Chemung County Archives - Page 22 of 89

No injuries reported from Steuben County fire

Friday, January 31 by Dave Radigan

A fire broke out at a home in Steuben County on Tuesday night.According to WENY-TV, the fire started shortly after midnight at a home on State Route 226 in Bradford.The house was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived. Multiple fire departments responded to the scene.There... Read More.

NY State Police identify human remains found in Chemung

Wednesday, January 29 by Pat McDonald

The New York State Police has identified the human remains that were found in Chemung back in September.According to police, the remains belong to 22-year-old Elmira resident Matthew Barber, who went missing in 2020.The skeletal remains were found along the Chemung River on Sept.... Read More.

Public health alert issued for Wegmans chicken nuggets

Wednesday, January 29 by Pat McDonald

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food and Safety Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for frozen, fully cooked Wegman’s breaded chicken breast nuggets.The FSIS reported that the nuggets may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically bone fragments. The nuggets were produced on... Read More.

Elmira man already serving life for murder, sentenced for 2021 kidnapping

Wednesday, January 29 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira man who was previously convicted for the torture and murder of a man in 2021 has now been sentenced for kidnapping another person.According to the Chemung County District Attorney’s Office, 29-year-old Eddie Marte was sentenced Friday to an additional 20 years for... Read More.

Former Steuben County ADA sentenced on child porn charges

Tuesday, January 28 by Pat McDonald

A former Steuben County Assistant District Attorney has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for possession of child pornography.66-year-old Corning resident James Miller pleaded guilty to the crimes back in May.The investigation began back in 2021 when New York State Police got a... Read More.

Chemung County’s first legal cannabis dispensary opens in Elmira

Tuesday, January 28 by Pat McDonald

The first ever legal cannabis dispensary has opened its doors in Chemung County.The Dabber Hashery opened on Jan. 17 at 1051 College Avenue in Elmira.The dispensary is known as a micro business, which allows it to bring product from farm to table.According to WETM-TV,... Read More.

45th annual Scholarship Challenge kicks off on Feb. 8

Monday, January 27 by Pat McDonald

The 45th annual Scholarship Challenge will kick off on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Sayre Theatre.16 high school teams from across the Twin Tiers will compete for $5,000 in prize money and the coveted Kwasnoski Cup.The high school competition will be held over five weeks... Read More.

Man sentenced to over 40 years in prison for Elmira murder, attempted murder

Monday, January 27 by Pat McDonald

The man convicted of killing an Elmira man and attacking a woman has been sentenced to over four decades in prison.According to WENY-TV, 51-year-old James Lee attacked two people at a home on Oak Street in Elmira in May of 2018. Lee killed Shida... Read More.

Ice issues force Elmira Aviators to cancel game

Monday, January 27 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira Aviators had to cancel their scheduled game against Rochester on Friday night due to ice issues.According to the LECOM Event Center, a drop in voltage from the electrical supplier caused the ice plant to shut down in the middle of the night... Read More.

Van Etten man facing charges following traffic stop

Thursday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

A Van Etten man is facing several charges after he was allegedly found with crystal meth and high-capacity ammo-feeding devices.According to the New York State Police, 49-year-old Robert J. Durfey has been charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class C... Read More.

Seneca County Sheriff’s Office: Charging device caused massive fire in Ovid

Thursday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

A charging device in an electrical outlet has been determined to have started the massive fire in Ovid on Tuesday night.According to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, a resident reported plugging in the device and noticed it smoking a few hours later.The fire destroyed... Read More.

Man injured in car vs. electric scooter accident

Thursday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

One person was injured when they were hit by a car in Elmira on Wednesday.According to WETM-TV, the incident occurred at the intersection of South Main Street and West Hudson Street at around 2:25 p.m.A man who was riding on an electric scooter was... Read More.