Chemung County Archives - Page 40 of 89

Elmira woman killed in farming accident in Chemung

Tuesday, August 20 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira woman was killed following a farming accident that occurred in the Town of Chemung in early August.According to the New York State Police, 56-year-old Tammy L. Marler was killed after she was struck by a tractor while the operator was attempting to... Read More.

Colorado man arrested for shooting at car during road rage incident on 86

Thursday, August 15 by Pat McDonald

A Colorado man was arrested after he allegedly shot at a car on Interstate 86 in Big Flats on Monday afternoon.According to the New York State Police, 40-year-old Jacob R. Heckman of Denver, was driving a Dodge Dakota with Colorado plates when he shot... Read More.

Harris Hill Pool to close for season after this weekend

Wednesday, August 14 by Pat McDonald

Chemung County has announced that the Harris Hill Pool will be closing at the end of this weekend.The pool’s last day will be Sunday, Aug. 18 and it will close at 7 p.m. People who have season passes for the pool can use them... Read More.

Elmira Jazz Festival set for this weekend

Tuesday, August 13 by Pat McDonald

The 13th annual Ferrario Elmira Jazz Festival will return to Thorne Street Park this weekend.The event will be held on Saturday with gates opening at 11 a.m. and performances set to begin at noon.This year’s festival will feature music by Top Shelf, Marcus Johnson,... Read More.

Firefighters rescue dog from fire in Watkins Glen

Monday, August 12 by Pat McDonald

Firefighters were able to rescue a dog from a house fire in Watkins Glen on Sunday.According to WENY-TV, the fire broke out at around 11 a.m. on 11th street in Watkins Glen.A dog was found unconscious inside the home. Firefighters immediately started CPR and... Read More.

Horseheads police officer will not be disciplined following Elmira after party incident

Monday, August 12 by Pat McDonald

The Horseheads Police Officer who was seen on video striking a man who was on the ground during an incident in Elmira on Aug. 4 will not be disciplined.According to the Horseheads Police Department, all officers’ actions were deemed appropriate after reviewing all videos,... Read More.

Flood watch in effect in Twin Tiers

Friday, August 9 by Pat McDonald

A flood watch is in effect from Friday morning through early Saturday morning throughout the Twin Tiers due to Tropical Storm Debby.The flood watch will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday and run through 2 a.m. on Saturday in Bradford County in Pennsylvania and... Read More.

Former Addison clerk sentenced to 3 to 9 years in state prison for theft

Friday, August 9 by Pat McDonald

The former Addison Village Clerk who stole more than a million dollars from the village was sentenced to state prison on Wednesday.According to WENY-TV, 56-year-old Ursula Stone was sentenced to three to nine years in state prison for the theft, which took place over... Read More.

NASCAR driver to appear at Bike The Glen event next week

Thursday, August 8 by Pat McDonald

NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman will be joining fans and taking a lap around Watkins Glen International at a slightly slower pace than he’s accustomed to as part of Bike the Glen on Wednesday, August 14.Bowman qualified for the Playoffs by virtue of... Read More.

Investigation into incident involving Horseheads police officer, suspect underway

Thursday, August 8 by Pat McDonald

An investigation is currently underway into a Horseheads Police Officer who was seen striking an individual while they were on the ground during an incident in Elmira last weekend.According to WETM, the altercation occurred during a large after party on the 400 block of... Read More.

Elmira man facing charges for break-in at JCPenney

Wednesday, August 7 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira man has been indicted on charges related to a break-in at the JCPenney store at the Arnot Mall last month.According to WETM, 61-year-old Eric J. Williams was indicted by a Chemung County Grand Jury on the charges of third-degree burglary and second-degree... Read More.

Food Bank of the Southern Tier to receive $400,000 grant

Tuesday, August 6 by Pat McDonald

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier will receive a large grant from New York State to purchase new equipment.State Senator Lea Webb has announced that the local organization would get $400,000 from the New York State Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability and Technology Program.The... Read More.