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Firefighters battle house fire in Chemung

Friday, October 31 by Pat McDonald

Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire in the Town of Chemung on Wednesday. According to WENY-TV, the fire broke out at a home on Snell Road at around 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday. Firefighters from Chemung, Baldwin, East Hill and Southport responded to the scene. No... Read More.

Painted Post woman facing felony charges after physical altercation with child

Friday, October 31 by Pat McDonald

A Painted Post woman is facing felony charges after a domestic incident last weekend. According to the New York State Police, 34-year-old Rheanna B. Kusek has been charged with aggravated family offense and criminal contempt in the first degree, both Class E felonies, and misdemeanor... Read More.

Arctic League looking for Christmas tree for annual broadcast

Thursday, October 30 by Pat McDonald

The Arctic League is looking for a Christmas tree located in Chemung County to be donated for its annual broadcast at the Clemens Center in December. The Christmas tree should be 10 to 12 feet tall and must be located in Chemung County. Tree submissions must... Read More.

Car collides with Penn Yan school bus in Yates County

Thursday, October 30 by Pat McDonald

A car collided with a school bus in Yates County on Wednesday morning. According to the Yates County Sheriff's Office, the accident occurred at around 7:28 a.m. at the intersection of Pre-Emption Road and State Route 54 in Benton. An unmarked sedan owned by the Seneca... Read More.

Corning man facing charges after child exploitation investigation

Wednesday, October 29 by Pat McDonald

A 53-year-old Corning man was arrested following a comprehensive child exploitation investigation by the New York State Police. According to police, Gerald D. Makin, Jr. has been charged with promoting a sexual performance by a child, a Class D felony, and possessing a sexual performance... Read More.

Three injured in car vs. horse-and-buggy crash

Tuesday, October 28 by Pat McDonald

Three people were injured in a car vs. horse-and-buggy accident in Yates County on Sunday afternoon. According to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday on Six Corners Road in the Town of Barrington, which is between Seneca... Read More.

Horseheads man facing murder charge in death of 3-year-old

Monday, October 27 by Pat McDonald

A Horseheads man if facing felony charges in connection with the death of a three-year-old child. A Chemung County Grand Jury indicted 27-year-old Christopher Woods on one count of murder, manslaughter and assault, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Woods is accused... Read More.

Watkins Glen State Park to open some camping spots early for NASCAR race

Monday, October 27 by Pat McDonald

New York State has announced that some camping spots in Watkins Glen State Park will open early next year for NASCAR week at Watkins Glen International. Two of the state park's camping loops will be available for NASCAR campers on race weekend, which is set... Read More.

Teenager convicted of murder in 2024 birthday party shooting

Friday, October 24 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira teenager has been convicted for the murder of a 21-year-old man at a birthday party last November. According to WENY-TV, 18-year-old Michael W. Williams, Jr. was found guilty of second degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. Williams shot and killed J’Sean Williams... Read More.

Man indicted on illegal firearms charges in Chemung County

Thursday, October 23 by Pat McDonald

A Chemung County Grand Jury has indicted a man on a dozen counts related to illegal firearms. According to the Chemung County District Attorney’s Office, Justin L. Hoffman has been charged with 10 counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree; one... Read More.

Yates County Sheriff’s Office identifies victim in fatal kayak accident

Wednesday, October 22 by Pat McDonald

The Yates County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim in the kayaking accident in Canandaigua Lake. According to police, 26-year-old Ben Hamann of Farmington, New York was killed in the accident on Thursday, Oct. 16th. A report of a missing kayaker led to a six-hour search,... Read More.

Chemung County Sheriff’s Office to hold Drug Take Back Day this weekend

Wednesday, October 22 by Pat McDonald

s The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back initiative this weekend. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25th at the Southport Volunteer Fire Department and the West Elmira Fire... Read More.

Elmira-Corning

Firefighters battle house fire in Chemung

Painted Post woman facing felony charges after physical altercation with child

Arctic League looking for Christmas tree for annual broadcast

Car collides with Penn Yan school bus in Yates County

Corning man facing charges after child exploitation investigation

Three injured in car vs. horse-and-buggy crash

Horseheads man facing murder charge in death of 3-year-old

Watkins Glen State Park to open some camping spots early for NASCAR race

Teenager convicted of murder in 2024 birthday party shooting

Man indicted on illegal firearms charges in Chemung County

Yates County Sheriff’s Office identifies victim in fatal kayak accident

Chemung County Sheriff’s Office to hold Drug Take Back Day this weekend

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