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Margeson beats Moss in Republican primary for Chemung County Executive

Wednesday, June 24 by Pat McDonald

Voters went to the polls for the New York State primary on Tuesday. Mark Margeson picked up the win in the race for Chemung County Executive. He finished with over 55 percent of the vote to beat incumbent Chris Moss, who finished with 44 percent. Peter... Read More.

Third annual Orlando Josiah Memorial 5K set for this weekend in Horseheads

Wednesday, June 24 by Pat McDonald

The third annual Orlando Josiah Memorial 5K is set for this weekend in Horseheads. The event is held in honor of Orlando Josiah Vargas, who passed away on June 27, 2023, just before his sixth birthday. Each year, the Vargas family holds a memorial 5K in... Read More.

Voters heading to polls today with contested races in Chemung County

Tuesday, June 23 by Pat McDonald

Voters will head to the polls today in New York. One of the contested primary races involves incumbent Chemung County Executive Chris Moss taking on challenger Mark Margeson, who is the current chairman of the Chemung County Legislature. The two men are seeking the Republican nomination... Read More.

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Elmira Street Painting Festival returns next month

Tuesday, June 23 by Pat McDonald

The 19th annual Elmira Street Painting Festival is set for next month. The event will be held from 4 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 10th and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 11th. There will be chalk art, live music, food trucks,... Read More.

One person killed in Wellsburg fire

Monday, June 22 by Pat McDonald

One person was killed in a fire in Wellsburg on Friday night. According to the Chemung County Sheriff's Office, the fire started at around 7 pm on Friday. Initial reports indicated that a resident was trapped inside the home at the time of the fire. A 78-year-old... Read More.

One killed in car vs. motorcycle crash in Elmira

Monday, June 22 by Pat McDonald

One person was killed in a car vs. motorcycle accident in Elmira on Saturday. According to the Elmira Police Department, the accident occurred at around 2:10 p.m. at the intersection of the Clemens Center Parkway and Division Street. The operator of the motorcycle, 26-year-old Hunter Squires... Read More.

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Man facing charges after incident at Horseheads motel

Friday, June 19 by Pat McDonald

A 60-year-old man is facing charges after an incident at the Budget Inn in Horseheads on Monday. According to the Horseheads Police Department, Edward Kingsley has been charged with menacing a police officer and criminal possession of a weapon. Officers were called to the motel at... Read More.

Odessa-Montour, Prattsburgh voters approve revised school budgets

Thursday, June 18 by Pat McDonald

The Odessa-Montour and Prattsburgh School Districts passed revised budgets this week after residents voted down the original spending plans last month. Both school districts failed to reach the 60 percent supermajority needed to approve their budgets. Voters in both districts went back to the polls this... Read More.

Elmira College announces new president

Wednesday, June 17 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira College Board of Trustees announced on Tuesday the appointment of Dr. John F. Dolan as the College’s sixteenth president, effective July 1, 2026. Dolan succeeds Dr. Charles W. Lindsay, who will retire on June 30 after nearly a decade of distinguished leadership. Dolan... Read More.

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Registration open for Gus Macker basketball tournament in Elmira

Wednesday, June 17 by Pat McDonald

Registration is open for the annual Gus Macker basketball tournament in Elmira. The charity three-on-three tournament will return to downtown Elmira on the weekend of July 17th. Last year, more than 100 teams competed in the tournament. The cost is $180 per team. Registration can be completed... Read More.

Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival and Cardboard Boat Regatta returns this weekend

Tuesday, June 16 by Pat McDonald

The 33rd annual Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival and Cardboard Boat Regatta will return this weekend. The event will be held from 11 am to 7 pm on Saturday at Seneca Harbor Park. There will be craft and food vendors, live music and of course the cardboard... Read More.

Vacant Corning apartment building destroyed by fire demolished

Tuesday, June 16 by Pat McDonald

A vacant apartment building that was destroyed by a fire earlier this year in Corning has been torn down. The fire occurred on Wall Street in Corning in the early morning hours of March 18th. Most residents were able to escape safely, but a 68-year-old woman... Read More.

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Margeson beats Moss in Republican primary for Chemung County Executive

Third annual Orlando Josiah Memorial 5K set for this weekend in Horseheads

Voters heading to polls today with contested races in Chemung County

Elmira Street Painting Festival returns next month

One person killed in Wellsburg fire

One killed in car vs. motorcycle crash in Elmira

Man facing charges after incident at Horseheads motel

Odessa-Montour, Prattsburgh voters approve revised school budgets

Elmira College announces new president

Registration open for Gus Macker basketball tournament in Elmira

Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival and Cardboard Boat Regatta returns this weekend

Vacant Corning apartment building destroyed by fire demolished

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