Pictured above, Maple City Chorus Members perform in the Chat-A-Whyle restaurant during Bath's Spirit of Christmas Dec. 7. At right, Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with children during the chilly evening. PHOTOS BY JACK KINNEY More...

2006 study by the National Science Foundation reported only one-third of Americans believe Darwin's theory of evolution is well supported by evidence. Additionally, the Foundation noted, one-third of Americans believe the theory of evolution is not supported by any evidence. More...

A friend of mine, who is in the medical profession, came to visit recently and commented on the multitude of Yes Walmart signs. I had grown indifferent to the signs that are lined up 4 across in tiny yards all around town, but we agreed that it's great to get free stuff, isn't it? More...

ALMOND - Charges have been filed against a Monroe County man in connection with the fatal shooting of a hunter Dec. 1 in Allegany County. Amity-based state police charged John Gisel, 38, of Webster, Wednesday, Dec. 12, with second-degree manslaughter, a class C felony. He is accused of fatally s... More...

CANASERAGA - T.J. Dunning scored a game-high 27 points and teammate Logan Spike added 18 as Canaseraga topped Avoca on Saturday, Dec. 8. More...

• Hammondsport Rotarians served members of the Port community their annual delicious dinner last month at the local fire station. At the 31st annual Christmas in the Park, they served marvelous chili. For the first event, around 100 people enjoyed the food; while at the Christmas in the Park... More...

Christmas schedule Dec. 16 • BATH - The Christmas Shoes, a dramatic musical for Christmas, will be performed at 10 a.m. Dec. 16 at The First Presbyterian Church, Lyon Hall, 6 E. Morris St., Pulteney Square, Bath. Cast of adults and children directed by Gloria Hare. Pit band and choir di... More...

As hunters we always want more knowledge of the game. And when we see a whitetail, even if it's antlerless and "just a doe" there may in its behavior an important piece of the puzzle. But what do we see? How old is the deer? Is it a mature doe a youngster or a fawn? More...

Gastric Bypass support The monthly meeting of the Gastric Bypass Support Group of St. James Mercy Health System will be held on the third Monday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria at St. James Mercy Hospital. The next support group will be held Dec. 17. More...

Honor roll 6th grade: Allison Allen Nathan Brown D'Lana Buckley Brantley Collmer Misty Covell Tianna Decker Christina Fleischman Michele Hauryski Leah Helm Brett Ingersoll Denzel Jackson Wesley Jackson Scott Keough More...

BATH - Marjorie M. DeGroff, of Bath, died Monday, Nov. 26, at the Steuben County Health Care Facility. Survivors include her husband, Harold DeGroff of Bath. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at Bath National Cemetery. More...

Winter - it often means falling temperatures, sleigh bells, shoveling snow and, yep, heart attacks. People with heart conditions or advanced age are most at risk when shoveling snow. Heart attacks while shoveling outside have also occurred with folks diagnosed with high blood pressure, high ch... More...