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Arctic League raises over $189,000 to buy Christmas presents for Chemung County kids

Monday, December 23 by Pat McDonald

The Arctic League closed its big book on Friday, capping another successful year of fundraising to give kids a special Christmas. Elmira Police Officers delivered the final donation of $2,500 to help the local non-profit organization finish the year with more than $189,000 in donations.... Read More.

Elmira man accused of luring minor

Friday, December 20 by Pat McDonald

A 31-year-old Elmira man has been arrested for allegedly trying to have sex with at least one minor. According to WENY-TV, Jacob Brewer allegedly contacted a 16-year-old girl through social media and gave out his phone number to the victim. Police said the suspect tried to... Read More.

Big Lots to hold “going out of business” sale at all locations

Friday, December 20 by Pat McDonald

Big Lots has announced a going out of business sale at all remaining locations. The Columbus, Ohio based company previously said they would sell its assets to Nexus Capital Management, but that sale fell through. The discount furniture and home décor retailer has more than 900... Read More.

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Finger Lakes Distilling opens new facility in Newfield

Friday, December 20 by Pat McDonald

Finger Lakes Distilling has announced a second location, which will become home to its bottling operations. The new location is located at 1143 Elmira Road in Newfield and will also feature a tasting room with craft cocktails and flights as well as bottle sales and... Read More.

Painted Post woman wins $3 million on $10 scratch-off ticket

Friday, December 20 by Pat McDonald

A Painted Post woman recently won $3 million dollars on a scratch-off ticket. According to the New York State Lottery, the woman bought the $10 Xtreme Cash scratch-off ticket at the Painted Post Walmart. After state and federal withholdings, she received a lump sum of over... Read More.

Chemung County Sheriff: Gillett woman arrested for DWI with child in car

Thursday, December 19 by Pat McDonald

A Gillett woman has been charged with driving while intoxicated with a child in the car. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, 35-year-old Lorraine M. Gates was arrested on Wednesday following a traffic stop in the Town of Southport. Gates has been charged with a... Read More.

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Washington Ave. Bridge reopens in Elmira

Thursday, December 19 by Pat McDonald

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

Thursday, December 19 by Pat McDonald

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

Wednesday, December 18 by Pat McDonald

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.

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Chemung County police departments team up for Shop with a Cop event

Wednesday, December 18 by Pat McDonald

The Chemung County Deputy Sheriff’s Association teamed up with officers from Horseheads, West Elmira, Elmira Heights, Elmira and the New York State Police for this year’s Shop with a Cop Event. Officers brought students from around Chemung County to Walmart in the Town of Horseheads... Read More.

Former EC women’s hockey player makes history as referee

Tuesday, December 17 by Pat McDonald

A former Elmira College women’s hockey play made some history earlier this month. Sydney Harris became the fire female referee in the history of the ECHL when she officiated a game between the Utah Grizzlies and Kansas City Mavericks. Harris is also an official in the... Read More.

Elmira PD collecting donations for Elmira Animal Shelter

Tuesday, December 17 by Pat McDonald

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.

Elmira-Corning

Arctic League raises over $189,000 to buy Christmas presents for Chemung County kids

Elmira man accused of luring minor

Big Lots to hold “going out of business” sale at all locations

Finger Lakes Distilling opens new facility in Newfield

Painted Post woman wins $3 million on $10 scratch-off ticket

Chemung County Sheriff: Gillett woman arrested for DWI with child in car

Washington Ave. Bridge reopens in Elmira

Watkins Glen voters vote down Capital Improvement Project

Beef’s Sports Bar and Grill under new ownership

Chemung County police departments team up for Shop with a Cop event

Former EC women’s hockey player makes history as referee

Elmira PD collecting donations for Elmira Animal Shelter

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