Burn ban begins in New York, runs through May 14

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton has announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and... Read More.
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Scholarship Challenge finals set for Saturday

The 45th annual Scholarship Challenge will wrap up this weekend with the finals. The defending champion Northeast Bradford Panthers will be joined by Notre Dame, Sayre and Towanda on the Sayre Theatre stage on Saturday. Notre Dame will take on Towanda in the first match, and Sayre... Read More.
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Gov. Hochul pushing for smartphone restrictions in schools

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing for lawmakers to support her “bell-to-bell” proposal for distraction free schools. The proposal includes no unauthorized use of personal devices on school grounds during the school day, including class, lunch and study hall. It allows schools to develop their... Read More.
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Human remains found in unmarked grave at Woodlawn Cemetery

The Elmira Police Department is conducting an investigation after human remains were found in an unmarked grave at Woodlawn Cemetery on Monday. Cemetery staff called police after making the discovery at around 4 p.m. According to police, a preliminary investigation revealed the remains were from an... Read More.