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Painted Post man gets 16 to life for killing sister

Monday, December 15 by Pat McDonald

A Painted Post man has been sentenced in connection with the death of his sister. According to the Steuben County District Attorney’s Office, John Marvin has been sentenced to 16 years to life in prison for the murder of his sister on Feb. 21, 2024. Marvin... Read More.

Corning named one of the best Christmas Towns in America

Monday, December 15 by Pat McDonald

The City of Corning has been named one of the best Christmas Towns in America by the international travel website Time Out. Corning earned the No. 6 spot on the list of America’s 13 top Christmas communities. Other notable towns named to the list were Kennebunkport,... Read More.

Fire damages house in Elmira

Friday, December 12 by Pat McDonald

Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Elmira on Thursday evening. The fire started at around 8:05 p.m. on Mackey Place. According to WETM-TV, flames and smoke were seen from the upper level of the home. Multiple witnesses at the scene said they heard what they thought... Read More.

Steuben County man indicted on 146 counts for rape of child

Friday, December 12 by Pat McDonald

A Steuben County man has been indicted on 146 counts connected to the rape of a child. According to the Steuben County District Attorney's Office, 31-year-old Allen P. Jerome has been charged with 105 counts of rape in the second degree, 29 counts of rape... Read More.

Chipotle to open first location in Southern Tier today

Thursday, December 11 by Pat McDonald

The first Chipotle in the Southern Tier will open its doors today in Steuben County. The fast food burrito chain will open at 10:45 a.m. today in Riverside. The business is located in the same building as a Starbucks and Jersey Mike's Subs in the Tops... Read More.

Chemung County Sheriff’s Investigator Theetge honored for his courage and sacrifice

Wednesday, December 10 by Pat McDonald

Chemung County Sheriff's Investigator Mike Theetge was recently honored with an award recognizing his courage and sacrifice after he sustained injuries in the line of duty in 2024. Theetge was awarded the Order of the Blue Heart by The Wounded Blue, which is the nation's... Read More.

Elmira College to offer cannabis certificate programs in 2026

Wednesday, December 10 by Pat McDonald

Elmira College will soon be offering new certificate programs related to the cannabis industry. The school is offering six different programs: Cannabis Associate Certificate, Cannabis Cultivation Specialist, Cannabis Product Development Specialist, Cannabis Retail and Sales Specialist, Cannabis Compliance Specialist and Medical Cannabis Specialist. Most of the... Read More.

Donald Guthrie Foundation awards $52,500 to six organizations

Tuesday, December 9 by Pat McDonald

The Donald Guthrie Foundation Community Benefits Committee recently awarded $52,500 in grants to six organizations across the Southern Tier of New York and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. The funding supports vital local programs addressing critical community health needs, including efforts focused on obesity prevention... Read More.

Arctic League raises $39,000 through annual broadcast

Tuesday, December 9 by Pat McDonald

The Arctic League's annual broadcast raised over $39,000 in just three hours on Sunday. The 95th annual broadcast was held in Mandeville Hall inside the Clemens Center. The broadcast included musical performances, the Christmas tree lighting and more. The funds raised will go towards buying Christmas gifts... Read More.

Elmira man’s murder conviction overturned by NY State Supreme Court Appellate Division

Friday, December 5 by Pat McDonald

The New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division has overturned an Elmira man’s murder conviction. The court reversed the second-degree murder conviction against Demetrius Mack, who was charged with stabbing Albert Sturgis at a bar in 2017. Mack and Willie Jenkins were both charged with murder... Read More.

Elmira Police Department holding annual donation drive for Elmira Animal Shelter

Friday, December 5 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira Police Department has kicked off its annual Elmira Animal Shelter Holiday Donation Drive. The goal is to collect items to support care of animals at the shelter. The drive is held in honor of Yolanda Lopez, who served the City of Elmira for 44... Read More.

Langworthy’s Energy Choice Act advances in US House

Thursday, December 4 by Pat McDonald

Congressman Nick Langworthy announced today that his landmark Energy Choice Act has officially passed out of the House Energy Subcommittee — a major victory for New Yorkers and a critical step toward blocking Governor Kathy Hochul’s natural gas ban in homes and businesses across... Read More.

Elmira-Corning

Painted Post man gets 16 to life for killing sister

Corning named one of the best Christmas Towns in America

Fire damages house in Elmira

Steuben County man indicted on 146 counts for rape of child

Chipotle to open first location in Southern Tier today

Chemung County Sheriff’s Investigator Theetge honored for his courage and sacrifice

Elmira College to offer cannabis certificate programs in 2026

Donald Guthrie Foundation awards $52,500 to six organizations

Arctic League raises $39,000 through annual broadcast

Elmira man’s murder conviction overturned by NY State Supreme Court Appellate Division

Elmira Police Department holding annual donation drive for Elmira Animal Shelter

Langworthy’s Energy Choice Act advances in US House

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