Chemung County Archives - Page 25 of 89

Southern Tier Orthodontics shuts down, declaring bankruptcy

Friday, January 3 by Pat McDonald

An orthodontist office in Elmira has closed its doors for good and is declaring bankruptcy. Patients of Southern Tier Orthodontics learned on Thursday that the office is closing due to personal and financial reasons. Orthodontist Jason Horn informed patients that they will have to seek care... Read More.

Elmira PD investigating shots fired on West Third Street

Friday, January 3 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira Police Department is investigating a report of shots fired in the early morning hours on Wednesday. Officers responded to the 400 block of West Third Street at around 4:50 a.m. on Jan. 1 for a report of gunshots. Police spoke with witnesses who said... Read More.

Several people rescued from Corning apartment fire

Tuesday, December 31 by Pat McDonald

Several people were rescued from a burning apartment building in Corning on Monday morning. According to WENY-TV, firefighters responded to a building on Chestnut Street at around 11:45 a.m. for a reported fire with people possibly trapped in an upstairs apartment. Eyewitnesses reported that a small... Read More.

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Painted Post man facing charges after domestic incident

Tuesday, December 31 by Pat McDonald

A Painted Post man has been charged after he allegedly threatened another person with a knife. According to police, 32-year-old Robert J. Porter was arrested on Monday following a domestic incident in the village of Painted Post. Porter was charged with aggravated family offense, a Class... Read More.

Chemung County Sheriff’s Deputy injured in I-86 incident

Monday, December 30 by Pat McDonald

A Chemung County Sheriff’s deputy was injured after a tractor trailer hit a patrol vehicle that was parked at the scene of another crash on Interstate 86 on Friday.’ The sheriff’s deputy sustained minor injuries after the patrol vehicle was hit near the Town of... Read More.

Fire destroys house in Erwin

Monday, December 30 by Pat McDonald

A home was destroyed on Christmas Eve morning in the Town of Erwin. According to WENY-TV, the fire occurred just after 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24 on Mill Street. The fire was brought under control a little before 11:30 a.m. The home has been condemned following... Read More.

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Steuben County man facing assault, robbery charges

Tuesday, December 24 by Pat McDonald

A 40-year-old Steuben County man is facing several charges following an investigation into a reported rape in Dansville back in September. According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, Jamie Wolfanger of Dansville, was charged with assault, gang assault, robbery, criminal use of a firearm, grand... Read More.

Arctic League raises over $189,000 to buy Christmas presents for Chemung County kids

Monday, December 23 by Pat McDonald

The Arctic League closed its big book on Friday, capping another successful year of fundraising to give kids a special Christmas. Elmira Police Officers delivered the final donation of $2,500 to help the local non-profit organization finish the year with more than $189,000 in donations.... Read More.

Elmira man accused of luring minor

Friday, December 20 by Pat McDonald

A 31-year-old Elmira man has been arrested for allegedly trying to have sex with at least one minor. According to WENY-TV, Jacob Brewer allegedly contacted a 16-year-old girl through social media and gave out his phone number to the victim. Police said the suspect tried to... Read More.

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Big Lots to hold “going out of business” sale at all locations

Friday, December 20 by Pat McDonald

Big Lots has announced a going out of business sale at all remaining locations. The Columbus, Ohio based company previously said they would sell its assets to Nexus Capital Management, but that sale fell through. The discount furniture and home décor retailer has more than 900... Read More.

Finger Lakes Distilling opens new facility in Newfield

Friday, December 20 by Pat McDonald

Finger Lakes Distilling has announced a second location, which will become home to its bottling operations. The new location is located at 1143 Elmira Road in Newfield and will also feature a tasting room with craft cocktails and flights as well as bottle sales and... Read More.

Painted Post woman wins $3 million on $10 scratch-off ticket

Friday, December 20 by Pat McDonald

A Painted Post woman recently won $3 million dollars on a scratch-off ticket. According to the New York State Lottery, the woman bought the $10 Xtreme Cash scratch-off ticket at the Painted Post Walmart. After state and federal withholdings, she received a lump sum of over... Read More.

Chemung County

Southern Tier Orthodontics shuts down, declaring bankruptcy

Elmira PD investigating shots fired on West Third Street

Several people rescued from Corning apartment fire

Painted Post man facing charges after domestic incident

Chemung County Sheriff’s Deputy injured in I-86 incident

Fire destroys house in Erwin

Steuben County man facing assault, robbery charges

Arctic League raises over $189,000 to buy Christmas presents for Chemung County kids

Elmira man accused of luring minor

Big Lots to hold “going out of business” sale at all locations

Finger Lakes Distilling opens new facility in Newfield

Painted Post woman wins $3 million on $10 scratch-off ticket

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