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NY Attorney General warns residents about new scam

Thursday, September 11 by Pat McDonald

New York Attorney General Letitia James this week issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers of a scam that gives scammers access to bank and retirement accounts. The scam, known as the “Phantom Hacker,” usually occurs in three phases, where each phase builds on the... Read More.

Pine City woman gets 6 to 15 years for drug, sexual assault charges

Thursday, September 11 by Pat McDonald

A Pine City woman was sentenced to years in state prison for drug and sex abuse charges. According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, 36-year-old Ashley M. Hamm, also known as Ashley Butler, was sentenced to a minimum of 6 years and 4 months... Read More.

Two men arrested for theft from Horseheads Walmart

Thursday, September 11 by Pat McDonald

Two people have been arrested in connection with a theft at the Horseheads Walmart. According to the New York State Police, 29-year-old Hempstead, New York resident Christopher Causell and 23-year-old New Jersey resident Tavares Vineyard have been charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree,... Read More.

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Newfield man charged in connection with drug-related death of child

Wednesday, September 10 by Pat McDonald

A Newfield man has been arrested in connection with the death of a four-year-old child last year. According to the New York State Police, 31-year-old Justin Fenton has been charged with manslaughter in the second degree, criminally negligent homicide and tampering with physical evidence. Troopers were... Read More.

Lake Street Lawn Fest returning to Elmira this weekend

Tuesday, September 9 by Pat McDonald

The Lake Street Lawn Fest is returning to Elmira this weekend. The event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday and will feature an afternoon of live music, food and local art. Admission to the annual festival is free and the entire community... Read More.

Candor man accused of stealing bags at Park Station

Monday, September 8 by Pat McDonald

A Candor man is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing bags at Park Station last month. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Thomas Mitchell has been charged with two counts of felony grand larceny in the fourth degree. Mitchell is accused of stealing a... Read More.

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Big Flats Tops remains temporarily closed after fire

Thursday, September 4 by Pat McDonald

The Tops grocery store in Big Flats is still closed after a fire occurred last week. The fire started in the store's refrigeration system on Monday, Aug. 25th. No one was injured in the incident. According to WETM-TV, there is currently no electricity in the store... Read More.

New speed limit set on part of Clemens Center Parkway

Wednesday, September 3 by Pat McDonald

The new speed limit for part of the Clemens Center Parkway is now in effect. The speed limit on the Clemens Center Parkway from East Second Street to the end of the Clemens Center Bridge has been lowered from 40 miles per hour to 35... Read More.

One man sent to the hospital following stabbing in Elmira

Wednesday, September 3 by Pat McDonald

One man was taken to the hospital after a stabbing on Monday night in Elmira. Elmira Police Officers responded to the areas of Madison Avenue and East Third Street at around 12:24 a.m. on Monday for a report of an assault victim. A victim was located... Read More.

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Elmira College welcomes new students for 2025-26 school year

Tuesday, September 2 by Pat McDonald

Elmira College Orientation leaders, student-athletes, coaches, staff, and more teamed up to greet the second-largest incoming classes of EC first-year and transfer students in about a decade. The Radiant Class of 2029 arrived on campus on Friday during the annual Fall Welcome. Despite an early... Read More.

Elmira man charged with burglary, grand larceny

Friday, August 29 by Pat McDonald

A 40-year-old Elmira man is behind bars after he allegedly broke into a garage and stole thousands of dollars worth of property. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, William Champluvier has been charged with burglary and grand larceny following the incident on Aug. 7th. Champluvier... Read More.

Langworthy in Southern Tier promoting Energy Choice Act

Thursday, August 28 by Pat McDonald

Congressman Nick Langworthy is in the Southern Tier today to promote the Energy Choice Act, which would stop states like New York from banning energy sources like natural gas from new construction. In their 2023 budget, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Democratic lawmakers passed the law... Read More.

Elmira-Corning

NY Attorney General warns residents about new scam

Pine City woman gets 6 to 15 years for drug, sexual assault charges

Two men arrested for theft from Horseheads Walmart

Newfield man charged in connection with drug-related death of child

Lake Street Lawn Fest returning to Elmira this weekend

Candor man accused of stealing bags at Park Station

Big Flats Tops remains temporarily closed after fire

New speed limit set on part of Clemens Center Parkway

One man sent to the hospital following stabbing in Elmira

Elmira College welcomes new students for 2025-26 school year

Elmira man charged with burglary, grand larceny

Langworthy in Southern Tier promoting Energy Choice Act

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