Washington Ave. Bridge reopens in Elmira

The Washington Avenue Bridge in Elmira reopened on Wednesday afternoon.Elmira Police Officers encountered smoke under the bridge at around 4:45 a.m. on Oct. 30th. The bridge had been closed since the fire.The New York State Department of Transportation and engineering consultants have said the... Read More.

Watkins Glen voters vote down Capital Improvement Project

Voters in the Watkins Glen Central School District have rejected a proposed $35.8 million dollar Capital Improvement Project.The project would upgrade athletic facilities, infrastructure and educational spaces at the high school, as well as security and classroom improvements at the elementary school.The referendum failed... Read More.

Beef’s Sports Bar and Grill under new ownership

The owners of Curly’s Chicken House have purchased Beef’s Sports Bar and Grill in Horseheads.The new owners will take over operations at Beef’s on Friday. They also plan to continue to run Curley’s, which is located on Lake Road in Elmira Heights.The business was... Read More.

Elmira PD collecting donations for Elmira Animal Shelter

The Elmira Police Department is collecting donations for the Elmira Animal Shelter this holiday season.For the entire month of December, the Elmira Police Department is looking to collect dog and cat food, laundry detergent, toys and other animal supplies for the shelter.Donations can be... Read More.

Tanglewood Nature Center receives donation from Dandy

The Tanglewood Nature Center received a $5,000 donation from Dandy Mini Marts, Inc. on Friday to support its efforts to provide environmental education.The donation will help support facility upgrades that will allow visitors to continue to explore Tanglewood’s 900-acre campus.The Tanglewood Nature Center and... Read More.

Horseheads FD hosting Santa Sighting this week

The Horseheads Fire Department will hold its annual Santa Sighting this week.Santa will travel throughout the village on a fire truck from Tuesday through Friday.Beginning at 6 p.m. each night, Santa will depart the fire department and spread some holiday cheer by giving out... Read More.

School Delays for Monday, Dec. 16

The following area school districts will be operating on a two-hour delay today (Monday, Dec. 16) due to winter weather conditions:AthensSayreEpiphanyWaverlyTioga CentralSpencer-Van EttenCantonNortheast BradfordTowandaTroyWyalusingSouthern TiogaCorningElmira HeightsElmira City

Horseheads’ Mosher wins Ernie Davis Award

Horseheads High School senior Lucas Mosher took home the 2024 Ernie Davis Award.The Ernie Davis Award is given out to a senior football player from the Elmira area who exemplifies the characteristics of Ernie Davis on and off the football field.Mosher helped the Blue... Read More.

Bath man arrested for rape

The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a 47-year-old Bath man for rape.According to police, Dale L. Scofield has been charged with rape in the first degree, and unlawful imprisonment in the first degree.Scofield was arrested on Wednesday after he allegedly... Read More.