Chemung County Archives - Page 2 of 89

Part of Clemens Center Parkway to see speed limit reduced

Wednesday, August 27 by Pat McDonald

One of the most traveled roads in Elmira will soon have a reduced speed limit.According to the New York State Department of Transportation, a section of the Clemens Center Parkway from East Second Street to the end of the Clemens Center Bridge will be... Read More.

NY woman accused of stabbing man in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

Tuesday, August 26 by Pat McDonald

A New York woman is facing felony charges after she allegedly stabbed a man in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.According to the Pennsylvania State Police, 52-year-old Pine City resident Tara Jo Cusick stabbed a 56-year-old man at around 9:15 pm on Friday, Aug. 22nd in Jackson... Read More.

Elmira contractor accused of taking money and not finishing jobs

Tuesday, August 26 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira man is facing felony charges following a New York State Police investigation into multiple home improvement fraud complaints.According to police, 28-year-old Bradley S. Baldwin has been charged with felony grand larceny in the third degree, scheme to defraud in the first degree... 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.

Newtown Battlefield anniversary celebrates history

Sunday, August 24 by Matt Hicks

Newtown Battlefield State Park celebrated the 246th anniversary of the Battle of Newtown Saturday. Reenactors helped tell the story of the Battle of Newtown in 1779, a decisive Revolutionary War battle where Gen. John Sullivan’s troops defeated British and Iroquois forces. They also provided the... Read More.

Car vs. cow accident on Interstate 86

Thursday, August 21 by Pat McDonald

Firefighters from Wellsburg and Elmira responded to a car vs. cow accident on Interstate 86 on Thursday evening.The accident occurred on I-86 East near the Newtown Battlefield State Park.A blue Toyota SUV suffered major damage from the accident.No other information has been reported at... Read More.

94 Rock, WOKN Stuff the Bus campaign continues at Hesselson’s

Thursday, August 21 by Pat McDonald

The 94 Rock and WOKN Stuff the Bus campaign continues this week at Hesselson's in Elmira Heights.The school supply drive, which is brought to you by Hesselson’s, the Hilliard Corporation, 94 Rock and WOKN, will run through Friday, Aug. 22.School supplies and monetary donations... Read More.

Work truck crashes into house in Horseheads

Thursday, August 21 by Pat McDonald

A work truck crashed into a home in Horseheads on Tuesday morning.The accident occurred at around 9:30 a.m. on Lake Road in Horseheads.The truck went off the road, hit a utility pole and the front porch of a house before crashing into a vacant... Read More.

NASCAR confirms 2026 races at Watkins Glen will be held in May

Thursday, August 21 by Pat McDonald

The NASCAR race weekend at Watkins Glen International will have a fresh look in 2026 as the early-season hopes of NASCAR’s three national series will spring up at the historic road course over Mother’s Day weekend in May, NASCAR announced on Wednesday as it released its full schedule for... Read More.

Report: NASCAR race at Watkins Glen moving to May in 2026

Wednesday, August 20 by Pat McDonald

It appears the NASCAR race at Watkins Glen International will once again be moved to a new date.The New York Times has reported that the race at The Glen will be moved from its traditional August date to Mother's Day weekend in May of... Read More.

Body discovered in Cayuga Lake following kayak accident

Tuesday, August 19 by Pat McDonald

The body of a person who went missing on Cayuga Lake over the weekend was discovered on Monday.According to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, two people went out on the lake in a kayak at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday when it capsized.One person... Read More.

Chipotle coming to Corning area

Tuesday, August 19 by Pat McDonald

The Southern Tier will soon be getting another major fast food restaurant.According to WENY-TV, a new Chipotle Mexican Grill will soon be going into a building in the Village of Riverside.The Chipotle will join the Starbucks and Jersey Mike’s Subs in the building at... Read More.