More Information Is Out About Arkport Situation

A 13 year old charged is after yesterday’s lockdown at a Steuben County School.  State Police have issued a statement about Thursdays lockdown at Arkport Central.  They say at 2:33pm the New York State Police from SP Wayland, the Canisteo Police Department, and the Steuben County Sheriff's Office responded to Arkport Central School District for a report of a threat on social media.   Troopers say after an investigation, a 13-year-old male suspect was taken into custody without incident.  He was charged with Making a Terrorist Threat (D Felony). The 13-year-old was processed and released on a Family Court Appearance Ticket to appear at Steuben County Probation, on March 14, at 10:00 a.m.

 

A Bath Man Is Facing Arson Charge And Related Charges

Bath Village Police Chief Colin Taft reports the arrest of 26 year old Jordan Jones, of  Bath.  Jones is suspected of causing the structure fire at 3 East William Street in Bath in June of last year.  The charges against Jordan Jones are Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree, Arson in the Second Degree and Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree.  

 

Dormann Library News 

Coming up Saturday, March 9^th, 7-9:00pm.  A night of music and fun just for the girls!  Ladies ages 19 to 119 are invited to dance the night away with DJ Ash Cullen.  This will be at The Dormann Library in Bath.  BT W, their project, Discovery Kids "Preschool Classes", has won a 2024 New York State Round 1 Community Arts Grant in the amount of $1,725.00.  With this funding they are offering free monthly preschool classes (for children ages 3-6 years-old) in the areas of Art and Creative Movement (dance). The classes are taught by instructors from their partner, 171 Cedar Arts Center, in Corning, NY. This is part of a larger program that includes Music and Science classes as well. Their goal is to bring unique preschool educational opportunities to the children of our area, that have not necessarily been available before, or may not have been accessible, due to financial or transportation concerns.