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Top Stories, June 21, 2023

Guess What's Back?  Back Again!

The Bath Volunteer Fire Department is bringing back Firehouse Subs again this summer, that’ll be July 3 through July 8 at the Bath Fire Station.

 

NYSUT Connected Scholarships For High Schoolers

Local unions affiliated with New York State United Teachers will give graduating seniors a good start in their pursuit of higher education, donating roughly $3 million dollars statewide for college scholarships during ceremonies this weekend.  As a way to address the teacher shortage, many NYSUT locals are offering these scholarships to students seeking a degree in education. 

 

Bath Junction Renamed After Hornell's Jim Griffin 

Longtime Steuben and Hornell County Industrial Development leader Jim Griffin was honored yesterday, when the Bath/Hammonsdport Railroad, renamed the Bath Junction the “Griffin Junction”.  That’s because of Griffin’s life long effort to promote Hornell and the Southern Tier, through economic development. The event was attended by family , friends and formal colleagues.

 

American Pride Ride For Veterans And Children

The 27th Annual American Pride Ride, which goes from South Corning to Bath and then to Horseheads,  is this Saturday and it’s happening to raise money and toys for local kids and veterans. This Saturday’s ride will leave from Corning Building Company in South Corning at 10am and return to the Arnot Mall at 4:30pm.  Local charity beneficiaries include Children’s Miracle Network, Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Vietnam Veterans Association Chapter 803, the Bath VA.   When they get back there will be an incredible parking lot party starting at 4pm which includes carnival rides and games, an RV and Boat show, a beer garden, local vendors food trucks and fireworks.


Gov. Hochul: Illegal Guns Update

Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul, on the issue of illegal guns, issued this statement: "Thanks to unprecedented collaboration between 13 states, local police agencies & federal agencies, we're seizing illegal guns at historic rates. With more guns off our streets, shootings are coming down & more people are being prosecuted for gun-related crimes. That is progress.”  

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