New York DEC sending nearly $300,000 to Southern Tier

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is sending nearly $300,000 to the Southern Tier to fight invasive species. The Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District will receive $207,000 to restore more than 64 acres of riverbanks and forest in the Chesapeake Bay watershed... Read More.

Elmira man facing felony drug charges

An Elmira man is facing charges after he was allegedly found outside a business with a large amount of drugs. According to the Chemung County Sheriff's Office, 29-year-old Drew M. Shaffer has been charged with felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance with... Read More.
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Southport man facing animal cruelty charge

A Southport man is facing a felony charge after he allegedly caused the death of a pet. According to the Chemung County Sheriff's Office, 50-year-old Glen E. Dennery has been charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals. Dennery is accused of beating a cat, which then had... Read More.

Newfield man convicted of burglary in Schuyler County

A Tompkins County man was found guilty of burglary in Schuyler County Court earlier this month. According to the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office, 43-year-old Newfield resident Eric Walker was convicted of burglary in the third degree,  which is a Class D felony. The conviction stems... Read More.

Chick-Fil-A could be coming to Chemung County

A popular national fast food chain could be coming to Chemung County. According to WENY-TV, a Chick-Fil-A has been proposed for a location in the Town of Big Flats. The Big Flats Town Planning Board is expected to discuss the proposal at their meeting on April... Read More.
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Racing to return to Chemung Speedrome in 2026

The Chemung Speedrome has announced it will be opening for the 2026 racing season. George Nichols, Dan Matthews and John White have stepped up to lease the property for the season. The track will host sportsman modifieds, super stocks, hobby stocks and 4 cylinders. Racing will be... Read More.

New Elmira Fire Chief sworn in

The Elmira Fire Department officially has a new leader. Timothy Overly was sworn in as Elmira Fire Chief on Monday. Overly served in the department for 27 years before stepping away in 2022. He has also served as Deputy Fire Coordinator in Chemung County, as an instructor... Read More.