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Man arrested for $8.8K power tool theft

Sunday, October 19 by Matt Hicks

A Chemung County Jail inmate faces charges related to the Oct. 6 theft of $8,800 worth of power tools from a trailer in Southport. Chemung County deputies said the investigation led them to recover some of the stolen property at a Holdridge Street home in... Read More.

Strong Kids Safe Kids continues tradition of family fun, community information

Monday, August 25 by Matt Hicks

Strong Kids Safe Kids returned to the Chemung County Fairgrounds Saturday. The free and fun-filled event, held for the past 39 years, provided hands-on activities and entertainment for children, all while promoting community services in the interest of children’s health and safety, and strong family connections.... Read More.

Elmira man arrested following report of multiple gunshots, short pursuit

Friday, August 8 by Matt Hicks

An Elmira man was arrested following an investigation into multiple gunshots in the area of West Gray Street and Guinnip Avenue late Thursday evening.Elmira police responded to the scene around 10:42 p.m. where they found spent bullet casings and a loaded 9mm handgun. Police... Read More.

Elmira man arrested for allegedly selling stolen items at pawn shop

Friday, August 1 by Matt Hicks

An Elmira man is in the Chemung County Jail, accused of stealing items from a woman in Corning and selling them to a pawn shop in Elmira. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, 62-year-old Terence R. Vang also forged a check belonging to the... Read More.

Woman charged for sending explicit photos to minor

Monday, June 16 by Matt Hicks

A Town of Elmira woman faces charges for allegedly sending explicit photos to a 14-year-old boy. The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Anamaria E. Milazzo after a school resource officer at GST BOCES received a complaint about indecent material involving the minor. Investigators learned... Read More.

Elmira Police make arrest in shooting, ID man killed in other shooting

Friday, June 13 by By Matt Hicks

Elmira Police have made an arrest in connection with one of the two shootings that rocked the city Monday night. Police say 22-year-old Jayzell McCoy has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, tied to the shooting on the 900... Read More.

One dead following Elmira shooting

Wednesday, June 11 by By Matt Hicks

Elmira police say one person has died from a shooting on Monday, June 9.Around 8 p.m., police were called to the area of Pulaski Park for a report of gunshots with victims at the scene. Two people were transported to a local hospital for... Read More.

Local business hosting fundraiser for Elmira Animal Shelter

Tuesday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

ELMIRA -- Barb’s Soups on Café will be holding a fundraiser for the Elmira Animal Shelter in February.The fundraiser will be a breakfast event that will take place on Sunday, February 11 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the café, which is located at... Read More.

Chemung Canal Trust, NY’s oldest independent bank, celebrates 190th anniversary

Friday, October 27 by Bill Moyer

(Elmira, NY) - Sunday, October 22, marked Chemung Canal Trust Company’s (CCTC) 190th anniversary. The Bank, established in 1833, is New York State’s oldest locally owned and operated independent community bank.CCTC’s namesake, the Chemung Canal waterway, opened in 1833 to connect the Chemung River... Read More.

Community design opinions sought on Elmira’s Clemens Center Parkway

Tuesday, August 15 by Bill Moyer

The Elmira-Chemung Transportation Council (ECTC) will hold a Listening Session & Community Focus Group on Monday, August 21st from 5:00-6:00PM at the Steele Memorial Library. This free and open-to-the-public event will allow ECTC to gather valuable insights and feedback regarding a potential grant application... Read More.

One Big Day. Three Artists. One Cause: Ferrario Elmira Jazz Festival

Wednesday, August 9 by Bill Moyer

Join us for the 2023 Ferrario Elmira Jazz Festival, a celebration of jazz music in Upstate NY. Featuring multiple Grammy Award winning & Billboard charting Jazz artists: Ben Tankard, Carol Albert, and local favorite Top Shelf. What better way to celebrate summer than live music... Read More.

Tioga, Chemung Sen. O’Mara urge DiNapoli to keep eyes on Hochul’s migrant crisis

Friday, May 26 by Bill Moyer

(Albany, NY) - State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) joined Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and members of the Senate Republican Conference to urge state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to undertake a full, transparent, and public accounting of taxpayer dollars being spent on the... Read More.