Scholarship Challenge kicks off Saturday

The 46th annual FCCB Scholarship Challenge will kick off this weekend at the Sayre Theatre. The award-winning high school and middle school quiz show will feature schools from around the Twin Tiers competing for the Kwasnoski Cup. High school teams from Athens, Canton, Northeast Bradford, Grace... Read More.

Catholic Charities opens new office in Corning

Catholic Charities has opened a new office in the Southern Tier. Representatives from the Catholic Charities of Steuben and Livingston Counties celebrated the opening of a new office in Corning. The Corning Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the office, located at... Read More.
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Penn Yan man killed in stabbing near Rochester

A Penn Yan man was killed in a fatal stabbing near Rochester. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred just before 3 pm on Saturday at the Extended Stay America Hotel in Henrietta, New York. Deputies found one man inside a hotel room... Read More.

Popular Big Flats ice cream shop for sale

A popular ice cream shop in Big Flats is back up for sale. The Dairy Barn, located at 107 Hibbard Road, has been listed for $350,000 by Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. The building was constructed in 1900 and was turned into an ice cream parlor... Read More.
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Fire kills man in Steuben County

A 35-year-old man has died following a house fire in Steuben County. The fire occurred just before 11 p.m. on Saturday night on Warden Street in the Village of Bath. A 35-year-old man was found inside the home. He was transported to a local hospital, where... Read More.
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Suspect in 1964 murder of Elmira girl is dead

The suspect in the 1964 murder of a 12-year-old girl in Elmira is deceased. A DNA lab working with Elmira Police and the FBI has confirmed that the person who killed 12-year-old Mary Theresa Simpson is dead. Simpson was reported missing on March 15, 1964. Her... Read More.

Elmira City Council passes 2026 budget

The Elmira City Council passed the city's 2026 budget on Tuesday night. The budgets includes a 6 percent property tax increase, which was half of the 12 percent increase that was initially proposed. The city council approved the budget following a final public hearing on Tuesday. The... Read More.

Rockwell Museum receives $3 million gift

The Rockwell Museum in Corning has received a major donation from a Rochester-based philanthropist. According to the museum, Mary Spurrier has donated $3 million to support their long-term vision by expanding access, deepening community connections and advancing collections and programs. Spurrier’s support comes at a pivotal... Read More.