Elmira-Corning Archives - Page 32 of 98

Massive fire destroys buildings in Ovid

Wednesday, January 22 by Pat McDonald

A massive fire broke out in the Town of Ovid in Seneca County on Tuesday night.The Ovid Fire Department said the fire started at the Big M supermarket and spread to multiple buildings on Main Street in Ovid. It has been reported that buildings... Read More.

Catholic Charities operating warming station in Elmira

Tuesday, January 21 by Pat McDonald

Catholic Charities is currently operating a warming station in Elmira.The center is open 24 hours a day and aims to keep those experiencing homelessness safe and out of the cold during these frigid days.The warming station is located at 160 High Street, which is... Read More.

Liberty 960 to broadcast Donald Trump’s inauguration

Monday, January 20 by Pat McDonald

Tune into Liberty 960 for live coverage of President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.We will interrupt regularly scheduled programming on Liberty 960 AM from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to broadcast live coverage from Fox News of the inauguration.Liberty 960 can also be streamed at myhometowntoday.com... Read More.

Man charged after allegedly attacking victim with hammer

Monday, January 20 by Pat McDonald

A man is facing several charges after he allegedly attacked someone with a hammer in Elmira last November.According to WENY-TV, Jacob Bulkley has been charged with attempted murder, attempted assault and assault.Elmira Police said Bulkley tried to kill a person by hitting them multiple... Read More.

Corning man facing charges after allegedly stealing car

Friday, January 17 by Pat McDonald

A Corning man is facing charges after he allegedly stole a car and drove it while under the influence of drugs.According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, 30-year-old Joseph W. Hannacker was arrested following an investigation into a report of a stolen vehicle from... Read More.

Elmira College adding women’s flag football

Friday, January 17 by Pat McDonald

Elmira College, in conjunction with the Department of Athletics, has announced the addition of women's flag football as an intercollegiate sponsored sport at the institution, beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. The sport will begin as a club-level program for the Spring of 2025... Read More.

45th annual Scholarship Challenge kicks off Feb. 8

Thursday, January 16 by Pat McDonald

The 45th annual Scholarship Challenge will kick off on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Sayre Theatre.High school teams from Athens, Canton, Grace Christian Academy, Northeast Bradford, Sayre, Sullivan County, Towanda, Wellsboro and Wyalusing from Pennsylvania, and Elmira, Newark Valley, Notre Dame, Spencer-Van Etten, Tioga Central... Read More.

Boot Barn coming to Big Flats

Wednesday, January 15 by Pat McDonald

A new store is set to open in Consumer Square in Big Flats.A coming soon sign for Boot Barn can be seen at the former Old Country Buffet location between Barnes and Noble and TJ Maxx.The chain offers western style boots and accessories.Anyone interested... Read More.

Ice skating, fishing now open at Park Station

Wednesday, January 15 by Pat McDonald

Ice skating and ice fishing are now open at Park Station.The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department said both activities will now be open from 8 am to 4:30 pm each day. There is currently no entrance fee for the park.Ice skating and fishing... Read More.

Chemung Speedrome’s Carl Houssock wins writing award

Wednesday, January 15 by Pat McDonald

A local racing writer and announcer recently won an award as part of the Eastern Motorsport Press Association’s Pocono Raceway Writing Contest.Horseheads resident and Chemung Speedrome legend Carol Houssock took second place in the Personality Profile category for her story on four people who... Read More.

Guthrie partners with DASCO Home Medical Equipment

Tuesday, January 14 by Pat McDonald

Guthrie and DASCO Home Medical Equipment are teaming up in a joint venture to better serve patients needing durable medical equipment in our community. Effective March 1, DASCO will begin management and day-to-day operations of all Guthrie Med Supply Depot locations. “Guthrie’s core business, our mission, is quality patient... Read More.

Man facing charges after incident at Horseheads motel

Tuesday, January 14 by Pat McDonald

A man is facing several charges following an incident at a Horseheads motel last month.According to WETM-TV, Ivan Lopez was indicted on first-degree burglary, a Class B felony, third-degree criminal mischief, a Class E felony and a misdemeanor count of assault.The charges stem from... Read More.