The annual American Legion Auxiliary Department of New York Seventh District Fall Conference was held last month at the Quality Inn in Newark, NY. Attending from Steuben County were: Bath Charles E. Wescott Unit 173: Mary Jane Orr, Janet Bruce, Cathy Zydanowicz, Irene Hall, Connie Palmer and Vic... More...

I'm chewing a mouthful of potato chips as I write this, and in a few seconds I'll rinse my mouth with a swig of cold Pepsi. The sweetness of the Pepsi will refresh my taste buds after the salty assault of the potato chips. The smooth liquidity of the soft drink also will break down the crunchiness... More...

AVOCA - Avoca Town Clerk Kim Jackson was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 7, accused of official mismanagement and wrongdoing. Jackson, 47, of Grant Street, Avoca, was charged with a single count of misdemeanor offering a false instrument for filing, a crime punishable by up to a year in jail. More...

ROCHESTER - After pitching a pair of shutouts in its first two sectional contests, Bath Haverling rallied back from an early deficit, but could not hold off a late charge from Geneva in a 28- 21 loss in the Section V, Class B championship game at PAETEC Park on Saturday, Nov. 3. More...

• The Independent College Fund of New York State, in conjunction with Hammondsport High School, cordially invites parents and teens to attend a college and financial information session on Monday, Nov. 12, from 6- 7:30 p.m. at Hammondsport Central School, Room 134. More...

WELLSVILLE, PA - Leonard Harrison and Colton Point state parks are on opposite sides of the Pine Creek Gorge, called the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. Many scenic vistas offer spectacular views into the 800-foot deep, glacially carved canyon. The scenery at these parks is superb in every season o... More...

Alzheimer's support The Alzheimer's Association offers a monthly caregiver support group in Elmira for people who have a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. Meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of each month from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Stafkings Health Care, 221 W. Church St... More...

• Krissa Saldana of Avoca has received a BA degree during May commencement ceremonies at the University of Vermont. Saldana was a Art History major in the College of Arts & Sciences. • Gregory Richard Palmer of Bath has received a BA degree during the May Rensselaer Polytechnic Instit... More...

GROTON - Carol A. Genung, age 62, of 32 Old Stage Road, Groton, passed away Thursday, Nov. 8, at home. Mrs. Genung was born August 24, 1945 at Kittanning, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Franklin and Evelyn Hammer Witherow. Carol was married to Clarence W. "Chuck" Genung, Sr., on Oct. 21, 198... More...

Originally a civilized gentlemen's party of drinking, smoking and toasting to the bride's health, the bachelor party has become a timehonored tradition. The best man is usually in charge of throwing the bachelor party. Planning it may sound easy enough, but as with anything involving a group of p... More...

Improving driver safety The staff of the Caregiver Resource Center of the Steuben County Office for the Aging can help sort out issues and make suggestions for improving elderly driving safety. For confidential help visit the Steuben County Office for the Aging website at www.steubencony.org. More...

Thanksgiving is a time when families gather together around the table so you will want to create an eye-catching centerpiece that will add that extra touch to your holiday table. Here are some ideas to ado rn your table or foyer made from natural materials there are abundant this time of year. More...