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State police identify victim who died in kayak accident

Wednesday, January 31 by Pat McDonald

SOUTHPORT -- New York State Police have identified the kayaker who died on Seeley Creek in Southport over the weekend. According to police, 44-year-old Shawn R. McWhorter of Pine City died after his kayak capsized at around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. McWhorter was eventually removed from... Read More.

Scholarship Challenge kicks off Saturday

Tuesday, January 30 by Pat McDonald

SAYRE -- The 44th annual Scholarship Challenge will return to the Sayre Theatre stage this Saturday, Feb. 3. The popular high school quiz show will be held every Saturday, starting at 10 a.m., through the finals on March 16th. Teams from Horseheads, Spencer-Van Etten, Sayre, Newark... Read More.

Police investigating death in Elmira

Tuesday, January 30 by Pat McDonald

ELMIRA -- The Elmira Police Department is investigating the death of a 47-year-old female who was found between East Hudson Street and Pennsylvania Avenue on Monday morning. The victim was located on the gravel shoulder of the Norfolk Southern Railway. The identity of the deceased... Read More.

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Corning art programs to receive grants

Monday, January 29 by Pat McDonald

CORNING -- Two art programs in Corning will be receiving money from the National Endowment for the Arts. According to Congressman Nick Langworthy, the American Dance Asylum, Inc. will receive $10,000 while the Rockwell Museum’s Alley Art Project is set to get $25,000. The Rockwell Museum... Read More.

Gus Macker tournament coming to Corning, Elmira

Monday, January 29 by Pat McDonald

A nationwide basketball tournament is coming to Corning and Elmira over the next two summers. Corning’s Gaffer District and Elmira Downtown Development have announced that the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held in their communities. The Gus Macker Tournament, which started in 1974 and... Read More.

Watkins Glen Italian Festival canceled, will return in 2025

Wednesday, January 24 by Pat McDonald

WATKINS GLEN -- The Watkins Glen Italian Festival will not happen in 2024 after the event’s committee was unable to secure an amusement ride company. According to a post on their Facebook page, the Italian American Festival Committee said they had exhausted their efforts to... Read More.

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Two businesses looking to open legal cannabis operations in Horseheads

Wednesday, January 24 by Pat McDonald

HORSEHEADS -- Two businesses are looking to start up legal cannabis operations in the Village of Horseheads. According to WENY-TV, both businesses are applying for special use permits, which starts with getting approval from the Village Planning Board. At a meeting on Monday, Upstate Craft Cannabis’... Read More.