Jasper News

First there's the one she was born into, as one of two daughters of Anne Bass, a prominent New York social figure and philanthropist, and her ex-husband Sid Bass, a billionaire investor.

Steuben County Legislator Dan C. Farrand, R-Addison, will seek re-election to a second term to represent District 10, according to a press release from his campaign.

* Luke S. Burris, 21, of Corning, was charged June 14 with driving while intoxicated and having a blood alcohol content greater than .16 percent following a traffic stop.

Two teens are facing multiple charges following an all-terrain vehicle accident last night in Jasper, Steuben County.

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz and Julia Cho will participate in the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 2009 National Playwrights Conference in July.

A New Cumberland man was killed Friday night when he walked into the path of a vehicle on Routes 11/15 in Watts Township, Perry County, state police said.

A 17-year-old Jasper boy is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, after New York State Police said he made threats toward several Jasper-Troupsburg School District students.

A 22-year-old Jasper man is accused of providing alcohol to minors. Jordan Butler of Old State Road was charged Friday with first-degree unlawful dealing with a child.

Arnold ''Tom'' Swan, 90, formerly of West Ellicott, passed away Thursday in the Lutheran Home and Rehabilitation Center.