The Chemung County Sheriff’s Department reports a woman who was at a hotel in Big Flats, called 9-1-1, saying that her boyfriend, Michael J Petix, cut her in the head.  Officials say that Petix, took off before deputies got there, then when deputies found him, the boyfriend allegedly pulled a knife.  According to officials, Petix ran across the highway, causing several accidents because drivers swerved to miss him.  Then, Petix is said to have gotten into several cars and jumped on to the back of a pickup truck, so then the driver of the pickup truck refused to drive any farther.  Then, Petix pulled out a knife and started to cut his own throat, so deputies tased him to stop him from killing himself.  Petix is in serious condition.  They say if you witnessed this or if he tried to get into your vehicle, please contact the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division at 607-737-2933.

 

Bath Man Charged With 4th Degree Grand Larceny

Canisteo Police Chief Colin Taft reports that Michael Moore, 45, South Fowler Street in Bath, is charged with 4th degree grand larceny.  The amount in question was said to be $3,000.

 

Reminder: Speakerfest Is This Saturday In Bath

Steuben County Spokesperson Mary Perham says, people from across Steuben County will share their personal experiences, raise awareness and show support for people who are struggling with a substance use disorder at the second annual Speakerfest from Noon-3 pm Saturday in Bath.  Speakerfest will take place in Pulteney Square as a part of National Recovery Month, again that’s Saturday, noon to three in Pultney Square in Bath.

Routine Vaccines Are  Back, Starting Tomorrow 

Beginning Thursday, September 14 the Steuben County Public Health Department will offer routine immunizations Monday through Friday at their office in the Steuben County Office Building in Bath.  Immunizations such as Tdap, meningitis, HPV, polio and others required for school can be obtained by calling 607-664-2438 to schedule an appointment.

“Immunizations are the greatest public health achievement and offer much needed protection against deadly diseases,” said Public Health Director, Darlene Smith.  “COVID has disrupted a lot of our routines, including getting regular immunizations.  Now is the time to get back on track, and we aim to make that as easy as possible for our residents by offering them every day of the work week.”  COVID vaccines and tuberculin skin tests will continue to be offered twice a month on the second Wednesday and fourth Tuesday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Interested participants must schedule an appointment by calling the Public Health office.   Attendees must wear appropriate face coverings and are expected to wait 15-30 minutes after COVID vaccination for observation but will not need to wait after routine immunizations.  Attendees should wear short sleeves or appropriate clothing for vaccination and bring their COVID vaccination card or proof of vaccination dates if applicable.   Those currently under isolation at the time of the clinic due to a positive COVID-19 test result are not eligible to attend. 

 

Sempolinski Is Sworn In, To The House Of Representatives

Republican Congressman Joe Sempolinski, who was sworn in yesterday, has been named to two committees in the House, the Budget Committee, and the Education And Labor Committee.  "It is an honor to be the Representative of the people of the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes," Sempolinski said.  "I am blessed to have my family with me. My parents are here, who have given me everything. My in-laws are here who have always treated me like family. I would not be standing here without the support of my wife, Angie, who is my soulmate and best friend. I am also joined by my daughters. My younger daughter Maddie is with us. She is my bright-eyed little sweetheart. And I am joined by my older daughter Jojo.  I think other Down Syndrome parents will understand what I mean when I say that in the person of Jojo I’m joined today in this chamber by my hero."

Gillibrand: The Military Needs To Let Them Join

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing to get the military to allow those with H.I.V. and Hepatitis B, into the military.  The senator says, with the advancements in medicine to treat H.I.V. and Hepatitis B, it’s getting to the point where barring people with those medical conditions is a constitutional violation.