Injured Sheriff's Investigator Posts An Update
Chemung County Sheriff’s Investigator Mike Theetge who suffered severe head trauma while he was arresting two suspects in Big Flats on March 29, Theetge put out a statement about his medical condition. The investigator says he’s been released from a Rochester rehab facility, that he still has no hearing in his right ear and that the right side of his body is numb. Mike Theetge also says he’s very grateful to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Department.
Local Mayor Wants EMS $$$ From NYS Government
Over in Hornell, Mayor John Buckley is calling on the State Legislature to establish ambulance service as an essential service. He says quote, “It’s shocking the State doesn’t officially recognize EMS as an essential service and provide local governments with direct financial assistance. This is especially true given the statewide EMS crisis municipalities are dealing with.”
Bath Village Board Comes Up With $$$ For Bath Police Dept
Bath Police have gotten a $40,000 state grant to buy a drone, a street camera and two license plate readers. Bath Police are thanking the village board for investing in the community and the police department.
Law Enforcement Memorial Service To Be Held Friday
Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard says there will be a Law Enforcement Memorial Service Friday, May 17, at 6pm at the Steuben County Sheriff's Office Memorial Park, 7007 Rumsey Street Extension, Bath. "We will remember the fallen heroes and their families who gave all that we could be safe. The Roll of Honor will be read, including all who have fallen in the line of duty from Steuben, Allegany, Chemung, Livingston, Ontario, Schuyler and Yates Counties. Speakers will include Congressman Langworthy, Former Congressman Joe Sempolinski, Assemblyman Palmesano, Assemblywoman Byrnes, Steuben Legislative Chair Kelly Fitzpatrick and Sheriff Allard. The Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard will present the colors, a Hammondsport student will sing the National Anthem, Taps will be played, a 21 Gun salute will be offered by the Corning American Legion and VFW Ceremonial Drill Team, and Amazing Grace will be played on the bagpipes. The public is invited and encouraged to attend to support the families and communities of those who protected all of us.
State Police Academy's 2024 Graduation Ceremony
228 new State Troopers graduated from the State Police Academy yesterday. Superintendent Steven G. James congratulated 228 new State Troopers as they graduated from the 214th Session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy. The ceremony was held at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. The graduation increases the State Police ranks to 4,977 sworn members. State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “Today’s ceremony is one of our finest traditions and introduces a new generation of highly trained men and women to the New York State Police. These new Troopers will serve New Yorkers with honor, integrity, and bravery, and I welcome them to our ranks.”
Two Upcoming Local School Events Are On the Calendar
The annual Arts Show, is being put on by Hammondsport Central students, on Monday May 20th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. The Arts Show will be held at the Fred and Harriet Taylor Memorial Library in Hammondsport. Also, Prattsburgh Central School officials say the time and date for the Prattsburgh Spring Concert is being moved. Instead of being on May 21, the concert will be held on Wednesday May 29 at 6:30pm in Burke gymnasium.