Garbage truck catches fire on I-86 in Chemung

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

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.

Fire damages house on Elmira’s southside

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.

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

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.

Elmira Fest returns to Grove Park this weekend

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.

Chemung County restarting Adopt-A-Highway program

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.