Chemung County Archives - Page 18 of 89

Corning receives $480,000 to upgrade wastewater treatment plant

Wednesday, March 5 by Pat McDonald

The City of Corning has been awarded $480,000 to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant.According to Congressman Nick Langworthy’s Office, the funding is being provided by the EPA as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act.The upgrades will help the Corning wastewater treatment plant comply with... Read More.

Suspect accused of injuring Chemung County Sheriff’s investigator pleads guilty

Tuesday, March 4 by Pat McDonald

One of the suspects who is accused of injuring a Chemung County Sheriff’s Investigator last March has pleaded guilty.According to WENY-TV, Dominick Haley pleaded guilty to assault of a police officer, assault in the second degree and petit larceny.Police say Haley allegedly tried to... Read More.

Corrections officers continue strike despite threats of termination

Tuesday, March 4 by Pat McDonald

The New York State Corrections Officers strike entered its 15th day on Monday, despite threats from the state that they would be fired if they didn’t return to work.The officers were told that if returned to work by this past Saturday they would avoid punishment,... Read More.

Middle school teams to compete in Scholarship Challenge this weekend

Tuesday, March 4 by Pat McDonald

The 45th annual Scholarship Challenge will continue this weekend with a middle school competition.Teams from Athens, Grace Christian Academy, Northeast Bradford, Sayre, Spencer-Van Etten, Tioga, Waverly, Wellsboro and Wyalusing will compete on the Sayre Theatre stage on Saturday.The high school challenge will wrap up next... Read More.

Defending champion Northeast Bradford secures spot in Scholarship Challenge finals

Monday, March 3 by Pat McDonald

The finals are set for the 45th annual Scholarship Challenge.The defending champion Northeast Bradford Panthers secured the fourth and final spot in the March 15th finals with a pair of wins on Saturday at the Sayre Theatre.Northeast beat Elmira in the first match, while... Read More.

New York State issuing termination letters to striking corrections officers

Monday, March 3 by Pat McDonald

The corrections officers who are striking at the Elmira Correctional Facility and others across the state of New York received a text from the New York State Office of Employee Relations threatening that if they did not return to work, they will be fired.The... Read More.

Painted Post woman accused of stealing from Corning PTA, union

Sunday, March 2 by Pat McDonald

A Painted Post woman is facing charges after she allegedly stole money from two organizations connected with the Corning-Painted Post School District.According to the New York State Police, 35-year-old Kari Warner was charged with grand larceny in connection with stealing more than $45,000 from... Read More.

Elmira grad Gentile scores 1,000th career college point

Sunday, March 2 by Pat McDonald

Elmira High School grad Morgan Gentile reached a major milestone on the college hardwoods on Wednesday night.Gentile, who is a grad student and guard for the Edinoboro University women’s basketball team, scored her 1,000th career college point in a win over Slippery Rock.Gentile spent her... Read More.

Scholarship Challenge continues on Saturday

Thursday, February 27 by Pat McDonald

The 45th annual Scholarship Challenge will continue this weekend.Teams from Athens, Elmira, Northeast Bradford and Wyalusing will compete on the Sayre Theatre stage on Saturday. One of those four teams will join Notre Dame, Sayre and Towanda in the finals on March 15th.Over the... Read More.

Elmira man accused of sexually assaulting teenage girl

Thursday, February 27 by Pat McDonald

A 33-year-old Elmira man is facing charges after he allegedly sexually assaulted a teenage girl.According to Elmira Police, Kyle Tice was allegedly in the car with a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing. The victim told police that Tice was abusing her.The suspect is... Read More.

Fire breaks out in Elmira Heights

Thursday, February 27 by Pat McDonald

A fire broke out at a home in Elmira Heights on Wednesday night.According to WENY-TV, the fire broke out at around 6 p.m. with firefighters working to contain the blaze to the first floor of the home.No further information was immediately released.

Woman indicted after allegedly driving high with kids in car

Wednesday, February 26 by Pat McDonald

A woman has been indicted after she allegedly drove while high with two kids in the car.According to WETM-TV, Cassandra N. Allwood was indicted on two counts of felony aggravated driving while intoxicated, and one count of driving while ability impaired.The charges stem from... Read More.