Painted Post  Man Was Charged With 2nd Degree Murder

State Police reported on Wednesday afternoon, that on Tuesday, February 20, in the 5am hour, a 54 year old female assault victim was flown to Sayre Pennsylvania, where she was listed in critical condition.  Then on Wednesday evening, Troopers announced that the 54 year old woman succumbed to her injuries, at Robert Packer Hospital.  Troopers say that the suspect, 59 year old John Marvin Jr. was charged with Murder 2nd (A-1 Felony) and processed at SP Bath and was taken to Steuben County CAP Arraignment at 5:30 p.m. on February 21.  Troopers say that they were assisted at the scene on Tuesday morning, by the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, Steuben County District Attorney’s Office, AMR Ambulance, Coopers Plains Fire Department, and Guthrie Air/LifeNet.

 

Bath Village Police Sgt. Cheresnowski, Honored By Village 

At last night’s Village Board meeting in Bath, Village Police Sgt. Cheresnowsky was named the 2023 Officer of the Year.  Bath Village Police Chief Taft says Sgt. Megan Cheresnowsky teaches training on investigating animal cruelty and emergency management as well.  "Her steadfast determination to do her best at everything is a great example for others to follow. Sergeant Cheresnowsky is working on her Bachelor’s degree in her free time as well"" said Police Chief Taft.  He also notes that Sgt. Cheresnowsky will also be teaching at the Police Academy later this year. 

 

Broadband Is On Kelly Fitzpatrick's Agenda 

According to Steuben County Legislative Chairperson Kelly Fitzpatrick, a major item of interest for her is, getting more internet access across smaller towns in Steuben County, and Fitzpatrick says, broadband internet is in the comprehensive plan.  "It is number one on my list and it part of the county's comprehensive plan," Fitzpatrick told Dave Taylor Smith on WVIN's Community Focus.  "There are many areas in the county, including the road that I live on, that do not have access to high speed internet.  Well, during Covid, we learned that it is of critical importance for everyone to have access to the internet," Fitzpatrick said.  

 

Interesting Presenation About The 1930's Is Coming Up

The Steuben County Historical Society notes that there is a dam in Arkport and they say that dam was built after the 1935 flood.  It helped keep the flood of 1972 from being even worse than it was.  The dam was part of a construction project built thanks to President Roosevelt’s New Deal program, as was the nearby Arkport Central School. At 4 PM on Friday, March 1st, Steuben County Historical Director Kirk House will present a program, “Our Great Depression, Our New Deal,” and that’ll be free and held at the Bath fire hall.