radioNOVO News for Olean/Hornell 07-08-26

Good morning.A Livingston County man faces up to sixty years in federal prison following his conviction by a federal jury. United States Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that forty-nine-year-old Patrick Steinmetz of Springwater was found guilty on multiple felony counts of producing and possessing child pornography. Federal court documents reveal the convictions stem from a multi-agency operation by the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and the F-B-I. Steinmetz remains in federal custody ahead of his formal sentencing scheduled for October twentieth.Meanwhile, civic leaders and hometown veteran organizations are celebrating the official dedication of a new Veterans Wall at James Street Park in the City of Hornell. Mayor John Buckley praised volunteer coordinator Henry Pollinger for spearheading the public-private partnership, which successfully met its deadline to have the stone structure and military service emblems erected. Project coordinators state the wall represents the first phase of a broader master plan to enhance the park with localized monuments.And Hornell Partners for Growth has finalized the upcoming performance lineup for its free Thursdays at the Square summer concert series. Running through late August at Union Square Park, the community event will feature live regional musical acts alongside dedicated history, art, and family game nights.For more news, download the radioNOVO app. I’m Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News, a service of Seven Mountains Media.