Local figures and officials sit down with WVIN to help keep you up to date with the goings on in our community.
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Hammondsport Library 150 Anniversary
with Dave Taylor Smith
April 16th, 2026 12:00am
Sally Jacoby Murphy Executive Director of the Fred and Harriet Memorial Library explains the many activities planned for this anniversary celebration coming Saturday April 25th
Lake Salubria Sewage Project Bath-Tim Steed
with Dave Taylor Smith
April 10th, 2026 12:00am
Tim Steed with Hunt Engineers discusses the Lake Salubria Sewage Project and answer often asked questions.
https://www.hunt-eas.com/
Georgia Landon - Arbor Housing & Development Sewer Project Financial Aide Contact 607-654-7487 Ext: 2049
Bath Rotary Club
with Dave Taylor Smith
April 7th, 2026 12:00am
Eddie VanStine Bath Rotary Club President and long time member Nancy Latour explain Rotary and it's many ways it serves the Bath Community
Dormann Library
with Dave Taylor Smith
April 2nd, 2026 12:00am
Jami Long from the Dormann is with us to discuss upcoming events at the Library
Tim Marshall
with Dave Taylor Smith
April 1st, 2026 12:00am
Tim who is Director of Steuben County Public Safety explains the situation in the County following heavy rainfall yesterday and last night
Jenny Groen and Stephanie Waters of Steuben County Cornell Cooperative Extension joined us in studio today to discuss 4H youth enrollment opportunities, upcoming activities and workshops as well as their plans for the 4H showcase this summer!
Work Based Learning Program Jen Hutches
Dave Taylor Smith
March 24th, 2026 12:00am
Jen Hutches Coordinator of the Work Based Learning Program at Haverling High School. Discusses the program and we spoke with a couple of the students.
Jen can be reached at 607 776 3301 Ext 1047 or you can email her at jhutches@bathcsd.org
Fishing in the Finger Lakes with Dave Bornholdt
with Dave Taylor Smith
March 19th, 2026 12:00am
President of the Finger Lakes Boating Museum Dave Bornholdt explains the Fishing in the Finger Lakes event Saturday March 21st at the Finger Lakes Boating Museum
Bath Mayor Mike Sweet
with Dave Taylor Smith
March 17th, 2026 12:00am
Mike discusses news from last night's Village Board meeting including the Village Budget...Community Clean-up Day...Arbor Day...new softball fields and much more
"Newsies" 2026 Haverling Senior Play
with Dave Taylor Smith
March 10th, 2026 12:00am
Haverling Work Based Learning Student Donovan Ryan interviews two cast members from this year's Senior Play...Carter Brown and Natalie Williams while informing everyone on all the details about dates and times, as well as some of their favorite parts of the musical!
Bubble Soccer
with Dave Taylor Smith
March 5th, 2026 12:00am
Haverling students: Mason Ryan, Brenna Morse, Kaityn Birdsall, along with Haverling Work Based Learning Student Donovan Ryan, all discuss an upcoming Bubble Soccer Tournament at Haverling High School Gym coming Saturday, March 21st.
Brooke Bloodgood Cornell Cooperative Extension
with Dave Taylor Smith
February 26th, 2026 12:00am
Brooke is with Snap Nutrition at Cornell Cooperative Extension Steuben. She is in studio discussing Nutrition Month and ways you can learn more about better eating habits.
Catholic Charities
with Dave Taylor Smith
February 24th, 2026 12:00am
Chrissy Ames and Quay Wells talk about a recent accreditation received. They explain "Healthy Families" and how it services our area.
Margie Lawlor of Pro Action
with Dave Taylor Smith
February 19th, 2026 12:00am
Margie Lawlor, an Associate Director of Resilient Children & Families & Community Based Services from Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. explains how Pro Action Child Care Council can help with starting your own daycare center and assistance in finding and paying for quality daycare in our area!
Mayor Mike Sweet
with Dave Taylor Smith
February 18th, 2026 12:00am
Mike Sweet is once again in studio talking about
why utility rates are going up...Bath Fire Department agreements...Dana Lyon Apartments update...Lake Salubria Sewer Project...and new softball fields are coming.
Christina Morgan Hammondsport Chamber
with Dave Taylor Smith
February 17th, 2026 12:00am
Christina is the Director of the Hammondsport Chamber of Commerce and is in studio to discuss an upcoming Hammondsport event called "Winter Stroll" and other upcoming Hammondsport events
Judy Hunter and Melanie Makitra
with Dave Taylor Smith
February 12th, 2026 12:00am
Judy is the Steuben County Clerk and Melanie is the Supervisor of the DMV Offices in Steuben County. They explain the New York Statewide Shutdown of Department of Motor Vehicles and why it is being done
Steuben County Office for the Aging
with Dave Taylor Smith
February 5th, 2026 12:00am
Kathleen Caudill Aging Services Assistant along with Brenden Smalt Director pf AmeriCorps Seniors Program discuss a variety of programs available to Seniors including an upcoming Tai Chi program starting up soon
Misfits and Pits
with Dave Taylor Smith
February 3rd, 2026 12:00am
Ashley Cosler of Misfits and Pits explains her mission to help people who own dogs and cats in need.
Brooke Bloodgood Cornell Cooperative Extension
with Dave Taylor Smith
January 22nd, 2026 12:00am
SNAP-Ed Regional Environmental Nutritionist Brooke Bloodgood talks about healthy habits for the new year. These tips are helpful as you look for ways to be healthy in January.
Bath Mayor Mike Sweet
with Dave Taylor Smith
January 21st, 2026 12:00am
Mayor Mike gives us a review of the 2025 year and what they will be working on in 2026. He also announced that he is running for re-election for another 2 year term in the upcoming March election
Kelly Fitzpatrick
with Dave Taylor Smith
January 6th, 2026 12:00am
Kelly talks about being reelected as County Chair and other County business that people want to know
Mayor Mike Sweet
with Dave Taylor Smith
December 16th, 2025 12:00am
Mayor Sweet is updating us on Monday Night's Village Board meeting (12/15/25) Topics discussed Christmas Tree pickup...Mossy Bank news...natural gas pipeline replacement project and more Bath news
Christina Morgan Hammondsport's Christmas in the Park
with Dave Taylor Smith
December 9th, 2025 12:00am
Christina fills us in on all the events planned for this Saturday's Christmas in the Park
Brooke Bloodgood Cornell Cooperative Extension
with Dave Taylor Smith
November 25th, 2025 12:00am
Brooke is the Regional and Environmental Nutritionist for Cornell Cooperative Extension and she joined us today to talk about some good suggestions for Holiday eating!
Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard
with Dave Taylor Smith
November 20th, 2025 12:00am
Sheriff Allard stops in to discuss a variety of topics
Mayor Mike Sweet
with Dave Taylor Smith
November 18th, 2025 12:00am
Mayor Mike covers plenty of topics this month including Dana Lyon, DSS Parolee Placements winter parking, Leaf pick up and more
Rachael McCloud Hammondsport Scholarship
with Dave Taylor Smith
November 13th, 2025 12:00am
Rachael is a Hammondsport CSD Teacher, and she is also on the Hammondsport Village Board of Trustees. Rachael, along with Claire Kolo explain the Ami Miller Corel Scholarship Program that has been recently developed for a Hammondsport student and a Campbell-Savona student.
Central Steuben Chamber of Commerce
with Dave Taylor Smith
November 11th, 2025 12:00am
President of the Central Steuben Chamber of Commerce Karen Causer explains upcoming Holiday events being presented by the Chamber
Wreaths Across America
with Dave Taylor Smith
November 6th, 2025 12:00am
Randy Metz and Christine Towner with Wreaths Across America explain the program, the ceremony and wreath laying on December 13th
211 Helpline Responds to Gov. Shutdown with Resources & Support
with Dave Taylor Smith
October 31st, 2025 09:00am
Karen Henry with the Institute of Human Services and the 211 Helpline, joins us today to help enlighten the public on the resources available during the government shutdown, including resources for SNAP benefit recipients, via the 211 helpline for Steuben, Yates, Allegany, Schuyler & Chemung counties!
Valorie Whitehill
with Dave Taylor Smith
October 30th, 2025 12:00am
Valorie Whitehill is the Executive Director of Hornell Partners for Growth and she is in Studio explaining the organization and their plans for a Country Concert with Whey Jennings, Waylon Jennings' grandson, performing at the Hornell High School on December 7th and their upcoming Hornell for the Holidays event.
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Jen Hill
with Dave Taylor Smith
October 23rd, 2025 12:00am
Jen talks about the Cornell Cooperative Extension annual dinner coming up in November. It's purpose is to recognize the many who support Cornell Cooperative Extension and express appreciation to businesses and individuals.
Bath Mayor Mike Sweet
with Dave Taylor Smith
October 21st, 2025 12:00am
Mayor Sweet fills us in on what happened at last night's Village Board Meeting, plus other topics of interest to Village of Bath residents
Dormann Library - Jami Long
with Dave Taylor Smith
October 16th, 2025 12:00am
Jami Long is the Assistant Director of the Dormann Library and shares with us the latest programs and fundraising efforts
Rosemary Celelli
with Dave Taylor Smith
October 15th, 2025 12:00am
Central Steuben Chamber Office Manager Rosemary Celelli discusses upcoming Chamber event...Scarecrow contest...Trunk or treat...Hockey Night in Elmira and more
Griffin Bates
with Dave Taylor Smith
October 10th, 2025 12:00am
Steuben County Historian Griffin Bates discusses the Historic Society's "School Days" Museum Tour this weekend 10/11 and 10/12
Howard Community Center
with Dave Taylor Smith
October 9th, 2025 12:00am
Amy Badeau and Lois Moose discuss the Howard Community Center and the many events planned in the next few months
Legends and Lore at Finger Lakes Boating Museum
with Dave Taylor Smith
October 7th, 2025 12:00am
Executive Director Kara Calder explains Legends and Lore at the Museum coming up October 23rd, 24th and 25th at the Museum in Hammondsport.
Amey Rusak with Pro Action
with Dave Taylor Smith
September 30th, 2025 12:00am
There is a strong need for volunteers for Meals on Wheels and Amey Rusak Director of Communications and Outreach for ProAction explains the need and it's benefits for those who choose to help out
Farm Trail Day
with Dave Taylor Smith
September 25th, 2025 12:00am
Jen Hill, Communications and Community Relations Coordinator of Cornell Cooperative Extension, explains Farm Trail Day coming in October.
Hammondsport Chamber Octoberfest
with Dave Taylor Smith
September 24th, 2025 12:00am
Deanna Tompkins Hammondsport Chamber President and Christina Morgan their new Office Director explain this Saturday's exciting Octoberfest Celebration at the Hammondsport Carnival Grounds
Farmers Almanac Sandi Duncan
with Dave Taylor Smith
September 23rd, 2025 12:00am
Sandi discusses the many information features that are available in the 2026 edition of the Farmers Almanac
Speaker Jam 2025
with Dave Taylor Smith
September 18th, 2025 12:00am
Stacey Wing of Catholic Charities, along with CJ Remick-Sheremeda Senior Director of Oasas Services, explain today's RECOVERY Event in Pulteney Park in downtown Bath
Dana Lyon Apartments Project Update
with Dave Taylor Smith
September 17th, 2025 12:00am
We had a sit down with Mark Greishberger, Executive Director of Providence Housing and Project Developer of The Dana L. Lyons Apartments
Mayor Mike Sweet
with Dave Taylor Smith
September 16th, 2025 12:00am
Bath's Mayor explains a variety projects and news items of interest to residents of the Village of Bath
Wings and Wheels Hammondsport 2025
with Dave Taylor Smith
September 11th, 2025 12:00am
Cam Dunlap a member Glenn H Curtiss Museum Board of Directors and Coordinator of the Wings and Wheels in Hammondsport this Saturday discusses this year's event and all that comes with it.
Steuben County Strong Kids Safe Kids
with Dave Taylor Smith
September 10th, 2025 12:00am
Bill Caudill with the Steuben County Youth Bureau discusses the many aspects of the Strong Kids Safe Kids Festival this Saturday noon to 3:00pm at the Steuben County Fairgrounds
Mark Recktenwald-Haverling Football Head Coach
with Dave Taylor Smith
September 5th, 2025 12:00am
Mark talks about his return to coaching the Haverling Rams and how his team looks for this year
Cam Dunlap Hammondsport Best Western
with Dave Taylor Smith
September 4th, 2025 12:00am
Owner Cam Dunlap discusses the many amenities of the Hammondsport Best Western Hotel along with the one year anniversary of the new Restaurant in the Hotel the Red Wing Bar and Chill along with some menu updates
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