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Top Stories, March 11, 2024

Bath Man Facing Charges After Alleged Break-In

From The Sheriff:

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on March 8, 2024, deputies of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael J. Sestak, age 60, of East Washington Street, Bath, New York, following a report of a domestic incident in Bath.  It is alleged that Mr. Sestak entered or remained in a dwelling without license or privilege, with the intent to commit a crime therein.  It is also alleged that Mr. Sestak stole property, forcibly touched the intimate parts of another person and placed that person in fear of harm.  Mr. Sestak was charged with Burglary in the Second Degree, a class C Felony, Forcible Touching, Petit Larceny and Stalking in the Fourth Degree.  Mr. Sestak was arraigned in the Centralized Arraignment Court and released to appear in the Town of Bath Court at a later date.

 

 

The Next Step In What To Do With $4.5 Million Dollars For Hammondsport/Urbana From The NY Forward Money

We reported last week that the Hammondsport and Urbana areas won $4.5 million dollars in the New York Forward contest.  The Hammondsport Village Clerk says it has not been decided yet what to do with the money they won, but there is a whole process with the planning committee to go through first. 

 

Bath Police To Do A High Visibility DWI Campaign 

Bath Village Police are doing a high visibility DWI campaign from March 15th through the 17th.  This is part of a statewide campaign.

 

A Mossy Bank Park Invitation From The Mayor 

Bath Village Mayor Michael Sweet says the gate at Mossy Bank Park is open daily, and he says to feel free to go out and enjoy the park.

 

The Skills USA Region I Competition At Alfred State 

Alfred State College officials say over 750 high school students the region took part in the 35th annual Skills USA Region I competition held at Alfred State College. Students competed in fifty different competitions held both on the Alfred and Wellsville campuses.  Students involved were from Painted Post, Elmira, Olean and elsewhere around the region.

 

Troopers Report A Dangerous Situation In Allegany Co

State Police in Allegany County report the arrest of a 32 year old male from the Town of Friendship.  The charges are 2nd degree menacing, 4th degree criminal possession of a weapon and 2nd degree obstruction of governmental administration.  It’s alleged that the 32 year old pointed a 9 millimeter carbine at a 31 year old and threatened to shoot.  The suspect was arraigned and released. The incident is alleged to have happened in Clarksville. 

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