Election Day 2025 Is Here - Here's Where To Vote 

Today is Tuesday November 4, election day.  Polls are open from now till 9:00 tonight. 

There are four places to vote, here in Bath. 

Bath District 1: Kanona Fire Department. 

Bath District 2:  Savona Municipal Building. 

Bath District 3:  Bath Baptist Church. 

Bath District 4: Bath Cenetary United Methodist Church

 

Wayland District 1: Wayland Fire Department

Wayland District 2: Perkinsville Fire Department. 

 

Corning Town:

Corning District 1: East Corning Fire Department. 

Corning District 2: Corning American Legion

Corning District 3: Riverside Village Hall 

 

Erwin District 1:  Local 313 Union Hall

Erwin Districts 2 and 4:  Forestview Fire Department 

Erwin District 3: Coopers Plains Community Church. 

If you don’t know what district you live in, you can call the Steuben board of elections from now until 9pm tonight and they’ll tell you.   The number is 607 664 2260. 

 

Avoca:, Avoca Methodist Church

Wayne: Wayne Town Hall. 

Bradford: Bradford Fire Department 

Campbell: From the County Board Of Elections:

We have had to move the Campbell Poll Site from the Campbell Fire Hall to the Campbell Town Hall, located at 8529 Main Street, Campbell.   Due to a water main break in the Campbell fire hall.   All Campbell voters need to go to the Campbell Town Hall to Voter today.

Prattsburgh: Prattsburgh Town Hall.   

Wheeler: Wheeler Town Hall 

Pulteney:  Ross Memorial Library   

Woodhull:  Woodhull Town Hall 

Caton: Caton Fire Deparment

Urbana: Hammondsport Fire Station   

Cohocton: Cohocton Assembly of God Church 

Hornby: Hornby Fire hall   

Howard: Howard Fire Department   

Lindley: Lindley Town Hall

 

Races Of Local Interest In Steuben County

BATH - Bath Town Supervisor Joshua Buck is not seeking reelection.  Running for the Bath Town Supervisor position is Thomas Thorpe III.  Running for Bath Town Clerk seat is Terra Thorpe.  There are two seats open on the Bath Town Board and three candidates.  Running for the Bath Town Board are Brian Knowles, Mike Hann and Hal Bailey.  Bailey is running as a conservative, the other Bath Town candidates are all on the Republican line. 

AVOCA - Dana Whiteman is running again for Avoca Town Supervisor, Clerk Cindy Loucks is an incumbent running again too.  Also, incumbents Brandy Miller and Brandace Hopkins are running for the Avoca Town Board seats.  Whiteman, Miller and Loucks are on the Republican line, Hopkins is on an independent line called the “For The Trees” Party. 

 

There are also races in Campbell, Caton, Cohocton, Corning, Howard, Erwin, Lindley, Wayne, Woodhull, Prattsburgh, Pulteney, Wheeler, Rathbone and Thurston.  Then, there are county legislative races in Bath, Prattsburgh, Pulteney, Urbana, Erwin, the Town of Corning, Caton and Hornby. 

 

County Legislator Seats, Up In Today's Election

Bath Republican Nicholas Pelham’s seat on the county legislature is up and Pelham is running again.   Michael Hanna is running again also, for his county seat, he represents Prattsburgh, Pulteney and Urbana.  There are two candidates running for county lawmaker to represent Erwin: Incumbent Republican James Kuhl and Democrat opponent Deborah Shannon.  Also there are two candidates running for the county legislative seat to represent the Town of Corning, Caton and Hornby: Republican Justin Eberlin and Democrat Timothy Tuttle. 

 

Three Campbell Men Charged By State Police 

From NYSP:  The New York State Police announce the arrest of three individuals following an incident in the town of Campbell that began during New York State Parole’s annual “Operation Halloween” compliance checks.

On October 31, 2025, New York State Parole Officers conducting a routine compliance visit at a residence on County Route 4 encountered escalating hostility from individuals on the property. Due to concerns for safety, the officers disengaged and reported the incident. The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, along with Uniform Troopers, initiated a follow-up investigation.

On November 1, 2025, members of the State Police returned to the residence as part of the ongoing investigation. During the response, two individuals failed to comply with lawful orders and were taken into custody after a brief encounter.

As a result of the investigation, the following arrests were made:
Percy W. Shaw, age 74, of Campbell, NY:
•    Making a Terroristic Threat (D Felony)
Neil D. Shaw, age 51, of Campbell, NY:
•    Menacing a Police Officer or Peace Officer (D Felony)
•    Two counts of Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd (A Misdemeanor)
•    Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th  (A Misdemeanor)
Mark D. Shaw, age 51, of Campbell, NY:
•    Menacing a Police Officer or Peace Officer (D Felony)
•    Two counts of Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd (A Misdemeanor)
•    Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th  (A Misdemeanor)
•    Resisting Arrest (A Misdemeanor)

All three individuals were processed at SP Painted Post and transported to Steuben County Jail for CAP arraignment.
 

HIGH WIND WATCH FOR TOMORROW/THURSDAY TOO

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HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated stronger gusts above 60 mph are not out of the question, especially within thunderstorms that are expected to move through between 6 and 9 PM Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to

the onset of winds.

 

Fire Monday Afternoon In The Town Of Springwater 

The Wayland Fire Department went to assist at a structure fire on Whetmore Road in Springwater yesterday afternoon in the 3:00 hour.  Officials say that it was a fully engulfed structure.  No other information is available at this time.

 

Accident In Arkport, On Interstate 86

The Arkport Volunteer Fire Department reports that a male driver had a rollover accident on I-86.   The Arkport Fire Chief Dwight Smith says, the driver was able to get himself out of the vehicle and was taken to St James Hospital to be checked over. 

 

The Sheriff Wins Another Award

Sheriff Allard was recently presented with the Defender Award from the American Constitutional Rights Union .  Officials say that the sheriff was recognized for honoring his oath of office and performing his duties in accordance with the Constitution of the United States of America.  “I am honored to accept this award on behalf of the dedicated men and women of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office,” Allard stated.