" in the Department of Public Works Buckley said he is "surrounded by a great team" at city hall “We have tremendous services in the City of Hornell and it’s something that I have never taken for granted," he said "It’s certainly something worth fighting for and preserving and protecting Buckley was a 9th Ward alderman and deputy mayor More: Leases for Big Lots stores in Elmira, Painted Post, Dansville up for sale. What's next? He defeated independent John Lewis to first win election in 2017 succeeding the city's longest tenured mayor Buckley defeated Democrat Rich Rich Argentieri in 2021 to capture a second term Buckley is the only candidate to announce they are running for mayor so far all 10 positions on the Hornell Common Council are up for election in November The General Election is scheduled for Tuesday Early voting for the General Election is Oct A 10th Ward resident who slipped on some icy pavement suffering grisly leg injuries that left her stranded in the cold is calling a Hornell Department of Public Works plow driver her "saving grace" after he quickly came to her aid Taylor Moran was on her way to her Jeep on the morning of Feb the East Vanscoter Street resident said in a Facebook post Moran said she waived to a passing city plow truck "while my bone was sticking out of my knee." Hornell DPW plow driver Aaron Clark immediately stopped provided Moran with a jacket and "covered my legs so I didn’t have to focus on what was happening," she said collected up Moran's belongings and put them in a safe place Moran did not initially know who her rescuer was I am not sure how long I would have been there for." has worked for the Department of Public Works for about seven years he can usually be found at Veterans Memorial Park at James Street and operating and maintaining the city pool and splash pad "Aaron was definitely in the right place at the right time on that cold winter morning," Mayor John Buckley said but a caring person and community member who doesn't hesitate to help someone in need Aaron is a difference maker and I'm proud to have him on our team." More: There's something for everyone on Valentine's Day in Hornell. Check out these events. Buckley wished Moran a "full and speedy recovery." Moran said she has an MRI scheduled for the end of the month she faces trochleoplasty surgery and a patella/ligament reconstruction she wants Clark to get the credit he earned “I truly could not be more thankful for Aaron," she said He was extremely selfless with the actions he took and how quickly everything happened." the Hornell area saw a number of notable commercial real estate transactions in 2024 while other locations simply changed ownership with no major changes in day-to-day operations Real estate data is public record. Search our online database to explore what the housing market looks like in your neighborhood Here are some of the top commercial real estate transactions in 2024 in Hornell and surrounding communities Top 2024 commercial real estate sales in Hornell area4228 BOLIVAR RD Wellsville: The Burger King fast food enterprise on Bolivar Road in Wellsville sold for $1.652 million on Aug Hornell: A converted residence that has since hosted various businesses and offices Wellsville: Jones Memorial Hospital acquired the Main Street medical office building for $365,000 on Dec The Madison Street parking lot was acquired for $35,000 7465 SENECA RD, Hornellsville: The Seneca Road restaurant, formerly Balloons East and Club 57, was acquired for $300,000 Oct. 9 and rebranded as Racalto's 55 CHAMBERLAIN ST, Wellsville: The office building in the village of Wellsville sold for $270,000 on May 10. Allegany County purchased the building to house Community Services and other health organizations Hornell: The longtime Giovanni’s Pizzeria property at 119 Seneca St 28 MAIN ST, Canisteo: The Hubertus Service Station in Canisteo sold for $250,000 on March 2 Hornellsville: Classified as an auto body shop Canisteo: The auto body shop business on Canisteo's Main Street sold for $210,000 on Jan Hornell: The downtown row building that houses the Hornell Pizza King sold for $200,000 on June 24 DIG DEEPER: Explore our database of Steuben County real estate transactions Wayland: The Wayland Dental Care building sold for $200,000 on March 15 5942 COUNTY ROUTE 64, Hornellsville: The home of WLEA and WCKR, which sits on 4.77 acres, was sold to GRI Telecom, Inc. for $175,000 on May 17. In November, the local broadcasts were replaced by a WYSL stream out of Avon Wellsville: The downtown row building on Wellsville's Main Street sold for $174,000 on June 14 Wellsville: Formerly the Duke House Tea Room & Bakery the Main Street property was acquired for $170,000 Aug 21 and now houses the Shane & Firkel law offices North Hornell: The office building at 343 Seneca Rd Hornell: The restaurant building that features Sakura Sushi Buffet sold for $125,000 on July 8 Taxes are remaining flat for City of Hornell property owners as the Common Council approved the 2025-26 proposed budgets for both the General and Water Funds Monday night Mayor John Buckley noted the city was able to pass a budget with no increases to the current tax rate despite rising costs for materials "We continue to see increases across the board along with higher energy costs and rising chemical expenses for our Water Treatment Plant and Water Pollution Control Plant," stated Buckley we are now seeing greater impacts from increased costs in personal services The mayor highlighted the contributions of city department heads and Chamberlain Michele Smith in producing a budget that provides "essential services efficiently and affordably." Hornell garbage collection fees rising by $10While tax rates were held steady the Common Council approved increasing the city's annual garbage collection fee from $95 to $105 The city said the increase is due to rising costs associated with garbage services through Lippincott’s Rubbish as well as increased tipping fees at the landfill this averages out to just $2.02 per week for the pickup of five 30-gallon bags and occasional large items," stated Buckley "Garbage collection is an essential service that directly impacts the cleanliness of our community and quality of life for our residents and Lippincott’s Rubbish continues to provide outstanding service." the city noted that Hornell's garbage collection fee remains lower than comparable municipalities requires residents to purchase blue bags for garbage pickup with a current cost of $2.25 per 30-gallon bag More: 'A simple country doctor' with profound impact on Hornell. Spencer P. Annabel dies at 78. "The City of Elmira’s service is most similar to Hornell’s but at a significantly higher annual fee of $365 per unit," stated the city "The city has worked hard to keep costs as low as possible while continuing to provide high-quality services," said Finance Committee Chairman Dan Warriner Hornell remains one of the most affordable communities in the region and this budget reflects our commitment to responsible financial management." Coming off "a year of construction" and with more projects in the pipeline Hornell Mayor John Buckley struck an optimistic tone in delivering his annual State of the City address Monday night at city hall Buckley is entering the final year of his second term and will seek reelection in November The mayor highlighted the city's aggressive pursuit of grant funding with roughly $30 million awarded to Hornell over his first seven years in office "From costly infrastructure projects such as our sewer plant preserving and enhancing quality of life for residents while minimizing the impact on our local tax base," said Buckley Here are key takeaways from the 2025 State of the City address "These transformational improvements have helped create a warm and inviting environment to our downtown and will help attract more businesses and commerce and breathe new life into our downtown," said Buckley Construction was also ongoing at Veterans Memorial Park at James Street A dilapidated concession stand was transformed and a new pavilion was built The city's main DPW building received a new roof police and codes departments experienced record levels of call volume in 2024 with Hornell EMS crews alone responding to more than 4,000 calls a costly investment "necessary to meet the needs of our community," Buckley said The police department is also planning to upgrade the city-wide camera system this year City improvements will continue in 2025 and beyond. Shawmut Park was recently awarded over $530,000 to build an expansion of the skatepark Hornell was awarded $1.5 million to replace the box culvert on Canisteo Street and a $3.5 million Church Street Bridge project is in the works as well A multi-million dollar project at the WPCP continues in 2025 while eight new HAT buses will be delivered over the next several years Although Hornell has momentum on its side in 2025 Buckley had words of caution about the challenges presented by some state legislation and a course political discourse on the national scene "The exchange of ideas has been overshadowed by a fierce drive to advance ideological agendas — no matter the cost," Buckley said "The combination of a series of divisive presidential elections and the toxic poison of social media has only accelerated this downward spiral The negative impact this continues to have on friends and society in general is beyond measure." More: Fundraiser supports Canisteo family who lost home in Feb. 19 blaze. How to help. who once said we should "talk to each other Buckley urged the Common Council to "rise above the noise and chaos." "We must remain steadfast in our commitment to serving the residents of our great city undeterred by the negativity swirling around us," he said "Let us lead by example — embodying transparency we will continue serving residents and make positive change in the city we love Home » Linda D passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday she was the daughter of Oliver and Eleanor (Lorow) Cornish Linda grew up in Hornell and was a Class of 1977 graduate of Hornell Senior High School.          Afterward she attended Alfred State College and the University of Texas at Lubbock She worked for several years as a direct support professional for the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities before her retirement Linda enjoyed tracing her family genealogy and taking long rides in the hills of Steuben County with her mother in search of family interment sites and tending to those she found especially of her canine companions (Daisy and Dasher) and her cat Cornish; her “better half,” Donald Gallese; her brother-in-law and James “Oz” (Tonya) Cornish of Hornell; a sister Kerr of Brockport; along with several nieces and nephews and a private service will be held at the convenience of the family Interment will be at Hornell-Rural Cemetery Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Dagon Funeral Home To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit: www.dagonfuneralhome.com New York State Police Consolidate Operations with New Hornell Barracks Chuck Pollock: Hornell’s Gene Mastin reflects on old-time football in the Big 30 from Bill Shesman to George Whitcher The New York state Department of Motor Vehicles is temporarily changing up operating hours at three DMV offices in Steuben County with Steuben County officials attributing the changes “to (a) staffing shortage and the ongoing training of new hires.” The news hours will result in the Bath DMV office being open three days a week The Hornell DMV will be available for customers two days a week The Corning DMV will be open five days a week The DMV emphasized that the changes are not permanent The DMV said it will return to regular operating hours as soon as staffing levels permit it to do so the following temporary hours will be in place: More: State Police open new barracks in Hornell, close others in North Hornell, Wayland Home » This week at Racalto’s Restaurant in Hornell NY From Racalto’s on Seneca Road, Follow them on Facebook • Beef on Weck – Thin-sliced roast beef piled high on a kummelweck roll with au jus and horseradish dusted with powdered sugar and served with jam • Racalto’s Signature Seafood Boil – Crawfish • Hot Roast Beef Sandwich – Classic comfort • Jay’s Authentic Asian Ramen – Choose chicken • Spicy Chicken Quesadilla – Loaded with bold flavor and just the right amount of heat • Soup Flight Thursday – Pick any 3 house-made soups • Racalto’s Yuengling Beer-Battered Fish Fry – Or have it broiled Egg & Cheese Breakfast Wrap – Made fresh • Smoked Prime Rib – Slow-smoked and carved to order For those following Chris Lomax’s incredible journey April 22 — as Spectrum News airs the special segment they filmed last week highlighting Chris’s inspiring story and his unforgettable desserts Even more exciting — Chris’s Grab & Go dessert refrigerator has been ordered and we’re still on track for him to launch his very own dessert business by Memorial Day We’ll post the link to the segment as soon as it becomes available for continuing to cheer Chris on every step of the way President Trump orders all flags at half-staff to honor Pope Francis Sun columnist and founder of “Exploring the Western New York Wilds” to speak in Wellsville on May 2 Hornell will play for a New York state title in girls basketball The Red Raiders topped Chenango Forks-IV 53-47 in the NYSPHSAA Class B semifinal on Friday This game marked only the second time this postseason that Hornell's margin of victory was less than 10 points the Red Raiders' closest call was in the Class B-1 section final Raegan Evingham was the Red Raiders' leading scorer with 18 points followed by Selena Maldonado (17 points) and Jordyn Dyring (16 points) Evingham's shooting helped Hornell dig itself out of an early hole The Red Raiders were held scoreless through the first four minutes as Chenango Forks took an early 6-0 Hornell answered with an eight-point run following a timeout and trailed by only two by the end of the first quarter connected on four 3s as Hornell went ahead by as many as 16 points But that advantage dwindled to four in the fourth quarter as Forks opened the final frame on a 15-2 run Dyring's 3-pointer with 2:30 remaining was effectively the dagger on Chenango Forks' comeback hopes Hornell went 6-for-8 at the free throw line in the final minute (the two misses came with four seconds remaining) to close out the game who finished 9-for-10 from the charity stripe Payton Bentley finished with a team-high eight rebounds for Hornell Hornell will play Cold Spring Harbor-VIII for the Class B title at 6 p.m held scoreless through the first four minutes Jordyn Dyring's score with 1:05 left in the quarter capped an eight-point run Dyring and Raegan Evingham both have 3s early in the quarter to put Hornell back in front Red Raiders hold the Blue Devils to five points in the second quarter Evingham has a pair of 3s to put Hornell in front Raegan Evingham pump fakes and drains her third 3-pointer of the game and the Red Raiders now have their first double-digit lead of the game Evingham hit her fourth 3 of the game in the final minute of the quarter Lone blemish for the Red Raiders: Forks called for two technical fouls in the final seconds but Hornell only 1-for-4 on the ensuing free throws Hornell 44, Chenango Forks 38: 3:50 left in the 4th quarterHornell led by as many as 16 but Forks has outscored the Red Raiders 13-2 so far in the fourth quarter Hornell reaches its first New York state title game will play Cold Spring Harbor on Saturday for the Class B championship A Hungarian national wanted by Hornell police for allegedly raping a child was arrested by the Department of Homeland Security at Newark International Airport in New Jersey was taken into custody on a Hornell City Court warrant for first-degree rape in the alleged sexual assault of a child less than 13 Bodnar is being held in New Jersey pending extradition to Steuben County He faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted of the charge The arrest by Buffalo-based Homeland Security officials in New Jersey culminated a rapid multi-agency effort to investigate the allegation and then locate and detain Bodnar According to the Steuben County District Attorney's Office Tom Aini received a report Wednesday of the suspected rape of a child in the city Aini confirmed the suspect − a Hungarian national with no connection to bring him back to Hornell − had left town Aini linked with Steuben County Child Protective Services and county prosecutors to have the victim and witnesses interviewed by the Child Advocacy Center Police also executed a search warrant at Bodnar's residence Hornell City Court Judge David Coddington issued an arrest warrant for first-degree rape Hornell police tracked Bodnar's whereabouts to the New York City area through his cell phone use Hornell police then partnered with a district attorney's office investigator and Homeland Security to intercept Bodnar at the airport More: Steuben County to appeal decision in Sheriff Allard court case. Inside decision, fallout Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker credited Aini with organizing the cooperative efforts of Hornell police the Steuben County Department of Social Services the District Attorney‘s Office and the Office of Homeland Security Baker said the agencies involved prevented an alleged child predator from boarding a plane and escaping justice in parts unknown “This is the way law-enforcement is supposed to work − together Using experience and expertise to maximize all available resources county and federal agencies were able to take a child predator off the streets to face justice," Baker said Home » Marie A died unexpectedly early Monday morning (March 17 2025) at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville she was the daughter of Michael & Helen (Fedor) Bigger Marie grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of St Ann’s School and later graduated from Hornell High School (class of 1964).  She then moved to Rochester where she attended college Marie moved to Japan where she lived for 2 years.  When she returned to Hornell where she resided for over 50 years.  Recently she moved to Alfred Station so she could be closer to her grandchildren For several years Marie was employed at the former Bethesda Community Hospital and later went to work for Dr John Weyand where she served as office manager until her retirement in 2014.  Marie really loved being around people and had a way making you feel as though you had always been friends She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St Ann’s Church where she served as Eucharistic Minister for many years.  Marie had a very strong faith and found much comfort in the church.  She spent a lot of time at the cemetery taking care of the graves of her loved ones.  Marie absolutely loved to cook.  She was famous for her homemade sauce and her stuffed rigatoni.  IF SHE EVER MADE THESE FOR YOU THEN YOU KNOW!!   People often made request for her cooking at graduation parties holidays and birthday parties.  Marie especially enjoyed teaching her grandchildren her family recipes and traditions.  Everyone would take part in getting ready for the holidays and special occasions.  Having a love and talent for sewing and knitting Marie would spend many months knitting scarves so she could have enough to donate.  She was very handy with her sewing machine.   She loved crafting.  She was very creative.  For almost every holiday she made a homemade card for each of her grandchildren which they will always cherish.  In addition she always had crafts and activities for her grandchildren.  she was preceded in death by her infant son Michael Diestler (died 1968); her grandson Andrew “Andy” (Billie Jean) Diestler of Alfred Station; 3 grandchildren Kaitlyn & Teagan Diestler; along with her nephew At Marie’s request there will be no calling hours.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 1:00 PM at St Marie’s family request that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her name be made to either Our Lady of the Valley Parish NY  14843 or to Golisano’s Children’s Hospital (NICU) at Strong Memorial Hospital Embarrassing end for Bonnies in NIT opener Wolfe finishes fifth at Western Equestrian Semifinals Hornell's pursuit of its first New York state championship was one quarter short. The Red Raiders were downed by Cold Spring Harbor-VIII 54-50 on Saturday in the NYSPHSAA Class B championship game Hornell led by as much as 17 in the second quarter and 15 in the third but were outscored 22-8 over the final eight minutes as the Seahawks completed the comeback Hornell started 8-for-20 from distance in building its lead but missed its final three tries in the fourth received four 3s from Ryan Reynolds in the fourth to close the double-digit gap When Reynolds fouled out with three minutes remaining Olivia Mulada took over and scored the game-deciding basket with 31 seconds remaining Jordyn Dyring led Hornell with 16 points and five rebounds She was the only Red Raider to reach double figures six rebounds) and Raegan Evingham (six points 11 rebounds) were the other major contributors Hornell (22-4) finished 4-for-12 from the free throw line including four straight misses in the fourth quarter The matchup pitted two teams that had never previously appeared in a state championship game had never reached a state tournament prior to 2025 Hornell vs. Cold Spring Harbor: Game startThe Seahawks win the opening tip Mia Nasca's 3-pointer is the highlight so far for the Red Raiders Cold Spring Harbor's Ainsley Dircks scores at the buzzer after a Hornell turnover But Hornell has held the Seahawks to 2-for-18 shooting so far Jordyn Dyring leads the Red Raiders with five points through eight minutes Raegan Evingham and Jordyn Dyring have back-to-back 3-pointers while Raegan Evingham has six points and seven rebounds so far for Hornell Cold Spring Harbor has racked up 14 offensive rebounds so far but struggling to finish on the second and third chances The Seahawks are shooting only 7-for-36 from the field so far Seahawks' basket trims Hornell's lead to single digits for the first time since early in the second quarter Hornell 42, Cold Spring Harbor 32: End of the 3rd quarterRed Raiders are eight minutes away from their first state title Difference so far is the execution from distance Hornell is 8-for-20 on 3-pointers while Cold Spring Harbor is only 1-for-16 Seahawks' Ryan Reynolds has two 3-pointers in the quarter to keep Cold Spring Harbor in it Six points is the smallest difference since midway through the first quarter which trailed by as much as 17 in the second quarter and 15 in the third Hornell behind for the first time this game after Olivia Mulada goes 2-for-2 from the line Red Raiders season ends in the Class B state championship Home » Mary A she was the daughter of the late George and Edna (Smith) Gath She was raised in Hornell and was a proud and devoted mother and friend.  A true example of her generation owning and operating an H&R Block franchise Anthony in their family businesses.  Throughout her life always doing whatever was needed to support and care for her two daughters Renee (Anthony) Falco and Dianne (Billy) Nasca; grandchildren and Nicholas Nasca; and her cherished great-granddaughter Gracie Jane Nasca.  She also leaves behind her beloved brothers along with several nieces who were dear to her heart Mary found joy in life’s simple pleasures — reading a good book and spending time with her brothers Larry and Pete Jerry.  She will be remembered for her selflessness and the deep love she gave so freely to those around her The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to their hospice nurse and the comfort she brought to Mary and her loved ones during such a difficult time.  In lieu of sending flowers the family kindly requests that donations in her memory be made to CareFirst Hospice of  New York  Private services will be held at the convenience of her family.  and spirit will live on in all who were blessed to know her To leave an online condolence or share a memory, please visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/dagonfuneralhome Senator George Borrello Blasts Radical “Early Release” Legislation Moving Through Albany Hornell clubs and businesses are making it easier than ever to get around town during the St Hornell Area Transit will provide eight hours of shuttle bus service around the city on March 15 and passengers ride for free Here's what to know about Saturday's festivities Patrick’s Day celebrations around the city "Thank you to our local business for sponsoring this shuttle and to HAT for coordinating the route and supplying the buses and drivers," the city said in an announcement The bus runs will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Catch a ride to any of these sponsors along the route. Many of the establishments will have live music, drink specials and Irish-themed food available The 31st YMCA Run for the Shamrock on Saturday features a 5K Walk/Run and a Fun Run The 2025 Hornell YMCA long-sleeved Run For the Shamrock shirt is available for the first 300 people registered turning left onto Main Street and ending at the Main Place Saturday's programs are by Pat Kane and West O’Clare A Hornell man has been convicted of multiple felonies in connection with a 2023 fatal crash that killed a Livingston County man Following a six-day trial in Steuben County Court the jury found 26-year-old Michael Eldridge guilty of first-degree assault vehicular manslaughter and first-degree reckless endangerment along with two misdemeanor counts of third-degree assault The charges stemmed from a fatal two-vehicle crash around 2:30 p.m 415 and Michigan Hollow Road in the Town of Avoca The collision killed 51-year-old Michael Hinrich New York State Police investigators testified at the trial that Eldridge smoked marijuana for seven straight hours before climbing behind the wheel of a Buick Encore and driving from Hornell to Avoca Investigators were able to establish Eldridge was going 87 mph in a 55 mph zone seconds before the crash occurred and that he crossed over into the left lane striking Hinrich's 2001 Chevrolet Camaro broadside The investigation also determined in addition to Eldridge traveling more than 30 mph over the speed limit the crash occurred because he turned into the victim's lane of travel while impaired by the use of marijuana Local Fresh, local produce store comes home to Savona. What's new at Lowery Family Farms while a passenger in his vehicle and one in Hinrich's car were treated at area hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries Steuben County Judge Mathew McCarthy remanded Eldridge to the Steuben County Jail to await sentencing He faces up to 25 years in state prison when he is sentenced at a later date Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker said he hopes this case "serves as a clear message to all that smoking marijuana can have deadly consequences when you get behind the wheel." Follow Jeff Murray on X (Twitter) @SGJeffMurray New York State Police have opened a new barracks in Hornell a centralized location that the law enforcement agency says strengthens its ability to respond swiftly to emergencies and provide proactive policing The Hornell barracks is located at 6251 county Route 64 State police said the new headquarters is "equipped with modern facilities designed to support the evolving needs of law enforcement." With the opening of the Hornell-based location state police are closing two other long existing troopers barracks in North Hornell and Wayland State police said the barracks shuffle is part of an ongoing effort to "enhance public safety and better serve the communities of Steuben County and surrounding areas." State Police Troop E Commander Major Kevin Sucher said we are ensuring that our troopers have the resources they need to serve the community effectively and uphold our commitment to public safety.” in North Hornell and 2634 state Route 21 in Wayland "While this marks the end of an era for SP Wayland and SP North Hornell the move represents a step forward in enhancing law enforcement capabilities and improving service to residents and visitors alike," state police said More: State grant pays off as two new marked patrol vehicles join Hornell Police Dept. fleet In a press release detailing the Hornell barracks opening state police thanked the residents of Steuben County and surrounding communities for supporting them "Troopers will remain dedicated to providing the highest level of service and protection from their new headquarters in Hornell," state police said Home » Hornell’s Family Dollar will close January 16 the Corpus Christie Caller-Times reported that the Family Dollar chain would close 600 stores during 2024 The nearby Wellsville store closed this July the Family Dollar stores are often replaced with a Dollar Tree store in that marketplace John Anderson reported on the “goodbye Family Dollar hello Dollar Tree!!” in Wellsville in September 2023: three full time and four part-time employees will lose their jobs The mood in the store was worried and anxious about the future of the employees but also the many residents who rely on the store being within walking distance from home The nearest general retail store is the 7-11 on Canisteo Street “While it’s always sad to learn of a store closing and the resulting loss of jobs this comes as little surprise as the company announced 1,000 planned store closings earlier this year I’ve always thought the Hornell store did well with a steady traffic and customer base but it looks like they may be being dragged down by corporate decisions My heart breaks for the employees who will be forced to look for other jobs This reminds me of Friendly’s years ago when they closed their Hornell location but was closed because the overall company wasn’t doing well Family Dollar was a staple in that plaza for many years and the City and IDA will make efforts to help attract a new business to that location A storewide 20% off EVERYTHING will begin on December 22 just in time for all that last minute Christmas shopping!! NY Landquest welcomes Jasper NY native Garrett Hamilton to the team Home » Hornell brought the team to tears before the state championship: A look at an emotional state finals For the Hornell Red Raiders girls’ basketball team the tears did not come after a 54-50 loss to Cold Spring Harbor in the New York State Class B State Championship game Saturday night in Troy at Hudson Valley Community College The tears started on Friday when the team beat Chenango Forks There was no way the gym in Hornell would’ve held the amount of spectators who made the 10-hour When the girls and the coaches came out of the locker room Friday afternoon from the win into the foyer at the arena they were greeted by three busloads of students Hornell coach Jim Dagon was late to the party “They all erupted after we came out after (Friday’s) game … I had to duck into the bathroom because I got teary-eyed because it meant so much,” Dagon said Hornell is a special place and I’m proud to be from there.” there were several moments you couldn’t find Superfan Julio Maldonado in the celebration eruptions “It’s been unbelievable … We had twice as many people here (compared to the other team) and these fans spent five hours on a bus each way We have had such an unbelievable turnout something I can’t even put words to,” Dagon said the whole student section was waiting for us at the entrance when we arrived and waited for us when we left.” The support took some of the sting of the loss Hornell held a 17-point first-half lead and a 10-point lead going into the fourth quarter But those numbers don’t show that Hornell was playing with three players with three fouls and a fourth had to sit out almost 10 minutes of the second half with four fouls A shot went up and instead of three Red Raiders crashing the boards they had to be careful and stand for long rebounds so they were not called for fouls Two other big calls went against Hornell in the last 1:08 and a tie game became a 4-point lead with eight seconds left the Red Raiders could not overcome but it was almost a chance to realize in the last few seconds what Hornell had overcome The team played the entire season without senior starter Lillian Hoyt That left the team with all underclassmen on the floor playing a fast up-tempo game without a key piece of the puzzle.  And Dagon made sure everyone knew the game was played “We’ve dealt with foul trouble all year long it wasn’t too far out of our comfort zone but it’s tough and that’s what coaching is,” Dagon said I reffed for a year before I started coaching and got out of it immediately I thought they did a good job of letting things go and they tightened up when they had to tighten up (See an exciting highlight video by clicking HERE) 2 team in the state trying to figure each other out There were over two minutes gone until the first basket was made as both teams were playing a little tight and forcing shots.  Hornell’s Mia Nasca’s 3-pointer gave Hornell a 5-0 lead with 4:52 left in the first quarter and Cold Spring Harbor looked dazed on their next offensive possession as Hornell picked up the intensity and went up 6-0 The Red Raider forced three straight turnovers and the Seahawks didn’t score their first point until there was 3:52 left in the opening stanza Cold Spring Harbor’s first field goal was with 2:01 left in the first quarter to cut the Hornell lead to 10-3 But Hornell went ona run and held a 29-16 halftime lead Junior guard Selena Maldonado opened the second half with a statement She stole a pass at halfcourt and as both teams got set she drove the lane and scored for a 31-16 Hornell lead Payton Bentley picked up her fourth foul less than a minute into the second half Cold Spring Harbor took advantage and went on a 7-0 run to cut the lead to 31-23 in the third Hornell desperately needed a basket and Mia Nasca answered with a 3-pointer and a 34-23 lead with four minute left in the third When Cold Spring Harbor again cut the lead to 10 Nasca again drained a 3-pointer to increase the lead senior Ryan Reynolds from Cold Spring Harbor drained a 3-pointer to get the Seahawks within nine and then another 3-pointer cut the lead to 44-38 with 5:25 left She went 4-of-4 from 3-point range in the second half for 14 points Bentley came back the game as CSH’s run came to an end Dagon kept A’ Jonay Hawkins in the game as Reynolds again made a big 3-pointers and the lead was cut to 46-43 with 4:02 left in the game That’s when Hornell junior Jordyn Dyring had seen enough and willed her way to the basket and a five point lead But there was Reynolds with a 3-pointer to cut the lead to two Cold Spring Harbor’s Ainsley Dircks drove the baseline and tied it the game at 48-48 with 1:51 left something that never seemed possible in the first half who took over the leadership role and scoring role with Reynolds on the bench gave CSH their first lead with two free throws with 1:09 left A tough intentional foul call against the Red Raiders who were trying to foul at the end gave CPH the four-point lead that Hornell could not overcome in one possession It’s obviously disappointing but we are going to use it as fuel next year,” Dagon said “We have a lot of our core players back next year watching the presentation of the championship block I am happy no matter what the results were This is not the one we wanted on the scoreboard but just being here with this group is super super special to me and I wouldn’t change it for anything.” “(Cold Spring Harbor) a great team and group of girls who got to celebrate the state championship but I am happy for my girls and wish it went the other way but that’s not how it works.” sophomore Raegan Evingham scored 11 points made a fall-away 3-pointer while being fouled and had a double-double with 10 rebounds adding two assists and a block who picked up hardware and MVP honors at every level this season Nasca drained 3-of-5 from 3-point range for nine points and had two assists and two rebounds Maldonado went up for a defensive rebound and the ball came down sharply on her fingers Maldonado returned to the floor after the time out They said she could come back but she wanted to get it wrapped for extra protection,” Dagon said but she said ‘no way’ that’s how she is.” Dagon did not want the work of Hawkins to go unnoticed “I thought A’Jonay did a great job it was only a two or three-point lead change difference from when she came in and when she came out,” Dagon said I thought she plugged in defensively and I am super proud of her.” Other returners (and up from the JV for the championship run) include Mayleigh Martin with assistant coaches Chris Clark and Dantae Milliner said the work in the off-season will focus on being the most conditioned team on the floor Selena is bending over gasping for air and then she gets three steals I trust them when they are tired,” Dagon said “It’s an uncomfortable place to be for the first time and to get that close and it showed tonight But the off-season starts tomorrow and that’s the girls’ attitude So we are going to work hard to get back here They can perform under those circumstances I trust them whether they are tired or not but that will be one of the top things on the board for next year — conditioning It’s going to take a lot of work in the offseason.” Home » Drew Eric Heisey at the age of 39.  Born March 14 he was the son of Daryl and Linda Peters Heisey of Rexville Drew developed a strong work ethic from an early age helping with daily chores and responsibilities.  He cherished the outdoors and riding with friends.  In more recent years often enjoying the game with those closest to him.  A 2004 graduate of Whitesville Central School with basketball being his lifelong passion.  One of his proudest moments came during his senior year when he led his team to the State finals alongside his best friends and family and supported by the unwavering spirit of his tight-knit community Drew continued his education at Messiah College degree in Business in just 3.5 years.  Always eager to explore new opportunities he embarked on an eight-week international business trip to Europe with his classmates.  His professional journey began as an accountant at Farm Credit of WNY in Hornell before transitioning to CFO of Leo Dickon & Sons in Bath With an entrepreneurial spirit and natural ability to learn new things he successfully owned and operated several businesses.  He continued his Grandpa Heisey’s seed business providing lawn care services to Hornell and the surrounding areas and together they were blessed with three children and Gavin Augustine.  Drew cherished every moment spent with his children sharing outdoor adventures or taking them to the family farm to swim in the pond fish or ride the side-by-side.  A passionate sports enthusiast he was also an avid Buffalo Bills fan.  Drew’s infectious smile could light up any room and his generous heart made a lasting impact on all who knew him.  He was a loyal friend always ready to lend a helping hand.  His kindness and unwavering support will be deeply missed by everyone whose life he touched Those left to cherish his memory are his parents Dan Heisey and his children, Klayton and Zailey; his sister, Daedre Heisey; his grandparents Jay and Kate Heisey; as well as many aunts including Kenneth and Daniel Billings.  Those ready to greet him in heaven are his paternal grandmother Catherine Heisey; and  his maternal grandparents We welcome friends and family to join us for a celebration of Drew’s life with a meal at Drew’s Shop 2025 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM.  Flowers may be delivered to Drew’s shop.  NY 14877.  Lunch and time to greet the family will follow the service Memorials may be made to St Anne’s Academy Arrangements will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLC.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com Brad Howe is the “Top Shot” at the Cuba Police Department Inside a nondescript brick building on Thacher Street a Hornell manufacturer is crafting products that travel in outer space And its operation is going to a new level in 2025 Stern Engineered Woven Substrates is launching a Modernization for Growth Plan with the help of a recent $236,758 grant from Empire State Development The project will support the purchase and installation of new equipment at Stern & Stern’s headquarters at 188 Thacher St It’s an old building but what’s done inside is pretty phenomenal,” said COO Brian Morrell “For the most part jet engines can’t work without Stern & Stern You can’t launch satellites without Stern & Stern In any given day the fabric can go anywhere in the world Stern & Stern traces its roots in the textile industry back to 1889 the company is a custom producer of woven fabrics supplying advanced technical fabrics to a variety of industries While Stern & Stern’s products are at the cutting edge some of its equipment is more than half a century old and its looms were purchased in the mid-1980s The modernization project will furnish the Hornell facility with a new generation of equipment that is more efficient allowing for increased production capacity they’re electronic,” Morrell said of the new machines “There’s a quicker changeover between styles It’s been some time coming but we’re excited We’re going to use the bulk of this grant to buy looms.” The new looms will also allow Stern & Stern to train new employees more quickly. The company is currently hiring for some positions and it expects the grant to result in the creation of new jobs “This will improve efficiency and maintain the quality level that our customers demand from us which is very high because of the industries we’re in,” said Morrell “We’re really proud of our workers and we have years and years of IP It’s all the development work that’s been done for over 100 years We still have all the information and we use it every day.” The Stern & Stern manufacturing process includes pattern development More: Steuben County 911 shifts to new and improved public notification platform. How to sign up The company is aiming to move fast on implementing the grant and the modernization project Now it’s a rush to see how quickly we can put this into action,” said Morrell "We’re thankful business is very good for us “For a company that started in Hornell in silk in 1889 it has really transitioned with the times and is very much important in everybody’s lives in some sort of way Home » Scott A 1974 he was a son of Ronald and Beth (Dusinberre) Clark and has resided in the Hornell area for most of his life Scott graduated from the Automotive Service Technician program at the Wellsville Campus of Alfred State College and was the proud recipient of numerous degrees He was employed at Meyer’s RV and Marine in Bath Scott truly loved his family and will be remembered as a devoted son and brother He especially enjoyed traveling with his late brother Chris and fishing with his Dad at his favorite place Keuka Lake.  An avid Buffalo Bills and NY Yankee fan Scott would be considered as a “people pleaser” by his family and friends Ronald and Beth Clark of Hornell; his sister-in-law To honor his wishes there will be no calling hours or funeral service A celebration of Scott’s life will be held for his family at a later date those wishing may contribute in his memory to their favorite charity The Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home Hornell is honored to assist Scott’s family with the arrangements Online condolences or remembrances of Scott are welcome at www.bishopdesanto.com or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home Federal funding freeze order rescinded by Trump Administration PPAC and MATTERS ORG to Bring Harm Reduction to Allegany County 2024 saw two well-known national franchises close their doors in Wellsville while 33 Broadway Mall in Hornell will see another store come and go Along with the year's numerous business success stories a handful of places fell by the wayside in 2024 The list includes a combination convenience store-restaurant in Wellsville that closed after the sudden death of its owner and a discount big box store in Hornell that returned to its online roots Here's a review of a half-dozen businesses in the Hornell and Wellsville area that said goodbye this year Pookie’s cites 'building issues' for Hornell store closing in 2025In a November post on Facebook, Pookie's Little Britches Thrift and Consignment Store announced its 33 Broadway Mall location in Hornell will close in January Owner Val Rook expressed "sadness to have to close the Hornell store due to a lot of building issues." Rook said she "tried and tried to resolve the problems." the store posted that it is offering 50% off on tags 2023 or older Rook opened the Hornell store in 2023 in a building that was previously home to Peebles and Gordman’s Pookie’s primarily carries gently-used clothing for all ages but it also offers a selection of children’s toys and books gifts and the occasional piece of furniture The Hornell location was Rook’s fifth store The response was sadness and shock when Wellsville General Store owner Brad Gena died unexpectedly in late September forcing the immediate closing of the 3376 Andover Road business The Wellsville General Store became a local favorite and attracted a loyal customer base in a relatively short period of time It opened in 2019 and featured a full menu with carryout Along with its fully-stocked convenience store merchandise the business developed popular food specials and gift certificate giveaways Wellsville Family Dollar store calls its quitsAfter gaining a Dollar Tree in January The store was located at 460 Bolivar Road in the Wellsville Shopping Center Family Dollar said the Wellsville store was the only closure in the region It went out with a bang, offering discounts of 90% off before the store's final day on July 20 The Subway restaurant in the Riverwalk Plaza bowed out in March after 25 years in the prime Wellsville shopping location RG Mason Auctions of Fillmore held a liquidation auction for the restaurant's equipment remaining Subway restaurants in Allegany County are in Friendship and Alfred Station Dreambox Discounts closes Main Street Hornell storeDreambox Discounts closed its 112 Main St offering 50% off anything under $50 as part of its going out of business sale Dreambox opened on Main Street in October 2023, with owners Brett and Heather Flaitz carrying lightly damaged or overstocked items from big box stores and passing on significant savings to customers While the owners have shut down the Main Street store space, Dreambox continues to operate out of 52 Oak St. in Hornell, according to its Facebook page Dreambox Discounts operated under this business model previous to opening in the business district Come enjoy the savings on some great products," the business said The popular Scio Main Street restaurant served its last meal in July Mike's On the Corner owners Jody and Chris Torrey cited non-life-threatening health issues for the restaurant's demise The business opened in 2019 at 3947 Main St. and was previously known as The Mahogany Ridge and The Pit Stop please subscribe or activate your digital account today.