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Horseheads’ Laney wins Ernie Davis Award

Friday, December 19 by Pat McDonald

Horseheads senior Patrick Laney has been named the winner of the 63rd annual Ernie Davis Award.Laney was honored during the annual Kiwanis Club Luncheon at Elmira’s Clarion Inn. The other nominees were Edison’s Jace Schiller and Elmira’s Zach Conklin.Laney finished his senior season with... Read More.

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania and Corning Community College join forces

Thursday, December 18 by Pat McDonald

SUNY Corning Community College and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania have announced an enhanced partnership that streamlines the transfer process for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. The agreement provides SUNY CCC graduates direct entry to the Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield campuses of Commonwealth University... Read More.

Arctic League looking for help reaching their fundraising goal

Thursday, December 18 by Pat McDonald

The Arctic League of Chemung County is looking for help to reach its fundraising goal.The non-profit organization which provides Christmas gifts to children in Chemung County is about $43,000 short of its $175,000 goal.Anyone who would like to donate to the charity can visit... Read More.

Penn Yan man charged with 2023 burglary in Horseheads

Wednesday, December 17 by Pat McDonald

A Penn Yan man has been arrested for stealing from a Horseheads business.According to the Chemung County Sheriff's Office, 33-year-old Kristoffer Johnson stole cash from the Service Master location on Old Ithaca Road in December of 2023.Johnson has been charged with one count of... Read More.

Clute Park ice skating rink open in Watkins Glen

Wednesday, December 17 by Pat McDonald

The ice skating rink at Clute Park in Watkins Glen is now open.There was some question as to whether the rink would open at all this winter, but after taking a community survey village officials decided to bring it back for another year.The rink... Read More.

Elmira man gets 25 to life for 2024 murder at birthday party in Southport

Tuesday, December 16 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira man will spend decades in state prison for murder.Michael Williams, Jr., who is now 18 years old, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after he was convicted in October of second degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon.Williams... Read More.

Four arrested for animal cruelty in Steuben County

Tuesday, December 16 by Pat McDonald

Four people in Steuben County have been charged with animal cruelty after 11 dogs and four cats were seized in Bradford.Deputies from the Steuben County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at a home on County Road 17 following an investigation into a report... Read More.

Painted Post man gets 16 to life for killing sister

Monday, December 15 by Pat McDonald

A Painted Post man has been sentenced in connection with the death of his sister.According to the Steuben County District Attorney’s Office, John Marvin has been sentenced to 16 years to life in prison for the murder of his sister on Feb. 21, 2024.Marvin... Read More.

Corning named one of the best Christmas Towns in America

Monday, December 15 by Pat McDonald

The City of Corning has been named one of the best Christmas Towns in America by the international travel website Time Out.Corning earned the No. 6 spot on the list of America’s 13 top Christmas communities.Other notable towns named to the list were Kennebunkport,... Read More.

Fire damages house in Elmira

Friday, December 12 by Pat McDonald

Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Elmira on Thursday evening.The fire started at around 8:05 p.m. on Mackey Place.According to WETM-TV, flames and smoke were seen from the upper level of the home.Multiple witnesses at the scene said they heard what they thought... Read More.

Steuben County man indicted on 146 counts for rape of child

Friday, December 12 by Pat McDonald

A Steuben County man has been indicted on 146 counts connected to the rape of a child.According to the Steuben County District Attorney's Office, 31-year-old Allen P. Jerome has been charged with 105 counts of rape in the second degree, 29 counts of rape... Read More.

Chipotle to open first location in Southern Tier today

Thursday, December 11 by Pat McDonald

The first Chipotle in the Southern Tier will open its doors today in Steuben County.The fast food burrito chain will open at 10:45 a.m. today in Riverside.The business is located in the same building as a Starbucks and Jersey Mike's Subs in the Tops... Read More.

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Elmira-Corning

Horseheads’ Laney wins Ernie Davis Award

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania and Corning Community College join forces

Arctic League looking for help reaching their fundraising goal

Penn Yan man charged with 2023 burglary in Horseheads

Clute Park ice skating rink open in Watkins Glen

Elmira man gets 25 to life for 2024 murder at birthday party in Southport

Four arrested for animal cruelty in Steuben County

Painted Post man gets 16 to life for killing sister

Corning named one of the best Christmas Towns in America

Fire damages house in Elmira

Steuben County man indicted on 146 counts for rape of child

Chipotle to open first location in Southern Tier today

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