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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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 College Hosts Annual Climate Teach-In

Wednesday, March 18 by MyHometownToday

ELMIRA, N.Y. — Elmira College brought together students, educators, and community members for its fifth annual Climate Teach-In. The event featured an interactive fair inside Speidel Gymnasium, where local organizations, businesses, and students showcased a wide range of climate-related projects and initiatives. Participants of all ages,... Read More.

NY Republicans Push Changes to HALT Act Amid Prison Staffing Concerns

Tuesday, March 17 by MyHometownToday

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State Assembly Republicans are proposing changes to the state’s HALT Act, citing ongoing safety concerns and staffing shortages in correctional facilities. Lawmakers and union representatives say the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision continues to face a staffing crisis following... Read More.

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Elmira High School to Stage ‘Titanic’ Musical This Weekend

Tuesday, March 17 by MyHometownToday

ELMIRA, N.Y. — Elmira High School’s Footlighters are preparing to take the stage with their production of Titanic this weekend. Performances are set for Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21, at 7 p.m., featuring more than 50 student performers. In the final days leading up... Read More.

Former Elmira Mayor and Councilman Jim Hare Dies

Tuesday, March 17 by MyHometownToday

ELMIRA, N.Y. — Former Elmira Mayor and longtime city council member Jim Hare has passed away. Hare died Monday, March 16, leaving behind a legacy of public service and community involvement in the Elmira area. A graduate of the State University at Albany, Hare earned both... Read More.

Horseheads Launches “No Knock” Law to Curb Door-to-Door Solicitors

Tuesday, March 17 by Irene Radigan

The Village of Horseheads is rolling out a new “No Knock” law aimed at reducing unwanted door-to-door solicitations and protecting residents from scams. The measure is part of the village’s existing peddler and solicitor law. As part of the rollout, the village is offering free... Read More.

Elmira-Corning

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

Elmira College Hosts Annual Climate Teach-In

NY Republicans Push Changes to HALT Act Amid Prison Staffing Concerns

Elmira High School to Stage ‘Titanic’ Musical This Weekend

Former Elmira Mayor and Councilman Jim Hare Dies

Horseheads Launches “No Knock” Law to Curb Door-to-Door Solicitors

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