Pat McDonald, Author at MyHometownToday.com

Corning-Painted Post School District to hold re-vote on budget

Friday, June 14 by Pat McDonald

The Corning Painted Post School District will hold a re-vote on its budget on Tuesday after the previous budget failed to get enough votes on May 21st. The original $139 million dollar budget featured a 4.97 percent tax increase, which was well over the 2.97... Read More.

Greene man sentenced to eight years for drug-related crimes

Friday, June 14 by Pat McDonald

The Broome County District Attorney’s Office has announced that a 38-year-old Greene man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for drug-related crimes. Martin Matias was convicted of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree. He was stopped for having improper plates... Read More.

Ulster man sentenced after standoff with police

Friday, June 14 by Pat McDonald

An Ulster man has been sentenced to state prison in connection with a police standoff in Rome Township back in January. According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, 26-year-old Sebastian Lee Shults was sentenced to 18 months to five years in a Pennsylvania State... Read More.

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Troy bridge likely to be closed through August after tractor trailer accident

Thursday, June 13 by Pat McDonald

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that the bridge that was damaged during a tractor trailer accident in Troy on Wednesday morning will likely be closed through August. On Wednesday, June 12, a tractor trailer hauling an empty steel tank struck several members of... Read More.

Police: ‘Cardiac event’ leads to fatal crash in Horseheads

Thursday, June 13 by Pat McDonald

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who passed away during a car accident in Horseheads on Wednesday morning. According to police, 61-year-old Michael Vargo was unresponsive at the scene of the accident -- which occurred on Old Ithaca Road at around 5:35... Read More.

Elmira man facing drug charges following traffic stop in Owego

Thursday, June 13 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop in the Village of Owego. According to the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, 46-year-old Lewis E. Chapman was found to be in possession of a quantity of suspected crack cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and other narcotics... Read More.

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Sayre Elks to host annual Flag Day ceremony on Friday

Thursday, June 13 by Pat McDonald

The Sayre Elks Lodge will hold its annual Flag Day Ceremony on Friday. The ceremony will be held in the Sayre Elks Banquet Hall at 6 p.m. Pennsylvania State Treasurer and Valley native Stacy Garrity will serve as the guest speaker. The Sayre Elks Flag Day ceremony... Read More.

Truck accident damages bridge, forces part of Route 6 to be shut down

Wednesday, June 12 by Pat McDonald

A portion of Route 6 near Troy was shut down after a truck carrying a large object struck a bridge, causing damage on Wednesday morning. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is advising motorists that Route 6 is closed in both directions between Route 4017 (Leona... Read More.

Man found not guilty in connection with Shazer murder case

Wednesday, June 12 by Pat McDonald

A man was acquitted on all charges in connection with the shooting death of Jeremy Shazer in January of 2023. According to the Chemung County District Attorney’s Office, Tasheam Jackson was found not guilty on Monday after the jury found insufficient evidence of his involvement... Read More.

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Second annual New York State Cannabis Festival set for June 22 in Whitney Point

Wednesday, June 12 by Pat McDonald

The second annual New York State Cannabis Festival will be held on Saturday, June 22, in Whitney Point’s Broome County Fairgrounds. The festival will offer visitors cannabis and craft beer vendors, camping space and live music. The event will begin at 2:30 p.m. and will last... Read More.

Penn York Community Association to hold Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday

Wednesday, June 12 by Pat McDonald

The Penn-York Community Association will hold its annual Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday (June 15). The fourth annual event will take place at the Sayre Pond starting with registration at 8 a.m. Fishing will run from 9:15 to 11 with awards set for 11:30. This event... Read More.

Sayre Borough street paving project begins this week

Tuesday, June 11 by Pat McDonald

Sayre Borough has announced that its 2024 street paving project will begin this week and run through June 18th. Roadway milling will be completed on Fordham Street, Ellistown Road and North Hopkins Street on Wednesday, while Hemlock Road, Cedar Street, Cypress Street and Lake Street... Read More.

Author: Pat McDonald

Corning-Painted Post School District to hold re-vote on budget

Greene man sentenced to eight years for drug-related crimes

Ulster man sentenced after standoff with police

Troy bridge likely to be closed through August after tractor trailer accident

Police: ‘Cardiac event’ leads to fatal crash in Horseheads

Elmira man facing drug charges following traffic stop in Owego

Sayre Elks to host annual Flag Day ceremony on Friday

Truck accident damages bridge, forces part of Route 6 to be shut down

Man found not guilty in connection with Shazer murder case

Second annual New York State Cannabis Festival set for June 22 in Whitney Point

Penn York Community Association to hold Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday

Sayre Borough street paving project begins this week

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