Elmira College kicks off 2024-25 school year

Elmira College kicked off its 2024-25 school year on Monday with one of the largest incoming classes of first year and transfer students in recent years.According to Elmira College, the new first year students came to Elmira from 22 states and 12 countries.Move-in day... Read More.

Garbage truck catches fire on I-86 in Chemung

A garbage truck caught fire while traveling on Interstate 86 in Chemung on Wednesday morning.According to WETM-TV, the fire took place just after 9:30 a.m. in the westbound lane of 86 near Exit 59 in Chemung. A thick white smoke was seen billowing from... Read More.

Man involved in drive-by mini-bike shooting in Elmira sentenced

The man accused of a drive-by-shooting while on a motorized mini-bike has been sentenced.According to WENY-TV, 26-year-old Reginald McBridge was sentenced to 15 years and five years of post-released supervision following his plea to second degree attempted murder.McBride was driving a motorized mini-bike when... Read More.

Fire damages house on Elmira’s southside

A house on Elmira’s southside caught fire on Sunday afternoon.According to WETM-TV, a fire started at a two-story home on the 500 block of Thompson Street just after 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.Firefighters quickly arrived on the scene and reported heavy fire on the back... Read More.