Chemung County Archives - Page 79 of 89

Victims Of Elmira Fire Identified

Tuesday, September 3 by WEBO Radio

Family members have confirmed the identities of four children who were killed in a fire on Elmira's south side Friday night. The victims were 17-year-old Courtney Stanton, and her siblings, 10-year-old Amera Mansour, 7-year-old N.J. Mansour, and 5-year-old Jordan Mansour. Close to... Read More.

Rouille: 'Not Going Down Without A Fight'

Friday, August 30 by WEBO Radio

Police had reason to believe that the armed and dangerous man who was arrested Tuesday in Chenango would attempt to kill any officers that tried to apprehend him. 32-year-old Robert Rouille of Elmira was caught Tuesday night, after police wanted him on an attempted-robbery... Read More.

Elmira Man Charged In Stabbing

Wednesday, August 28 by WEBO Radio

An Elmira man has been charged in connection with a weekend stabbing. According to detectives, the incident happened Sunday night along the 300 block of West Gray Street. Investigators say 25-year-old Michael McKie, of Elmira, stabbed someone. Police say the victim was targeted, but... Read More.

Chemung County Holds Information Session On Meth Dangers

Friday, August 23 by WEBO Radio

For Chemung County, the number of meth labs in recent years continues to climb. Up until last year, county officials say on average they would see three to four meth labs a year, but this year authorities have already uncovered eight. Chemung County has... Read More.

Direct Elmira – St Pete Flights Begin In November

Thursday, August 22 by WEBO Radio

Direct flights from Elmira-Corning Regional Airport to Florida's Gulf Coast will be starting in November. Allegiant, a travel company based out of Las Vegas which operates out of the Chemung County airport, announced the new service connecting Elmira-Corning to the St. Petersberg-Clearwater International... Read More.

Update: Train Victim Upgraded To serious Condition

Tuesday, August 20 by WEBO Radio

The Horseheads man who was struck by a train in Union on Friday night has been upgraded from critical to serious condition in the hospital. 21-year-old Travis Cliburn was walking along the railroad tracks behind 635 Dickson Street after 11 o'clock Friday night when... Read More.

State Police Investigating Elmira Crash

Tuesday, August 20 by WEBO Radio

New York State Police are investigating a crash that took place in Elmira involving a Town of Owego truck. The crash reportedly took place Monday morning at the corner of Clemens Center Parkway and West Miller Street. The crash involved the Town of Owego... Read More.

Police Manhunt Continues For Elmira Man

Monday, August 19 by WEBO Radio

Police are on the hunt for a man who evaded them in Corning over the weekend. According to investigators, 33-year-old Robert Rouille, is wanted for an attempted armed robbery in Southport Thursday. State Police say he ran away from them on Saturday... Read More.

Chemung County Death Is Ruled A Homicide

Thursday, August 8 by WEBO Radio

The District Attorney's Office in Chemung County has confirmed that a body found in January was the result of a homicide. A body was found in a Tops market parking lot in Elmira. Police say 33-year-old Joel States was found slumped over in the... Read More.

Thirty Chemung County Jobs At Risk

Wednesday, August 7 by WEBO Radio

Dozens of jobs could be on the line as leaders in Chemung County try to prevent a projected $6.5 million shortfall in sales tax if current trends continue. County Executive Tom Santulli recently unveiled a restructuring plan that includes cutting 30 full time... Read More.

73 Year Old Causes Security Alert At Elmira Airport

Tuesday, August 6 by WEBO Radio

A Pennsylvania man was taken into custody after allegedly running through restricted areas at the Elmira Corning Regional Airport and attacking an employee. It happened Sunday morning. The Chemung County Sheriff's office says 73-year-old Fred Wilcox, ran through a gate leading to the airport tarmac.... Read More.

Two Injured In Elmira Apartment Fire

Friday, August 2 by WEBO Radio

An apartment fire in Elmira early Wednesday morning sent two people to the hospital. Fire crews were called to 361 West Second Street just before 3 AM. Firefighters were able to contain the flames to second floor apartment. A 12-year-old boy and a 44-year-old... Read More.