Matt Hicks, Author at MyHometownToday.com

Man arrested for $8.8K power tool theft

Sunday, October 19 by Matt Hicks

A Chemung County Jail inmate faces charges related to the Oct. 6 theft of $8,800 worth of power tools from a trailer in Southport. Chemung County deputies said the investigation led them to recover some of the stolen property at a Holdridge Street home in... Read More.

Missing Troy girl found safe, returned home

Sunday, October 19 by Matt Hicks

A Troy girl who was reported missing late last week was found safe. Pennsylvania State Police alerted the public Friday about Grace Weirback’s disappearance, saying she was last seen around 3:30 p.m. that afternoon walking on West Main Street in Troy Borough. According to an update Sunday,... Read More.

Ithaca teen charged following incident involving knife

Sunday, October 19 by Matt Hicks

An Ithaca teen faces charges after police responded to a call early Sunday morning for a domestic incident involving a knife. The call went out at 12:48 a.m. for a residence at the 300 block of Monroe Street, according to the Ithaca Police Department. There,... Read More.

Strong Kids Safe Kids continues tradition of family fun, community information

Monday, August 25 by Matt Hicks

Strong Kids Safe Kids returned to the Chemung County Fairgrounds Saturday. The free and fun-filled event, held for the past 39 years, provided hands-on activities and entertainment for children, all while promoting community services in the interest of children’s health and safety, and strong family connections.... Read More.

OFA welcoming community for Night 5K

Monday, August 25 by Matt Hicks

Owego Free Academy is getting ready for its Night 5K next month. The event is scheduled for Friday, September 19 at 9:30 p.m., and organizers hope the community will come out for the night of glowing lights, live music and festivities. Registration for the Open Community... Read More.

Newtown Battlefield anniversary celebrates history

Sunday, August 24 by Matt Hicks

Newtown Battlefield State Park celebrated the 246th anniversary of the Battle of Newtown Saturday. Reenactors helped tell the story of the Battle of Newtown in 1779, a decisive Revolutionary War battle where Gen. John Sullivan’s troops defeated British and Iroquois forces. They also provided the... Read More.

Franklin Township FD open house welcomes community

Sunday, August 24 by Matt Hicks

The Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department opened its doors to the community Saturday for its Second Annual Open House. Those attending were able to enjoy a free lunch and had a chance of winning a top raffle prize of a $500 gift certificate for Leona... Read More.

Local fire company preparing for long-time Labor Day weekend tradition

Sunday, August 24 by Matt Hicks

The Leraysville Pike Volunteer Fire Company is getting ready to kick off the 84th year of its Labor Day Festival Saturday. The three-day event features live music, a car show, softball tournament, a large Chinese auction and their famous chicken barbecue. Their Labor Day parade kicks off... Read More.

Milan man facing federal charge for alleged $350K benefit theft

Sunday, August 24 by Matt Hicks

A 75-year-old Milan man was charged with federal wire fraud for allegedly stealing more than $350,000 in Social Security and Veterans benefits. Between April 2005 and March 2022, Richard Burke withdrew $350,634.23 in benefit payments from his deceased mother’s bank account, according to Acting U.S.... Read More.

Steuben deputies searching for alleged armed robbery suspect

Sunday, August 24 by Matt Hicks

The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help to identify the alleged suspect in a recent armed bank robbery. Deputies responded to an unnamed financial institution along Steuben Street in Addison around 10:41 a.m. Friday, where they say a man displayed a firearm... Read More.

Yaw: $85M awarded for broadband expansion in 23rd District

Sunday, August 24 by Matt Hicks

More than $84.7 million dollars has provisionally been awarded to internet providers across the 23rd Senatorial District to expand broadband access to areas without access or that are underserved. The list of recipients includes the Central Bradford Progress Authority, Claverack Communications, Comcast and Verizon. The... Read More.

Arrest made in Ithaca stabbing from June

Sunday, August 24 by Matt Hicks

The Ithaca Police Department has made an arrest in a stabbing from back in June.20-year-old Nazir Chisolm was arrested Friday in Maryville, Tennessee and transported back to Ithaca, where he will face the charge of attempted murder. He is currently being held in the... Read More.