Village Election Results From Last Night 

BATH - Mayor Michael Sweet was elected once again.  Also in last night's village trustee races in Bath, Melonie Coots and James Spencer won as well.  

Sweet 57

Coots 62

Spencer 60

From Mayor Michael Sweet: "A sincere expression of gratitude to all who cast their votes today. It's been an honor serving as your Mayor, and I'm thrilled that 2026 will be remembered as a groundbreaking year in our history, one that I'm eager to contribute to! Congratulations to Mel Coots and Jim Spencer on your Trustee wins - I'm looking forward to working with you both!"

 

HAMMONDSPORT  - There were two village trustee seats up last night.  Re-elected was Deborah Lynch 49 votes, and Newly-elected: Jason McLoud 42 votes.

 

COHOCTON - The trustee race winners were Matt McCarthy and Kathy Gray.  

WAYLAND - The Village Trustee winners were David Pragle Republican - 51 Votes and Melonie Coley - 57 votes.  

 

ADDISON - Winners of the village trustee races were Lorne Hults and Richard Cilino.

 

SAVONA - Duane Basch and Jessica Stevens won the village trustee races last night in Savona.  

Stevens 14

Duane Basch 13 

 

PAINTED POST  -  Painted Post Mayor Ralph Foster won reelection.  Also, Painted Post Village Trustees Robert Manning and Britany Elsey won their seats once again.

Foster 34

Manning 34

Elsey 37

 

Troopers Asking For The Public's Help 

Help Identify This Suspect – Steuben County Larceny Investigation The New York State Police in Painted Post are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a purse theft and fraudulent credit card use on March 16, 2026.

Location: Applebee’s, Silverback Lane, Town of Erwin

Suspect Description:

• White male with a beard

• Wearing dark clothing and an Adidas baseball cap

• Entered the restaurant briefly and stole a purse from the take-out area

Vehicle: Gray 4-door sedan, believed to be a Buick Verano (2012–2018)

Following the theft, the suspect used the victim’s card at the Exxon gas station on Clara Barton Street in Dansville and attempted additional online purchases.

If you recognize this individual or have any information, please contact the New York State Police at 585-398-4100 or crimetip@troopers.ny.gov

 

UPDATE: Steuben County Jail And ICE Prisoners
Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard met with ICE recently and he says the Steuben County Jail will take in federal ICE prisoners who are remanded judicially.  Allard says the county jail now has room for ICE prisoners.  There will be another meeting between the sheriff and ICE within the next two weeks.  In exchange for holding ICE prisoners, the county gets reimbursed $130 dollars a day, as well as expenses for transportation and any needed medical costs.  The sheriff also says this will be the first time Steuben County Jail has housed ICE prisoners since 2015.