Chemung County Archives - Page 6 of 89

Gus Macker basketball tournament returns to Elmira this weekend

Thursday, July 17 by Pat McDonald

Festivities for the annual Gus Macker Basketball Tournament will kick off in downtown Elmira on Friday.Starting today, North Main Street will be closed between West Water Street and West Church Street. West Gray Street will also be closed between College Avenue and the Centretown... Read More.

Eldridge Park hosting car show this weekend

Wednesday, July 16 by Pat McDonald

Eldridge Park will be hosting its second car show of 2025 this weekend.The free show will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday at the park, which is located at 96 Eldridge Park Drive in Elmira.All vehicles participating will now be directed... Read More.

Lowman man charged with stealing thousands from Pennsylvania trucking company

Tuesday, July 15 by Pat McDonald

A Lowman man has been arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from a Pennsylvania trucking company.According to the Chemung County Sheriff's Office, 36-year-old John Bowman has been charged with felony grand larceny.He is accused of using a company gas card from Moore Trucking... Read More.

Battle of the Bands continues this weekend

Tuesday, July 15 by Pat McDonald

The Battle of the Bands continues this weekend in Horseheads.The second of two preliminary rounds will be held at the Chemung County Fairgrounds on Saturday.Gates will open at 3 p.m. with bands starting to hit the stage at 4. Tickets are just $5 for... Read More.

One person arrested in connection with Elmira shooting over holiday weekend

Monday, July 14 by Pat McDonald

One man has been arrested in connection with the shooting that injured two people over the July 4th weekend in Elmira.According to Elmira Police, Benjamin N. Greene has been charged with attempted murder in the second degree and criminal use of a firearm in... Read More.

Elmira man facing charges over deadly crash in New Jersey

Monday, July 14 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira man has been arrested on several charges in connection with a crash in New Jersey that killed a 16-year-old back in February.According to the Bergen County District Attorney's Office, 21-year-old Ryan D. Chambers was arrested on July 1st and charged with four... Read More.

Elmira man charged with burglary at former O’Briens Inn

Friday, July 11 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira man was arrested on Wednesday following a reported burglary at the former O'Briens Inn.According to the Chemung County Sheriff's Office, 49-year-old Richard Brennan has been charged with burglary in the third degree, which is a Class D felony.Deputies responded to the former... Read More.

Elmira man arrested in Chemung County as fugitive from justice out of Pennsylvania

Friday, July 11 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira man has been arrested in Chemung County as a fugitive from justice out of Pennsylvania.According to the Chemung County Sheriff's Office, 30-year-old Kyle D. Lowry was wanted out of Bradford County for two counts of felony Criminal Use of a Communication Facility,... Read More.

Battle of the Bands returns this weekend in Horseheads

Friday, July 11 by Pat McDonald

The Battle of the Bands kicks off at the Chemung County Fairgrounds this weekend.The event will return to Horseheads with preliminary rounds on Saturday, July 12 and Saturday, July 19.Gates will open at 3 p.m. with bands starting to hit the stage at 4.... Read More.

Corning-Painted Post Airport receives $731,000 grant to improve runway

Friday, July 11 by Pat McDonald

The Corning-Painted Post Airport is receiving federal funding for runway improvements.According to Congressman Nick Langworthy, the local airport will get over $731,000 through an FAA Grant awarded to the Town of Erwin Industrial Development Agency.The money will go towards fixing over 3,200 feet of... Read More.

Bath man facing drug, trespass charges

Thursday, July 10 by Pat McDonald

A Bath man is facing charges in connection with a burglary last month.According to police, 33-year-old Zachariah Cole has been charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree, which is a Class D felony, and a misdemeanor count of criminal... Read More.