Chemung County Archives - Page 46 of 89

Chemung County Jail inmate arrested for assaulting another inmate

Wednesday, May 29 by Pat McDonald

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a 28-year-old Elmira man for felony assault in the second degree following an incident at the Chemung County Jail. According to police, on April 1, Lemont R. Pinckney allegedly struck another inmate with a closed... Read More.

Waverly grades 5 to 12 will be online today due to power issues

Wednesday, May 29 by Pat McDonald

The Waverly Central School District is still dealing with a power outage which means grades 5 through 12 will be online only today. Pre-k through fourth grade at Elm Street and Lincoln Street schools are in person with regular after-school programming. According to superintendent Dr. Eric... Read More.

Village of Waverly receives $4.5 million from NY Forward grant program

Tuesday, May 28 by Pat McDonald

The Village of Waverly has received a $4.5 million grant from NY Forward. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced earlier this month that Waverly was one of the communities throughout the state to receive funding from the program. NY Forward Building on the momentum of the State's successful... Read More.

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Power outage forces early dismissal for grades 5-12 in Waverly

Tuesday, May 28 by Pat McDonald

The Waverly Central School District will be having an early dismissal at 10:45 a.m. today for grades 5 through 12 due to a power outage, according to Waverly Superintendent Dr. Eric Knolles. Students in pre-k through fourth grade will have a regular school day.

Hikers rescued from Watkins Glen State Park following landslide

Tuesday, May 28 by Pat McDonald

A group of hikers was rescued from the Watkins Glen State Park Gorge Trail following a landslide that occurred on Saturday night. According to the Watkins Glen Fire Department, a report of people trapped on the trail near Medical Marker 13 came in at around... Read More.

Elmira PD releases name of shooting victim

Tuesday, May 28 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira Police Department has identified the victim in the fatal shooting at Gush’s Thirsty Bear last week. According to police, 44-year-old Norman D. Cherry died at the hospital after being shot outside of the Washington Avenue bar at around 10:50 p.m. on Monday, May... Read More.

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Veteran man arrested following March explosion

Monday, May 27 by Pat McDonald

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Veteran man following an investigation into an explosion that occurred in the Town of Veteran back in March. According to police, 42-year-old Bryon J. Schwartz has been charged with felony criminal possession of a... Read More.

First-ever Finger Lakes Hot Air Balloon and Music Festival set for September

Monday, May 27 by Pat McDonald

Tickets are now available for the first-ever Finger Lakes Hot Air Balloon and Music Festival. The inaugural event will be held September 27th through September 29th at Castel Grisch Winery, located at 3380 County Road 28 in Watkins Glen. There will be hot air balloons, live music,... Read More.

Corning voters reject school budget; Elmira, Elmira Heights and Horseheads budgets pass

Thursday, May 23 by Pat McDonald

Voters in the Corning-Painted Post School District rejected the district’s proposed $139 million budget with a 4.97 percent tax increase on Tuesday. Since the tax cap is at 2.97 percent, the school district’s budget needed at least 60 percent of the vote for it to... Read More.

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Elmira PD investigating shooting incident on Spaulding Street

Thursday, May 23 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred late Tuesday night. According to police, a report of gun shots on Spaulding Street came in just after 11 p.m. on Tuesday. A description of a vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed... Read More.

Elmira Police investigating homicide outside Washington Ave. business

Tuesday, May 21 by Dave Radigan

The Elmira Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday night on Washington Ave. Police responded to a report of a confirmed shooting with a victim outside of Gush’s Thirsty Bear at approximately 10:52 p.m. on Monday. Upon arrival no victim was located at... Read More.

Corning native McNaney, West grad Tillman help Maryland reach lacrosse Final Four

Tuesday, May 21 by Dave Radigan

Corning native Logan McNaney recorded 11 saves to help the Maryland men’s lacrosse squad beat Duke and reach the NCAA Final Four. McNaney and the seventh seeded Terrapins rallied to beat the No. 2 Blue Devils to reach the Final Four for the third time... Read More.

Chemung County

Chemung County Jail inmate arrested for assaulting another inmate

Waverly grades 5 to 12 will be online today due to power issues

Village of Waverly receives $4.5 million from NY Forward grant program

Power outage forces early dismissal for grades 5-12 in Waverly

Hikers rescued from Watkins Glen State Park following landslide

Elmira PD releases name of shooting victim

Veteran man arrested following March explosion

First-ever Finger Lakes Hot Air Balloon and Music Festival set for September

Corning voters reject school budget; Elmira, Elmira Heights and Horseheads budgets pass

Elmira PD investigating shooting incident on Spaulding Street

Elmira Police investigating homicide outside Washington Ave. business

Corning native McNaney, West grad Tillman help Maryland reach lacrosse Final Four

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