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Schuyler County resident facing charges after standoff with police

Friday, August 30 by Pat McDonald

A man is facing several charges after an all-day standoff in Schuyler County on Wednesday. According to the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office, 43-year-old Dennis Thompson was arrested on Wednesday after a standoff with police at his home. Police were responding to the 3700 block of Cross... Read More.

Garbage truck catches fire on I-86 in Chemung

Thursday, August 29 by Pat McDonald

A garbage truck caught fire while traveling on Interstate 86 in Chemung on Wednesday morning. According to WETM-TV, the fire took place just after 9:30 a.m. in the westbound lane of 86 near Exit 59 in Chemung. A thick white smoke was seen billowing from... Read More.

Man involved in drive-by mini-bike shooting in Elmira sentenced

Wednesday, August 28 by Pat McDonald

The man accused of a drive-by-shooting while on a motorized mini-bike has been sentenced. According to WENY-TV, 26-year-old Reginald McBridge was sentenced to 15 years and five years of post-released supervision following his plea to second degree attempted murder. McBride was driving a motorized mini-bike when... Read More.

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Elmira PD: Victim stabbed in eye during assault on West Water Street

Tuesday, August 27 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira Police Department is investigating an assault where one victim was stabbed in the eye. The incident occurred just after 10 p.m. on Sunday on the 200 block of West Water Street. Officers found a victim who told them he had been stabbed in the... Read More.

Suspects accused of injuring Chemung County Sheriff’s investigator back in court

Tuesday, August 27 by Pat McDonald

The two people who are accused of injuring Chemung County Sheriff’s Investigator Michael Theetge back in March were in court on Monday. According to WENY-TV, Dominick Haley and Fatiuana Massaline were in Chemung County Court to continue plea negotiations with the district attorney’s office. The two... Read More.

Chemung County to begin accepting reservations for winter storage on Sept. 4

Monday, August 26 by Pat McDonald

The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department will begin taking reservations for winter storage on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Storage space is available from Oct. 15 to April 15 at the Chemung County Fairgrounds. The fee is determined by the length of the item being stored,... Read More.

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Fire damages house on Elmira’s southside

Monday, August 26 by Pat McDonald

A house on Elmira’s southside caught fire on Sunday afternoon. According to WETM-TV, a fire started at a two-story home on the 500 block of Thompson Street just after 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Firefighters quickly arrived on the scene and reported heavy fire on the back... Read More.

Former Chemung County Sheriff Patrick Patterson passes away

Friday, August 23 by Pat McDonald

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of former Sheriff Patrick Patterson. Patterson passed away on Aug. 16th at the age of 75 after dealing with liver cancer for many years. He served in the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office from 1968 to 1978 before... Read More.

Elmira man charged with murder of 21-year-old man

Friday, August 23 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira man has been indicted for the murder of a 21-year-old man back in June. According to WETM-TV, Marcus A. Jones-Snyder has been charged with murder in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and criminal possession of a... Read More.

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Elmira Fest returns to Grove Park this weekend

Thursday, August 22 by Pat McDonald

Elmira Fest will return to Grove Park in Elmira this weekend. The two-day event will feature family activities, food, games, face painting and live entertainment. There will also be a variety of prizes given out during the event, including bill pays, gas cards, kid’s toys and... Read More.

Guthrie, Elmira College announce new partnership for health services on campus

Thursday, August 22 by Pat McDonald

Elmira College and Guthrie have announced a new partnership for on-campus health services that ensures quality healthcare services for EC students. Through the agreement, Guthrie medical professionals will provide primary health services to all EC students at the EC Clarke Health Center on campus. The Guthrie... Read More.

Chemung County restarting Adopt-A-Highway program

Wednesday, August 21 by Pat McDonald

Chemung County is restarting an Adopt-A-Highway program where residents and businesses can help keep the county clean. The county is looking for individuals, businesses and organizations to adopt a section of the highway and commit to keeping it litter free through regular clean-up activities. Participants will... Read More.

Chemung County

Schuyler County resident facing charges after standoff with police

Garbage truck catches fire on I-86 in Chemung

Man involved in drive-by mini-bike shooting in Elmira sentenced

Elmira PD: Victim stabbed in eye during assault on West Water Street

Suspects accused of injuring Chemung County Sheriff’s investigator back in court

Chemung County to begin accepting reservations for winter storage on Sept. 4

Fire damages house on Elmira’s southside

Former Chemung County Sheriff Patrick Patterson passes away

Elmira man charged with murder of 21-year-old man

Elmira Fest returns to Grove Park this weekend

Guthrie, Elmira College announce new partnership for health services on campus

Chemung County restarting Adopt-A-Highway program

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