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Bath home badly damaged by fire: Investigation remains active
A home on state Route 415 in Bath was badly damaged by a fire Thursday morning. According to firefighters, the blaze was reported at 9:21 a.m. and quickly upgraded to a working structure fire after ... more
Bath names Donald Lewis as new police chief
The Village of Bath has appointed Donald Lewis as its new police chief. Currently a criminal investigator and assistant SWAT commander with the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, Lewis brings over 25 years of law enforcement ... more
Renovations transform former Bath school into apartments
Renovations have begun to convert the historic Dana Lyon Elementary School in Bath into a 49-unit mixed-use residential development. Pike Construction Services will preserve the building’s original masonry, trim, doors, and flooring while adding amenities ... more
Protesters demand justice for man killed in Steuben County standoff
Demonstrators gathered in Bath to protest the October 2024 death of Allan “Moose” Hoad, who was killed after a 12-hour standoff with police in Cameron. Hoad, 50, was shot after allegedly firing at police vehicles ... more
Bath man sentenced to 55+ years for shooting at police
Prosecutors say a 53-year-old Bath resident was sentenced for a 2023 standoff where he fired a gun a cops in Steuben County. Larry J. Schoonover was sentenced to 55 years to life in prison for ... more
Bath begins search for new police chief after Taft’s retirement
With Police Chief Colin Taft officially retired as of Dec. 31 after over 22 years of service, the Village of Bath is preparing for its next chapter in police leadership. Mayor Mike Sweet announced plans ... more
Bath PD Chief Taft retiring after transformative tenure
After more than 22 years in law enforcement, including four as Chief of Police, Colin Taft has announced his retirement from the Bath Village Police Department, effective immediately. Reflecting on his tenure, Taft highlighted significant ... more
SATURDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Marcus Whitman boys win at buzzer; Dundee/Bradford girls extend win streak to six
Saturday saw another full slate of Wayne Finger-Lakes high school basketball games as several holiday tournaments came to a close. Highlights included the Marcus Whitman boys storming back to beat Rochester Prep on Brody Royston's ... more
Urgent blood drive in Bath on Christmas Eve aims to address critical shortages
As the holiday season approaches, a critical need for blood donations has prompted the Bath Ambulance Corps to host a Christmas Eve blood drive, offering residents an opportunity to give a life-saving gift this year ... more
Three arrested in Bath home invasion and assault investigation
Three Bath residents have been arrested in connection with a home invasion burglary and assault that took place on Geneva Street on September 22, following an investigation by the Village of Bath Police Department. Sheila ... more
Bath marks 30 years of fruitcake giveaway tradition
The annual great fruitcake giveaway in Bath celebrated its 30th year Monday with a new owner, Deputy County Manager Chris Brewer, taking home the quirky holiday staple. The tradition began in 1991 when a fruitcake ... more
Bath police arrest two after traffic stop yields drugs and active warrants
Two people were arrested Wednesday evening following a traffic stop in the Village of Bath that led to the discovery of drugs and active warrants. The stop occurred on December 11 at approximately 7:02 p.m ... more
Bath man arrested for rape and unlawful imprisonment, bail set at $50K
A Bath man was arrested Wednesday on charges of rape and unlawful imprisonment following an investigation by the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Dale L. Scofield, 47, of State Route 415, is accused of holding a ... more
Four arrested in Bath for fentanyl possession; two face multiple felony charges
A routine traffic stop in the Village of Bath led to the arrest of four individuals late Thursday night, resulting in multiple felony drug charges, according to the Bath Police Department. The incident, which occurred ... more
FRIDAY HS BASKETBALL REPORT: Wayne’s Aidan Twist scores career-high 31 points; Waterloo, Penn Yan girls roll in season openers
It was an action-packed Friday night of Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball, with 22 games on the slate. One of the standout performances came from junior Aidan Twist, who scored a career-high 31 points, propelling ... more
Bath man on parole for murder arrested for illegal weapons possession
A 63-year-old parolee was arrested Tuesday afternoon after police found him in possession of illegal weapons, according to the Bath Police Department. Around 2:45 p.m. on December 3, New York State Parole officers requested assistance ... more
Steuben man arrested in Bath for illegal firearms, drug possession
A traffic stop in the Village of Bath on Tuesday evening led to the arrest of a man found in possession of multiple illegal firearms, high-capacity magazines, and narcotics, according to the Bath Police Department ... more
Wreaths Arrive at Bath National Cemetery for Annual Tribute
Thousands of wreaths arrived Monday at Bath National Cemetery in preparation for Wreaths Across America, a national event honoring veterans on December 14. The wreaths were escorted to the Bath VA campus by emergency services ... more
Waterloo Burglar Rescued From Roof After Break-In at Bath Ambulance Building
A bizarre burglary at the Bath Ambulance building early Tuesday morning ended with a rooftop rescue. Officers responded around 2:45 a.m. to reports of a break-in, discovering the suspect had smashed the front door glass ... more
