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Corning teacher, coach facing child endangerment charges

Friday, April 24 by Pat McDonald

A teacher and coach with the Corning-Painted Post School District has been arrested on child endangerment charges. Following an investigation, 50-year-old Painted Post resident Eric M. Kizis has been charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Kizis has been a teacher in... Read More.

Chemung County Sheriff’s Office participating in Drug Take Back Day

Friday, April 24 by Pat McDonald

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office will participate in a national Drug Take Back Day this weekend. The collection will take place at the West Elmira Volunteer Fire Department and Southport Volunteer Fire Department from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. Chemung County residents... Read More.

Elmira teen facing gun charges after allegedly pointing gun at another teen

Thursday, April 23 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira teen is facing charges after he allegedly pointed a gun at another teen and threatening to kill them. According to the Chemung County Sheriff's Office, a school resource officer at the Alternative High School at GST Boces Bush Campus in Horseheads reported the... Read More.

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Brand Park splash pad project moving forward

Wednesday, April 22 by Pat McDonald

The splash pad project at Brand Park in Elmira is moving forward. The Elmira City Council approved a $12,000 contract Monday with Fagan Engineers and Land Surveyors. The splash pad will replace the former Brand Park pool that was torn down last January. The pool was... Read More.

Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stone tribute bands coming to LECOM Event Center

Wednesday, April 22 by Pat McDonald

The LECOM Event Center will host a pair of tribute bands next weekend. The Houses of the Holy: True Led Zeppelin Experience and The Rolling Stone Concert Experience will hit the stage on Saturday, May 2nd at the Elmira arena. Doors will open at 6 and... Read More.

Demolition of former TGI Friday’s makes way for Chick-Fil-A in Big Flats

Tuesday, April 21 by Pat McDonald

Demolition is underway at the former TGI Friday's restaurant in Big Flats. The property on County Road 64 is expected to be home to a new Chick-Fil-A franchise. The popular fast food chain's plans are currently before the Chemung County Planning Board. If it gets final approval,... Read More.

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Ithaca woman sentenced to years in state prison for 2023 fatal crash

Sunday, April 19 by Pat McDonald

An Ithaca woman will spend years in state prison for her role in a fatal crash in 2023. According to the Chemung County District Attorney’s Office, 43-year-old Juria Vanness was sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 years in state prison for causing the crash that... Read More.

Applications open for New York State Cooling Assistance Benefit program

Sunday, April 19 by Pat McDonald

Applications for the New York State Cooling Assistance Benefit program are now open. The program helps eligible households buy and install air conditioners or fans to help them stay cool during the summer months. The price cannot be more than $800 with installation for a portable... Read More.

Chemung County Fair cancels Battle of the Bands

Sunday, April 19 by Pat McDonald

The Battle of the Bands at the Chemung County Fair has been canceled. In a Facebook post, Chemung County Fair officials said the cancellation was due to unforeseen circumstances. Officials said they will have an exciting surprise announcement about the Chemung County Fair in the near... Read More.

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Pennsylvania man facing charges after Elmira traffic stop

Friday, April 17 by Pat McDonald

A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after a traffic stop in Elmira. According to the New York State Police, 27-year-old Marc Alan Bundy of Millmont, which is in Union County, has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, which is... Read More.

Microburst causes damage in Steuben County

Friday, April 17 by Pat McDonald

A microburst during a thunderstorm caused damage in Steuben County on Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, a severe thunderstorm produced a microburst with estimated peak winds between 90 and 100 miles per hour in the Town of Lindley. A microburst is a... Read More.

Man acquitted of rape in Yates County

Thursday, April 16 by Pat McDonald

A man who is a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Germany was recently acquitted of two felony rape charges in Yates County Court. Thomas Plan was found not guilty of the charges following a week-long jury trial last month. Plan was arrested on Aug.... Read More.

Elmira-Corning

Corning teacher, coach facing child endangerment charges

Chemung County Sheriff’s Office participating in Drug Take Back Day

Elmira teen facing gun charges after allegedly pointing gun at another teen

Brand Park splash pad project moving forward

Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stone tribute bands coming to LECOM Event Center

Demolition of former TGI Friday’s makes way for Chick-Fil-A in Big Flats

Ithaca woman sentenced to years in state prison for 2023 fatal crash

Applications open for New York State Cooling Assistance Benefit program

Chemung County Fair cancels Battle of the Bands

Pennsylvania man facing charges after Elmira traffic stop

Microburst causes damage in Steuben County

Man acquitted of rape in Yates County

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