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Top Stories, February 11, 2026

Haverling Students And Parents: Check This Out

Spring Sports Registration is Now Open for Haverling High School students.  Bath Central School District families may now register students for Spring Sports. Please complete registration using the following link:

https://students.arbitersports.com/.../haverling-high-school

 

The Corning Chamber's Women's Conference 

The Corning Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2026 Annual "Own It!" Women's Conference.  Event organizers say it will be an impactful experience designed to inspire connection, confidence, and collective growth among women across our region.  Attendees will hear from dynamic speakers, participate in engaging sessions, and connect with other women who are driven to lead, grow, and support one another—both professionally and personally.

Click here for more info.

 

State Troopers DWI Arrest Numbers From Last Weekend

State Police made a total of 177 DWI arrests statewide, last weekend.  In this area, which is the Finger Lakes State Trooper Region, there were 13 people charged with driving while intoxicated between Friday and Sunday.  138 people in this region were ticketed by the State Police for allegedly speeding.

 

It Was Mercaptan Again, And Not A Natural Gas Leak

From The Steuben County Office Of Emergency Services: The Office of Emergency Services has been advised that a local distribution facility is working with mercaptan today as part of their normal operations.

Mercaptan is commonly used as an odorant in natural gas and propane to help detect leaks. The facility reports there is NO gas leak. This is standard operation for their mercaptan system.

The strong odor will move based on prevailing winds and relative humidity. It will dissipate fairly quickly, but has been noted in the areas from Savona to Bath.

 

Caton Makes The List Of Richest Places Across New York

The Steuben County Town of Caton was recently named the 19th wealthiest place in New York State.  That was in an article written by Upstate NewYork.com.   The number one place on the wealthy list, was the Town of Forestburgh in Sullivan County. 

 

Senator O'Mara: New York Needs To Join Up With This Org.

State Senator Tom O’Mara wants the state health commission to get New York State entered into what’s called the Nursing Compact License, which allows for nurses from other states to work in any state.  O’Mara says, the advantage we would have in New York State, is that we’d be able to hire nurses from Pennsylvania.   "Welcomed the opportunity at today's budget hearing to raise several issues, including the nursing shortage, CDPAP, prescription drug costs, and the need for greater research and treatment initiatives on Lyme and Tick-Borne diseases," O'Mara said yesterday.  Click here to see video.
 

The New York State GOP Convention Ends Today

The State Republicans convention started Monday and ends today.  Republican Bruce Blakeman wants to run against Governor Kathy Hochul.  GOP officials say that it’s likely that Blakeman will be nominated today.  His running mate will be Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood. It’s also expected that Republican Joseph Hernandez will be nominated to run for State Comptroller against Tom Dinapoli.     

 

Avoca Central School's Carnival Night Fair

Info On Bradford Central School Student Athlete Sign Ups 

The Bradford Central School District says, students grades seven through twelve have to get their sign up forms for sports in by March 1.  These are online forms, which parents have to fill out.

 

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