Elmira-Corning Archives - Page 50 of 98

Elmira woman charged after allegedly assaulting officer

Tuesday, August 6 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira woman was arrested on Saturday night after she allegedly assaulted an Elmira Police Officer.Officers responded to the Saint Patrick’s Apartments on Park Place at around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday for a report of people using narcotics in a common area.While officers interviewed... Read More.

Elmira Police arrest 14 people during pair of early morning incidents

Monday, August 5 by Pat McDonald

A total of 14 people were arrested during a pair of related disturbances in downtown Elmira and the Southside early Sunday morning.Elmira police officers were called to the 200 block of West Water Street just before 1:30 a.m. for a report of a disturbance... Read More.

Ringleader in brutal Elmira torture and murder case sentenced to life in prison

Monday, August 5 by Pat McDonald

The third suspect and ringleader in a brutal 2021 torture and murder case in Elmira was sentenced on Friday.Eddie Marte was found guilty of first-degree murder and kidnapping in March. On Friday, he was sentenced to life in prison for murder and 20 years... Read More.

94 Rock, WOKN teaming up with Hesselson’s for Stuff the Bus campaign

Sunday, August 4 by Pat McDonald

94 Rock, 99.5 WOKN and Hesselson’s are teaming up for a Stuff the Bus campaign.The school supply drive kicked off on Friday, Aug. 2nd and will run through Friday, Aug. 16th at Hesselson’s, located at 163 East 14th Street in Elmira Heights.School supplies and... Read More.

Missing Elmira boy found

Wednesday, July 31 by Pat McDonald

An 11-year-old boy from Elmira who had been reported missing has been found.The Elmira Police Department announced that the boy was found at around 5 p.m. on Tuesday. He had been missing since Sunday morning.Police said he was in good health and was returned... Read More.

Elmira hockey arena gets new name

Wednesday, July 31 by Pat McDonald

The hockey arena in Elmira has a new name. The former First Arena will now be known as the LECOM Events Center.LECOM, or Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, has a campus in Elmira.The arena was originally called the Coach USA Center when it... Read More.

Elmira family looking for public’s help in finding 11-year-old boy

Monday, July 29 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira family is looking for the public’s help in finding their 11-year-old son.Aiden Barnes left his home in Elmira at about 11:45 a.m. on Sunday after an argument and has not returned. He was last seen near Grove Park at about 9 p.m.... Read More.

Chemung County Fair kicks off on Wednesday

Monday, July 29 by Pat McDonald

The Chemung County Fair kicks off on Wednesday and runs through Saturday in Horseheads.The fair will feature rides and games, a demolition derby, car show, great food and live music including a performance from the legendary Oak Ridge Boys on Thursday.Visit etix.com and search... Read More.

Hochul announces $18 million in funding for high-speed internet in Southern Tier

Monday, July 29 by Pat McDonald

Thousands of residents in the Southern Tier will soon have access to high-speed broadband internet thanks to a federal grant.New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that as part of the ConnectALL’s Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program, over 4,200 homes and businesses across Chemung, Tioga,... Read More.

Guthrie hosts Community Benefit Brunch for grant recipients

Wednesday, July 24 by Pat McDonald

SAYRE – Guthrie hosted a Community Benefit Brunch on Tuesday, July 23 to honor the recipients of the Donald Guthrie Foundation Community Benefit Grants from fiscal year 2024.According to a press release, the event celebrated the impactful initiatives supported by Guthrie's commitment to community... Read More.

GoFundMe accounts set up for families of fatal I-86 crash victims

Tuesday, July 23 by Pat McDonald

Following the tragic fatal car accident on Interstate 86 in Chemung last Friday, there have been GoFundMe fundraising pages set up for the families of all three victims.The crash claimed the lives of 44-year-old Tiffany Ferrell and her 18-year-old son Colin Ferrell, who was... Read More.

Three people killed in crash on Interstate 86 in Chemung

Monday, July 22 by Pat McDonald

Three people were killed in a car accident on Interstate 86 in Chemung on Friday afternoon.According to the New York State Police, 36-year-old Steven A. Mallory of Horseheads, and 18-year-old Colin J. Ferrell and 44-year-old Tiffany Ferrell, both of Endicott, were killed in a... Read More.