Chemung County Archives - Page 7 of 89

Village of Horseheads to host Family Day this weekend

Tuesday, July 8 by Pat McDonald

The Village of Horseheads will host its annual Family Day this weekend.This free event will be held from 4 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday at Thorne Street Park in Horseheads.There will be inflatables, vendors and food. Families can also enjoy a free swim at... Read More.

Battle of the Bands kicks off on Saturday

Monday, July 7 by Pat McDonald

The Battle of the Bands is back in Chemung County.The event will return to the Chemung County Fairgrounds with performances on Saturday, July 12 and Saturday, July 19.Gates will open at 3 pm with bands starting to hit the stage at 4. Tickets are... Read More.

Two injured in weekend shooting in Elmira

Monday, July 7 by Pat McDonald

Two men were injured in a shooting incident in Elmira on Saturday morning.According to the Elmira Police Department, a large disturbance was reported at around 1:12 a.m. on Saturday morning in the area of Broadway Street and Mt. Zoar Street.More than 100 people were... Read More.

Van Etten man facing charges following incident in Montour Falls

Sunday, July 6 by Pat McDonald

A Van Etten man has been charged after police say he showed a gun during a dispute in Montour Falls last month.According to the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office, 24-year-old Joseph A. Clark has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second... Read More.

Elmira manufacturing business forced to pay nearly $150,000 in unpaid sick leave settlement

Wednesday, July 2 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira manufacturing business has been ordered to pay back nearly $150,000 as part of an unpaid sick leave settlement.SouthernTier Custom Fabricators, Inc., which manufactures sheet metal, was ordered to pay back the money in restitution to around 200 unionized workers, who were not... Read More.

Battle of the Bands returning to Chemung County

Tuesday, July 1 by Pat McDonald

Elmira’s Beecher returning to Boston Bruins on 1-year deal

Tuesday, July 1 by Pat McDonald

Elmira native Johnny Beecher is staying with the Boston Bruins.Beecher resigned with the Bruins this week with a one-year NHL contract through next season.The 24-year-old just finished up his second season in Boston after being drafted in the first round of the 2019 NHL... Read More.

Elmira-Corning Regional Airport receives over $2 million in grants for roof, other improvements

Monday, June 30 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira Corning Regional Airport has been awarded a major grant from the Federal Aviation Administration.The regional airport will receive over $1.5 million dollars for reconstructing an existing terminal building roof.The FAA also awarded an additional $615,000 grant to improve a snow removal equipment... Read More.

Bath man facing sexual assault charges

Monday, June 30 by Pat McDonald

A Bath man is facing charges after he allegedly broke into a home and sexually assaulted a woman earlier this month.According to the New York State Police, 48-year-old Loren R. Hil was arrested on Wednesday, June 18 and charged with burglary in the second... Read More.

Steuben County Sheriff’s Office warns public about phone scam

Thursday, June 26 by Pat McDonald

The Steuben County Sheriff's Office is warning local residents about a new phone scam that has been reported in the region.According to the sheriff's office, individuals are receiving calls claiming to be from Amazon, stating there has been an incorrect or suspicious purchase on... Read More.

Two Bath residents charged after dog dies in extreme heat

Wednesday, June 25 by Pat McDonald

Two Bath residents have been arrested after their dog died from being left outside in the extreme heat.According to WETM-TV, 35-year-old Theordre Furia and 31-year-old Nicole Wandell have been charged with failure to provide proper sustenance and appropriate shelter for dogs left outdoors.Police responded... Read More.

WGI cancels FLX Summer Fest

Wednesday, June 25 by Pat McDonald

A popular summer event will not be happening this year.Watkins Glen International has announced that FLX Summer Fest, which replaced the former Finger Lakes Wine Festival, has been canceled for this year.There was no reason given for the cancellation.Guests who had purchased tickets or... Read More.