Pat McDonald, Author at MyHometownToday.com

Candor Mayor arrested for allegedly stealing from village

Tuesday, July 2 by Pat McDonald

The Mayor of the Village of Candor was arrested on Monday after an investigation allegedly revealed that he stole over $23,000 from a village account for personal use. According to the New York State Police, 67-year-old Eric C. Halstead has been charged with corrupting the... Read More.

Firefighters knock down blaze at Page Manor

Tuesday, July 2 by Pat McDonald

A fire broke out at the Page Manor in Athens Borough on Monday afternoon, but quick work by local firefighters prevented it from spreading. According to the Bradford County Department of Public Safety, a fire was reported at the senior living center shortly after 4:30... Read More.

FAA, NY State Police: Five people were killed in plane crash near Sidney

Tuesday, July 2 by Pat McDonald

The plane crash that occurred on Sunday afternoon near Sidney has left five people dead, according to the Federal Aviation Administration and New York State Police. The FAA reported that all four passengers and one flight crew member were killed when their Piper PA-46 plane... Read More.

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Driver in incident that injured Chemung County Sheriff’s Investigator returns to court

Tuesday, July 2 by Pat McDonald

The alleged get-away driver involved in the incident that left a Chemung County Sheriff’s Investigator seriously injured was back in court on Monday. According to WENY-TV, the defense attorney for Fatiuana Massaline asked the judge to reduce her bail, but that request was denied. The... Read More.

Concerts in the Park return to Hickories on Wednesday

Tuesday, July 2 by Pat McDonald

The Concerts in the Park will return to Hickories Park in Owego this Wednesday. The Kirby Band will perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. with a fireworks show set to take place after the concert. The Concerts in the Park will be held every Wednesday through... Read More.

Dick’s Open announces dates for 2025

Tuesday, July 2 by Pat McDonald

The Dick’s Open will return to En-Joi Golf Club in Endicott in 2025, but this time the tournament will tee off in July. The tournament week will begin with practice rounds on Monday, July 7th and Tuesday, July 8th next year. The Dick’s Open Pro-Am... Read More.

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Bradford County Jail inmate who escaped after trip to hospital is back in custody

Monday, July 1 by Pat McDonald

An inmate at the Bradford County Correctional Facility who escaped custody last week after he was taken to a local hospital for treatment is back behind bars. According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, 30-year-old Ryan Charles Kithcart was committed to the Bradford County... Read More.

Fire destroys home in Ulster

Monday, July 1 by Pat McDonald

Several area fire departments responded to a structure fire in Ulster early Saturday morning. When firefighters arrived at the home on Saco Road just after 6 a.m., they discovered the homeowner, who was able to escape without injury and also saved his dog from the... Read More.

Two-car crash in Newfield sends three to hospital

Monday, July 1 by Pat McDonald

At approximately 2 p.m. on Sunday, the Tompkins County 911 Center alerted the Newfield Fire Company of a two-car motor vehicle accident with injuries and possible entrapment near the intersection of Van Buskirk Gulf Road and Benjamin Hill Road. First responders arrived to find three... Read More.

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Small plane crashes near Sidney

Monday, July 1 by Pat McDonald

A small plane carrying five people crashed near Sidney on Sunday afternoon. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the single engine Piper PA-46 crashed at about 2 p.m. in Delaware County after taking off from an airport in Oneonta. The condition of the passengers and pilot... Read More.

Former U-E High School and BU track star punches ticket to Olympics

Monday, July 1 by Pat McDonald

A former Union Endicott High School and Binghamton University track and field star is heading to the Olympic Games in Paris. Emily Mackay finished second in the 1500 meter final at the Team USA Olympic Track and Field Trials to punch her ticket to Paris. Her... Read More.

Elmira Police investigating shooting on West Hudson Street

Monday, July 1 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira Police Department responded to the 500 block of West Hudson Street on Thursday, June 27th for a reported shooting. Police received multiple reports of this incident and one house was confirmed to have been struck by bullets. No one was struck or injured. Following... Read More.

Author: Pat McDonald

Candor Mayor arrested for allegedly stealing from village

Firefighters knock down blaze at Page Manor

FAA, NY State Police: Five people were killed in plane crash near Sidney

Driver in incident that injured Chemung County Sheriff’s Investigator returns to court

Concerts in the Park return to Hickories on Wednesday

Dick’s Open announces dates for 2025

Bradford County Jail inmate who escaped after trip to hospital is back in custody

Fire destroys home in Ulster

Two-car crash in Newfield sends three to hospital

Small plane crashes near Sidney

Former U-E High School and BU track star punches ticket to Olympics

Elmira Police investigating shooting on West Hudson Street

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