Stretch of highway officially designated Interstate 86

The New York State Department of Transportation has officially designated a stretch of State Route 17 in Broome and Tioga Counties as Interstate 86.The highway is now officially Interstate 86 between Exit 60 in Waverly and Exit 67 in Endicott.The 32-mile stretch was approved... Read More.

Sayre Elks Hoop Shoot set for this Sunday

The 2024 Sayre Elks Hoop Shoot will be held at the Athens High School gym on Sunday.This year’s event will once again feature a basketball clinic led by local high school coaches. Following the clinic, the players will be able to compete in the... Read More.

New York big game hunting season starts Saturday

New York hunters will be out in full force on Saturday as the regular firearms season for deer and bear begins.The season will run through Dec. 8.The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation estimates 470,000 licensed hunters will hit the woods and fields... Read More.

Elmira man facing arson charges

An Elmira man is facing arson charges following an incident on Wednesday night in Elmira.According to Elmira Police, 39-year-old David E. Hodder has been charged with arson in the third degree, a Class C felony.The charges stem from a fire at a vacant home... Read More.

Corning Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle campaign

The Salvation Army in Corning kicked off its Red Kettle campaign on Wednesday.The local Salvation Army is hoping to raise $70,000 this holiday season.The Red Kettle Campaign runs through Dec. 24th.Anyone who would like to volunteer can call 607-962-4681.

Athens’ Bronson to run at Bucknell

Athens senior Sara Bronson made her college choice official on Wednesday during a ceremony at the Athens High School gym with family, friends and coaches in attendance.Bronson will head to Division I Bucknell University next fall to compete in cross country and track and... Read More.

Broome County Festival of Lights kicks off tonight

Organizers for the Broome County Festival of Lights believe this year’s event will be the biggest and brightest yet.The Festival of Lights kicks off in Otsiningo Park in the Town of Dickinson on Thursday, Nov. 14 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 5.This year’s festival... Read More.