WYOMING COUNTY/Bennington/Homeowner treated for smoke inhalation after a wood stove vent pipe overheated

Four fire companies responded to 3 Rt. 354 in Bennington for a reported house fire on Tuesday afternoon about 12:55p.m. Cowlesville, Bennington, Alden and Marilla Fire Departments were on scene for about 2 hours along with Wyoming County Emergency Management. According to Wyoming County Office of Emergency Services, an overheated …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Ribbon cutting and sign unveiling for the new “Cannon Covered Bridge” on Schoellkopf road in Bennington

The Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism office hosted a ribbon cutting for the dedication and official opening of the newly constructed “Cannon Covered Bridge” on Schoellkopf Road in Bennington, NY, on Thursday morning, June 9, 2022. The all-wood constructed covered bridge named the “Cannon Covered Bridge” was dedicated in honor …

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WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Bennington pair switch seats while driving, both face charges after traffic stop

Craig Ewert, 59, and Laurie Boguhn, 55, both of Bennington, were arrested following a traffic stop in the Town of Bennington on Rt. 354 in Bennington on September 16, 2021. Ewert, who was known to have a suspended license, was observed by deputies operating a vehicle while towing a camper. …

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