Another Great Tyrtle Beach Event On Friday

It was another very successful Tyrtle Beach event on Friday night.  Event organizers say they brought in over $40,000 this year!!

 

Bath Woman Charged By Salamanca Police Department

From The Salamanca NY Police: 

April 24, 2026 at 343 am Salamanca Police report the arrest of Angela Orr of Bath,NY following a drug investigation in the city after officers located over 13 grams of cocaine and over $1,800.00 cash. As a result of this investigation Orr was charged with 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree with intent to sell (B Felony), 1 count of Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia 2nd Degree (A Misdemeanor). Upon processing Orr was found to be concealing more drugs upon her person entering a secure holding facility when officers found over a gram of methamphetamine and several OxyCodone pills. Orr was subsequently charged with Introducing Dangerous Contraband into a Prison (D Felony). Orr was processed and held pending arraignment. Orr is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

Bath School Budget Update

Bath School Superintendent Kelly Houck says, the proposed school budget for the Bath Central School District is Tax Cap Compliant.  Houck says it’s a •2.4% increase which means it’ll go from $13.52 per thousand of assessed value, to $13.84 cents per thousand.  Also, for a $100,000 home, the increase would be $22.40.  Superintendent Houck also says, that’s if nothing changes between now and voting day – May 19. 

 

Steuben Co Sheriff's Dept Is Encouraging Blue Envelope Use

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard says, if you or someone you know has autism, please contact the sheriff’s department and they’ll give you what’s called, a blue envelope.  Blue Envelopes are given to law enforcement by those with autism, during pullovers, so that the officer has a better understanding of the driver’s medical situation. 

 

Over 500 LBS Worth Of Unused Medicines 

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in Steuben County on Saturday, April 25, 2026 was a success! In spite of the rainy weather, 549 pounds of unwanted medications were collected.

Thank you to Steuben Prevention Coalitions Program Coordinator, Laurie Mault; Program Assistant Opioid Committee, Connie Terry; Steuben County Public Heath, Mealea VanDenburg; and members of the Steuben County Sheriff's Office, Inv. Shepherd, Inv. Ellison and Sgt. Shutt.

If you were not able to stop by on Saturday and still have unused prescription medications you would like to safely dispose of, disposal containers can be found at the County Office and Public Safety Buildings in Bath, NY.

 

Both Parties Issue Statements About Saturday Incident

Republican candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman issued a statement about the Saturday night shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington.  “We were grateful that President Trump and First Lady Melania were safe, as well as those who were in attendance,” said Blakeman.   U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says she was relieved that everyone attending the dinner was safe and she says she’s grateful for the quick response from Secret Service. 

From US Senator Chuck Schumer: “I’m grateful for the quick response of law enforcement.” 

From Congressman Nick Langworthy: “Thanking the United States Secret Service for their courage and bravery under fire. An agent took a bullet to the chest. Thank God his life was saved by his vest. Law enforcement’s heroic and quick action saved the lives of many at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.”

 

The Village Of Addison Might Be Dissolving 

The Corning Leader reports that the Addison Village Board will vote this coming Wednesday at 6pm, on whether to move forward with a proposal to dissolve the village or to squash the proposal.   

 

Pleasant Valley Wine Company To Close Their Doors

The Syracuse Post says Pleasant Valley Wine Company in Hammondsport is closing.  That’s after over 150 years in business.