A POW/MIA Event Was Held Today In Bath

FROM THE FINGER LAKES VA:

Each year, on the third Friday of September, the nation recognizes former prisoners of war and service members who are still missing in action. Today, September 20, 2024, VA honors their heroism, the efforts to bring these service members home, and the sacrifices of their families.  

On POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor the sacrifices and remarkable determination of those captured as prisoners of war. We also remember those who remain unaccounted for, and we wish their families some comfort in knowing that our Nation has not forgotten them.

This afternoon, staff of the Bath VA and community members, gathered in the POW/MIA Rose Garden in Bath. The ceremony began with a prayer for POW survivors and those who are still missing, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony. The program concluded with a bagpiper and singing of traditional hymns like Amazing Grace.

The VA Finger Lakes also visited local surviving prisoners of War enrolled in VA Health care, presenting them with gifts, and reminding them, that we are a grateful nation and they are not forgotten.

We will always remember all our former Prisoners of War and all those still Missing in Action. We will never forget.

 

Another Big Tom Golisano Monetary Giveaway

Officials from the ARC of Allegany-Steuben Counties say that they’re getting $5 million dollars from billionaire philanthropist Tom Golisano.  The ARC Allegany-Steuben says, they are filled with gratitude about getting this extraordinary gift of five million dollars.  “The ARC Allegany-Steuben is filled with gratitude for this extraordinary gift. Mr. Golisano's longstanding commitment to building opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and supporting their inclusion has improved the lives of people, the agencies that support them, and their communities for many years,” said The ARC Allegany-Steuben's Executive Director Michael Damiano. “Mr. Golisano's dedication to securing the dignity, health, and quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is truly awe-inspiring.”

   

One Year Old Dies In A Hit And Run Accident In Yates Co

Yates County Sheriff Francis Ryan says there was a fatal hit and run in the Town of Benton yesterday afternoon on Route 364.  A one year old child was killed in that accident.  The Yates County sheriff says, anyone who knows anything should call the Yates County Sheriff’s Department.  "A one-year old male child was struck by a vehicle described as a black sport utility vehicle operated by single occupant/driver in a westerly direction on SR 364 around 4:30 PM near the intersection of Carroll road in the Town of Benton," said Sheriff Ryan.  "We ask anyone with information regarding his accident to contact the Sheriff's Office by calling 315-536-4438. Information will remain confidential."

 

Bridge Closing In The Town Of Campbell On Monday

Steuben County officials say that the bridge on County Route 4 in Campbell, over the Cohocton River between State Route 415 and Curtis Coopers Road, will be closed on Monday, September 30. The bridge will be having the old blacktop ground off and then repaved. There will not be an on-site detour.

 

New Law Helps Ambulance Crews With Billing Issues

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law so that ambulance crews don’t have to take a patient to the hospital in order to send a bill to that patient.  Because of the new law signed by the governor, emergency medical services agencies can now bill patients after treating them at home, or at the scene. 

 

Student Charged For Allegedly Making A Threat 

The Palmyra Police department reports that they arrested a student at the Palmyra-Macedon High School yesterday.  Police there say the student is under the age of 18, and  allegedly wrote out a handwritten threat that was photographed and circulated on social media.  Police also say that the charge against the juvenile is making a terroristic threat and the case will be handled in family court because of the suspect’s age.