WYOMING COUNTY/Home a total loss after basement fire in Bennington

(Photos by Eric Wallace) Red Cross is assisting three adults after a reported basement fire at 1857 Maxon road in the Town of Bennington on Wednesday afternoon. Eight fire companies responded to the scene at 5:41p.m. with heavy smoke reported. According to Wyoming County Office of Emergency Management, the home …

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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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