There Was A Fire In Bath On Friday Afternoon

There was a barn fire today on Thomas Road in Bath.  That news comes to us from  the Bath Volunteer Fire Department, they report that as of the 3:00pm hour Friday, the fire was under control.  The barn housed four horses and a calf. All the horses were in the pasture but unfortunately the calf was lost in the fire. Strong winds caused rapid spread of the fire and hampered fire fighting efforts. The cause of the fire is undetermined currently and is under investigation by the Steuben County Fire Investigation Team.    The Bath Volunteer Fire Department was assisted by Tankers from Avoca, Hammondsport, Kanona, and manpower from the Bath VA and Avoca, and Savona Engine to stand by at the Bath fire Station. Pultney fire was dispatched for a Rapid Intervention Team but was told to stand down as fire was defensive. Wayne fire stood by at the VA until they were back in service then moved to Bath Fire Station to stand by for Bath as Savona was moved to the scene.

 

Governor comments on Ukraine

Governor Kathy Hochul issued the following statement:

"Our prayers are with the Ukrainian people, including those in New York who are scared for their family and loved ones. Just as the Statue of Liberty stands tall in our harbor, New York stands ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees. We remain engaged with the Biden Administration and we will be prepared to accept and support those who seek shelter in our state."

 

Steuben County Covid - 19 Count Update

Steuben County Public Health reports that there have been 72 new cases of the covid, since this past Wednesday, February 23. 

 

Fundraiser in Woodhull

In the Steuben County Town of Woodhull, the planning board is doing a shoe drive fund raiser.  This is being done to bring in money to pay for upgrades to the community playground in Woodhull.  "They'll be conducting this shoe drive, at the Peck Center," said Planning Board member Kenny Schupp.  "That's the old Woodhull Methodist Church, located right in downtown Woodhull."  The time and date: tomorrow, Saturday, February 26, from 10am-2pm.  Just bring new and slightly worn shoes, to that location and the money will go towards both the playground and help families in developing nations.

 

Amazon Update

Steuben County Industrial Development Agency Director Jamie Johnson tells WVIN that the bid for work on the access improvements to the industrial park, is going to be advertised on Monday, February 28.  “Contractors who are interested in submitting a proposal will have until 3pm on Monday March 21^st to submit it to the County IDA,” John said.  Also, the IDA will be  opening those proposals that afternoon (March 21^st).