Elmira-Corning Archives - Page 27 of 98

Middle school teams to compete in Scholarship Challenge this weekend

Tuesday, March 4 by Pat McDonald

The 45th annual Scholarship Challenge will continue this weekend with a middle school competition.Teams from Athens, Grace Christian Academy, Northeast Bradford, Sayre, Spencer-Van Etten, Tioga, Waverly, Wellsboro and Wyalusing will compete on the Sayre Theatre stage on Saturday.The high school challenge will wrap up next... Read More.

Defending champion Northeast Bradford secures spot in Scholarship Challenge finals

Monday, March 3 by Pat McDonald

The finals are set for the 45th annual Scholarship Challenge.The defending champion Northeast Bradford Panthers secured the fourth and final spot in the March 15th finals with a pair of wins on Saturday at the Sayre Theatre.Northeast beat Elmira in the first match, while... Read More.

New York State issuing termination letters to striking corrections officers

Monday, March 3 by Pat McDonald

The corrections officers who are striking at the Elmira Correctional Facility and others across the state of New York received a text from the New York State Office of Employee Relations threatening that if they did not return to work, they will be fired.The... Read More.

Painted Post woman accused of stealing from Corning PTA, union

Sunday, March 2 by Pat McDonald

A Painted Post woman is facing charges after she allegedly stole money from two organizations connected with the Corning-Painted Post School District.According to the New York State Police, 35-year-old Kari Warner was charged with grand larceny in connection with stealing more than $45,000 from... Read More.

Elmira grad Gentile scores 1,000th career college point

Sunday, March 2 by Pat McDonald

Elmira High School grad Morgan Gentile reached a major milestone on the college hardwoods on Wednesday night.Gentile, who is a grad student and guard for the Edinoboro University women’s basketball team, scored her 1,000th career college point in a win over Slippery Rock.Gentile spent her... Read More.

Scholarship Challenge continues on Saturday

Thursday, February 27 by Pat McDonald

The 45th annual Scholarship Challenge will continue this weekend.Teams from Athens, Elmira, Northeast Bradford and Wyalusing will compete on the Sayre Theatre stage on Saturday. One of those four teams will join Notre Dame, Sayre and Towanda in the finals on March 15th.Over the... Read More.

Elmira man accused of sexually assaulting teenage girl

Thursday, February 27 by Pat McDonald

A 33-year-old Elmira man is facing charges after he allegedly sexually assaulted a teenage girl.According to Elmira Police, Kyle Tice was allegedly in the car with a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing. The victim told police that Tice was abusing her.The suspect is... Read More.

Fire breaks out in Elmira Heights

Thursday, February 27 by Pat McDonald

A fire broke out at a home in Elmira Heights on Wednesday night.According to WENY-TV, the fire broke out at around 6 p.m. with firefighters working to contain the blaze to the first floor of the home.No further information was immediately released.

Woman indicted after allegedly driving high with kids in car

Wednesday, February 26 by Pat McDonald

A woman has been indicted after she allegedly drove while high with two kids in the car.According to WETM-TV, Cassandra N. Allwood was indicted on two counts of felony aggravated driving while intoxicated, and one count of driving while ability impaired.The charges stem from... Read More.

Scholarship Challenge to wrap up qualifying rounds this weekend

Tuesday, February 25 by Pat McDonald

The 45th annual Scholarship Challenge will wrap up the qualifying rounds this weekend.Teams from Athens, Elmira, Northeast Bradford and Wyalusing will compete on the Sayre Theatre stage on Saturday. One of those four teams will join Notre Dame, Sayre and Towanda in the finals... Read More.

Schuyler County DA to retire at end of year

Tuesday, February 25 by Pat McDonald

Schuyler County District Attorney Joseph Fazzary has announced he will retire from the position at the end of this year.Fazzary was first elected as district attorney in 1997. At that time, he was the youngest person to ever be elected DA in New York... Read More.

Local contractor charged after allegedly not finishing job in Southport

Monday, February 24 by Pat McDonald

A local contractor has been charged after he allegedly took money from a customer and did not finish the job.25-year-old Shane Adams is facing a felony grand larceny charge for the incident in the Town of Southport.According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, a... Read More.