Chemung County Archives - Page 53 of 89

Corning art programs to receive grants

Monday, January 29 by Pat McDonald

CORNING -- Two art programs in Corning will be receiving money from the National Endowment for the Arts.According to Congressman Nick Langworthy, the American Dance Asylum, Inc. will receive $10,000 while the Rockwell Museum’s Alley Art Project is set to get $25,000.The Rockwell Museum... Read More.

Gus Macker tournament coming to Corning, Elmira

Monday, January 29 by Pat McDonald

A nationwide basketball tournament is coming to Corning and Elmira over the next two summers.Corning’s Gaffer District and Elmira Downtown Development have announced that the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held in their communities.The Gus Macker Tournament, which started in 1974 and... Read More.

Watkins Glen Italian Festival canceled, will return in 2025

Wednesday, January 24 by Pat McDonald

WATKINS GLEN -- The Watkins Glen Italian Festival will not happen in 2024 after the event’s committee was unable to secure an amusement ride company.According to a post on their Facebook page, the Italian American Festival Committee said they had exhausted their efforts to... Read More.

Two businesses looking to open legal cannabis operations in Horseheads

Wednesday, January 24 by Pat McDonald

HORSEHEADS -- Two businesses are looking to start up legal cannabis operations in the Village of Horseheads.According to WENY-TV, both businesses are applying for special use permits, which starts with getting approval from the Village Planning Board.At a meeting on Monday, Upstate Craft Cannabis’... Read More.

Guthrie Corning Hospital recognized for high-quality maternity care

Tuesday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

CORNING – Guthrie Corning Hospital has been designated as a Blue Distinction Centers+ (BDC+) for Maternity Care by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.  According to a press release from Guthrie, BDC+ designated facilities deliver quality care, safely... Read More.

Bath man arrested after woman’s body found in motel

Tuesday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

BATH -- A Bath man is in police custody after the body of a woman was found in a Super 8 motel in Bath on Thursday, Jan. 18.According to police, 49-year-old Richard Seager of Bath has been charged with criminally negligent homicide, a Class... Read More.

Local business hosting fundraiser for Elmira Animal Shelter

Tuesday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

ELMIRA -- Barb’s Soups on Café will be holding a fundraiser for the Elmira Animal Shelter in February.The fundraiser will be a breakfast event that will take place on Sunday, February 11 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the café, which is located at... Read More.

School Closings & Delays for January 23, 2024

Tuesday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

The following school districts are closed or operating on a two-hour delay today (Tuesday, Jan. 23) due to weather conditions:Athens - ClosedSayre - Closed (Flexible Instruction Day)Epiphany - ClosedWaverly - ClosedSpencer-Van Etten - ClosedTroy - Closed (Flexible Instruction Day)Towanda - ClosedNorthern Tier Career Center... Read More.

Arnot Ogden Medical Center receives $2.6 million grant

Monday, January 15 by Pat McDonald

ELMIRA -- Congressman Nick Langworthy has announced that the Arnot Ogden Medical Center has received a grant from FEMA for just over $2.6 million.According to FEMA, this grant will fund the enhancement of the emergency power system at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira.The... Read More.

Sayre VFW to host Valley Idol 2024

Friday, January 12 by Dave Radigan

SAYRE – The Sayre VFW Post 1536 and Thomas James Entertainment have announced that Valley Idol 2024 will be held March 23 and 30, April 6 and the finale on April 13.Try Outs are March 9 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and March... Read More.

Southern Tier Memorial wrestling tournament returning to First Arena this weekend

Thursday, January 11 by Pat McDonald

Courtesy of Valley Sports ReportELMIRA — The second annual Southern Tier Memorial wrestling tournament is set for Friday and Saturday here at the First Area, with 36 teams in the field, including, Sayre, SVEC, Tioga, Waverly, and new this year, Athens.Joining Athens as newcomers to... Read More.

Radigan Media Group officially adds 94 Rock, WOKN and WELM to family of stations

Tuesday, January 9 by Pat McDonald

ELMIRA -- Last week, the Radigan Media Group of family-owned local radio stations got a little bit bigger. After a year-long lease arrangement, we officially closed on the purchase of 94 Rock WLVY, Today's Hot New Country 99.5 WOKN, and 1410 WELM.These 3 stations,... Read More.