BATH - The Steuben County Pomona Grange will add something new this year to the 51st annual Steuben County Dairy Festival, scheduled for June 2. Dubbed the first annual Dairy-Aire Outhouse Race, the event will be held at 2 p.m. at the county fairgrounds, following an inspec... More...

Something amazing happened last week. The sun came out, temperatures soared and nature popped. In my own backyard, the pear tree started greening; buds swelled on the verbena; even the dogwood, a tree that typically looks bedraggled this time of year, appeared strong and he... More...

On Friday, April 20th, I had the pleasure of attending one of the most exhilarating sporting events I have ever witnessed at the Bath School. It was a Track meet! The boys track team defeated their rival, Hornell, for the first time in over 20 years. This was by no means, a s... More...

Drug charges Bath village police last week arrested three Rochester men on drug charges after stopping their vehicle at the Bath Arrow Mart. Charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance were: Chantell M. Archibald, 19; Michael A. Ramos, 53, and A... More...

The Campbell-Savona Boys and girls track field teams have qualified for the the NYSPHSAA Team Scholar/Athlete Award. It is the 13th time the girls team has qualified for this honor in 14 years, while the boys team had a school record 21 members qualify. More...

+ Hammondsport's Woman's Club had their final get-together May 10 called their "Spring Fling," it was held in the Hammondsport Park Inn with a 6:30 social time and a 7 p.m. dinner. Arrangements were made by Lisa Zema, assisted by Linda Ellias-Cart, and Martha Treichler. Meeti... More...

Editor's Note: The Minutes of the Village and Town Board meetings appearing below have not been approved at the time this goes to press. Town of Pulteney The regular meeting of the Pulteney Town Board was called to order by Supervisor William Weber at 7:00 PM on Wedn... More...

Bears are plentiful in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains and portions of southwestern New York near Allegany State Park. Some bears have become adept at stealing food from humans. Your actions can help reduce conflicts between bears and humans while ensuring you a pleasan... More...

Chronic fatigue syndrome The monthly meeting for community members diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia is scheduled to meet the third Tuesday of the month from 3-4 p.m. in the small cafeteria conference room at St. James Mercy Hospital. More...

High honor roll 7th grade: Lindsay Baird Kayla Beers Diana Button Etta Galligan-LaDieu Nathan Gardner Abigail Harkin Jacob Higbie Mitchell Janes Jessica Jenner Zelie Lewis Devin Matthews Ryan Moore Michayla Orlando More...

HOLLY - James P. Murphy, age 58, former Village of Holly Manager and Holly resident, died on Monday, April 23. A memorial service was held at St. Rita's Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 25 at 11 a.m. with Father David Blazek, celebrant. A committal service, military hono... More...

Mary Julia Saunder was born April 30, 2007 to Sarah Sliney Saunders and Wade Saunders of Wayne. She was 8 lbs, 11 ounces, 20 inches. Proud grandparents are David and Sally Ann Sliney of Jackson, Georgia, formally of Bath and Wade and Mary Margaret Saunders of Asheville, Nort... More...

The appearance of your bed dominates the appearance of your bedroom. Keep your bed nicely-made and you'll have a well-kept bedroom; leave your bed disheveled, though, and your entire room is going to feel cluttered. The simple reason for this is your bed is quite literally t... More...