All plastics are part of a group of compounds called polymers, according to the Society of the Plastics Industry Web site, chains of large molecules attached together in a repeating pattern. The molecules used in the makeup of polymers and the way they are connected to each other dictate what qua... More...

Tuesday evening, as the New Hampshire polling stations were getting ready to close, I sat down with my wife to eat dinner, and my wife said: "Guess what. 'The Pink Panther' is on TV tonight." "The New Hampshire primary votes also are coming in," I said, cutting a piece of meat and chewing it thou... More...

To the Editor, With all the negative news in the world today we often forget the positive stories. I have an uplifting story to share with the residents of the Bath community. Recently I attended a children's Christmas party that was hosted by the Neighborhood Watch Program. More...

BATH - Former fugitive Anthony Kroeger was returned to Steuben County Tuesday morning, Jan. 8, and is being held without bail to face charges he sexually exploited children. Kroeger, 48, of Prattsburgh, was arrested Dec. 29 in Georgia after more than two months on the lam. Steuben County Sheriff'... More...

Ratchford Well Drilling Dec. 4, 2007 Team Standings: 1. Wise Guy's 2. Undecided 3. Par Three 4. Kingpins 5. Down Town Car Wash 6. Bob's Collision 7. Smokin Joe's 8. Pump Doctors 9. Mission Impossible 10. More...

• Saturday, Jan. 19, Bostwick Club will hold their once-a-month dinner and fellowship in the dining room of the Masonic Temple on Main Street at 6:30 p.m. The Food Committee for the evening includes: Bob and Pat Shuart, George and Barbara Brayer, Jerry and Jackie Holcombe, and Fred and Betty... More...

Whitetail hunters, for the most part, have been led down a path of, for lack of a better term, "antler worship." Antlers, and not just any antlers, but BIG antlers are the nationwide symbol of a successful hunt. Almost without exception, the larger the antlers, the more successful the deer hunt. More...

STEUBEN COUNTY - This time of year brings holiday celebrations, but for many it can also bring sickness, bed rest and days home from work and school. The American Red Cross Greater Steuben Chapter encourages local residents to stay healthy and help prevent the spread of illness, including colds a... More...

BATH - Babette M. (Munch) VanDerhoff Jones, 45, of 1 Campbell Street, Bath, passed away Sunday, Jan. 6, at her home. She was born in the town of Urbana on May 8, 1962, the daughter of Richard A. VanDerhoff and Ethel A. Drehmer VanDerhoff. More...

As you plan the floral arrangements for your wedding, you will be faced with many questions. What kind of bouquet will you carry? How many centerpieces will you need for the reception? What kind of boutonniere will your groom wear? More...

Plants don't freeze to death over winter. I know this goes against popular thinking. We'll hear it scores of times this spring, as those azaleas or shrubs or whatever refuse to wake up. "It froze out." No it didn't, and understanding this is the key to preventing the winter kill of next season. More...