Chemung County Archives - Page 70 of 89

ELM renovations ready to go

Tuesday, April 4 by WEBO

The Elmira Corning Regional Airport is ready to start their renovation project. The airport was one of five in the state to receive a $40 million award, which will go towards expanding and redesigning the entire terminal at ELM. The new... Read More.

First Arena has a new owner, but Elmira Jackals will fold

Monday, March 13 by WEBO

The First Arena has a new owner, but this will be the final season for the Elmira Jackals. Chemung County officials made the bittersweet announcement Friday that the arena will continue to be in operation under the direction of new owner Brian Barrett, but... Read More.

Chemung County man facing charges after domestic dispute

Tuesday, March 7 by WEBO

A Chemung County man is facing charges after allegedly choking his wife unconscious during a domestic dispute on Saturday. The Chemung County Sheriff's Office is accusing 33-year-old Matthew Stephenson of choking and assaulting his wife in their Pine City home at 7am Saturday. Their... Read More.

Elmira firefighters rescue dog who fell into pond

Monday, March 6 by WEBO

Elmira firefighters rescued a dog that fell into icy water yesterday. They say the dog got loose from his owners and wandered onto the ice of Brick Pond on Sullivan Street, but the ice broke and he ended up in the water. He kept... Read More.

American Airlines fly out of ELM & BGM for final time

Thursday, February 16 by WEBO

American Airlines flights left two local airports for the final time yesterday. The Elmira-Corning Regional Airport said it was a shame to lose the carrier, but they still have several other airlines available for travelers. They are also planning a $40... Read More.

Law enforcement asking for the public’s help

Thursday, January 26 by WEBO

The Tioga County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies in the region are asking for the public's help to find the people responsible for more than a dozen commercial burglaries committed over the past two weeks. Investigators believe the break-ins... Read More.

Fake $100 bills discovered in Elmira

Tuesday, January 17 by WEBO

The Elmira Police Department is warning local businesses about fake $100 bills that have been used at several locations across the city. Local businesses are asked to investigate any $100 bills they receive, and use a counterfeit pen if they have one. Police say... Read More.

Chemung County: First Arena needs renovations

Tuesday, January 10 by WEBO

The Chemung County Legislature says Elmira's First Arena needs renovations and a new owner. Legislators passed a resolution last night pledging to assist whoever buys the building with renovations in an effort to keep the arena open and the ECHL's Elmira... Read More.

C-TRAN stop possibly coming to Tioga Downs

Tuesday, December 13 by WEBO

Chemung County Legislators have approved the creation of a C-TRAN bus stop at Tioga Downs for next year. The bus stop will be along an already established route between Elmira and Owego. The New York State Department of Transportation is expected to contribute $45,000... Read More.

Elmira men arrested in NC

Wednesday, November 2 by WEBO

Two Elmira men have been arrested in North Carolina after being found with more than $150,000 worth of narcotics. The Iredell County Sheriff's Department arrested 26-year-old Anthony Prettyman and 26-year-old Cory Laurenson yesterday following a traffic stop. Sheriff's deputies pulled the men over for... Read More.

CTRAN to Stop at Tioga County Health and Human Services Building

Wednesday, March 9 by WEBO

CTRAN will be adding an additional stop in Owego. Riders can now make a stop at the Tioga County Health and Human Services Building on Route 38 in Owego. The bus service out of Chemung County added routes in Tioga County after the Ride... Read More.

Elmira man charged with murder after weekend shooting

Tuesday, February 16 by WEBO

Elmira Police have formally charged a man with murder after a shooting in their city on Saturday. 24-year-old Lawrence Baker was arraigned on second degree murder charges in Elmira City Court Tuesday. He is accused of shooting 24-year-old Najee Holmes to death in a... Read More.