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Elmira man injured in shooting incident in Rochester

Tuesday, March 24 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira man was injured in a shooting in Rochester in the early morning hours on Monday. According to the Rochester Police Department, a man in his 30s was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital to be treated for a gunshot wound. He is expected to... Read More.

New Elmira Fire Chief sworn in

Tuesday, March 24 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira Fire Department officially has a new leader. Timothy Overly was sworn in as Elmira Fire Chief on Monday. Overly served in the department for 27 years before stepping away in 2022. He has also served as Deputy Fire Coordinator in Chemung County, as an instructor... Read More.

Registration open for Guthrie Gallop

Monday, March 23 by Pat McDonald

Registration is now open for the 2026 Guthrie Gallop. The Guthrie Gallop will be held on Saturday, May 16. Those who register before April 12th will secure a commemorative t-shirt. For more information or to register, click here.

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Two injured, one arrested in stabbing incident in Elmira

Monday, March 23 by Pat McDonald

Two people were injured in a stabbing incident in Elmira on Friday night. According to Elmira Police, the incident occurred at around 10:49 p.m. n Friday on Harriet Street. Officers found two victims with stab wounds in need of emergency medical attention. They were transported to... Read More.

Schuyler County Warns of Traffic Ticket Text Scam

Thursday, March 19 by MyHometownToday

SCHUYLER COUNTY, N.Y. — The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scam text messages claiming recipients owe unpaid traffic tickets or fines. Officials say the messages often impersonate government agencies and pressure recipients to act quickly, warning of consequences like license suspension or... Read More.

Chemung Canal Warns Customers of Text Message Scam

Thursday, March 19 by MyHometownToday

TWIN TIERS, N.Y. — Chemung Canal Trust Company is warning customers about a scam involving fraudulent text messages reported Thursday. The bank says the messages appear to come from Chemung Canal Trust Company or its divisions and may reference suspicious card activity. Officials say the... Read More.

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Tennessee Man Charged in Yates County Child Exploitation Case

Thursday, March 19 by MyHometownToday

YATES COUNTY, N.Y. — A Tennessee man has been arrested on multiple felony charges following an investigation into alleged sex crimes involving a minor in Yates County. The Yates County Sheriff’s Office says 20-year-old Tyler Castner, of Tennessee, faces several charges, including use of a... Read More.

Campbell Man Arrested in Social Media Extortion Scheme

Wednesday, March 18 by MyHometownToday

STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. — A Campbell man has been arrested following an investigation into an attempted extortion scheme carried out over social media. New York State Police say 24-year-old Andrew Kidder is charged with attempted grand larceny in the third degree as a hate crime,... Read More.

Volunteer Firefighter Says He Was Fired After Assisting at Elmira House Fire

Wednesday, March 18 by MyHometownToday

ELMIRA, N.Y. — A Southport volunteer firefighter says he was dismissed after helping residents escape a house fire in Elmira. The incident happened Monday, March 16, at a home on Lake Street. Brian Wells-Holmberg says he was driving nearby when he noticed heavy smoke and... Read More.

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Two Arrested in Bath in Connection to Man’s Death

Wednesday, March 18 by MyHometownToday

BATH, N.Y. — Two people have been arrested in connection with the suspicious death of a 61-year-old man in Bath. Village police say 34-year-old Zachariah Cole and 37-year-old Heather Baker were taken into custody following an investigation into the incident, which began February 6 on... Read More.

Corning Apartment Fire Leaves One Dead, Several Firefighters Injured

Wednesday, March 18 by MyHometownToday

CORNING, N.Y. — A Wednesday morning fire at an apartment building in Corning has left one person dead and several firefighters injured. Crews were called around 6:45 a.m. to a fire on Wall Street, where flames and heavy smoke were visible from I-86. Firefighters worked... Read More.

Elmira College Dance Marathon to Raise Funds for Children’s Hospital

Wednesday, March 18 by MyHometownToday

ELMIRA, N.Y. — The community is invited to a family-friendly event at Elmira College later this month as students host their annual Dance Marathon fundraiser. The event supports the Children’s Miracle Network at Arnot Ogden Medical Center and will feature activities throughout the day, including... Read More.

Elmira-Corning

Elmira man injured in shooting incident in Rochester

New Elmira Fire Chief sworn in

Registration open for Guthrie Gallop

Two injured, one arrested in stabbing incident in Elmira

Schuyler County Warns of Traffic Ticket Text Scam

Chemung Canal Warns Customers of Text Message Scam

Tennessee Man Charged in Yates County Child Exploitation Case

Volunteer Firefighter Says He Was Fired After Assisting at Elmira House Fire

Two Arrested in Bath in Connection to Man’s Death

Corning Apartment Fire Leaves One Dead, Several Firefighters Injured

Elmira College Dance Marathon to Raise Funds for Children’s Hospital

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