Elmira-Corning Archives - Page 59 of 98

Two arrested after hit-and-run incident that critically injured investigator

Monday, April 1 by Pat McDonald

Two people have been arrested following a hit-and-run incident on Friday night in Big Flats that left one Chemung County Sheriff’s Investigator in critical condition.The sheriff’s investigator was conducting shoplifting enforcement on Friday when he was hit by the vehicle of a suspect he... Read More.

Historic Elmira fire station getting new flooring

Thursday, March 28 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira Fire Department’s historic Fire Station 5 on Roe Avenue will be getting some updates.The fire station is having its wooden floor removed and replaced with concrete in an upcoming project that will begin on April 1.The station, which was built in 1911,... Read More.

Waverly Rec Easter Egg Hunt set for Saturday

Thursday, March 28 by Pat McDonald

The 2024 Waverly Recreation Easter Egg Hunt will be held this Saturday at East Waverly Park.Children ages 4-and-under will be at the lower softball field, with kids ages 5 to 7 at the upper softball field and children ages 8 to 11 at the... Read More.

Horseheads board approves permits for cannabis businesses

Tuesday, March 26 by Pat McDonald

The Horseheads Village Board recently approve special use permits for a pair of cannabis businesses in the village.Most recently, the board approved a permit for a licensed marijuana dispensary for the old Denny’s restaurant location on Chemung Street in Horseheads. The owner of the... Read More.

Elmira Drive-In opening this weekend

Monday, March 25 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira Drive-In will open for the 2024 season this Friday night.The opening weekend will have a double feature.The first movie will be Ghostbuster: Frozen Empire starting at 7:40. The second film will be Madame Web and will begin at 9:50. Both are rated... Read More.

Taste of Downtown returning to Elmira

Monday, March 18 by Pat McDonald

The Elmira Downtown Development group has announced the return of Taste of Downtown which is set for Thursday, March 28.The event will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Empire Sports of the Southern Tier located at 304 N. Main Street in Elmira.The... Read More.

Elmira man indicted on attempted murder, weapons charges

Monday, March 18 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira man has been indicted on an attempted murder charge and weapons charges in connection with a drive-by scooter shooting that occurred in downtown Elmira last fall.According to WETM-TV, a Chemung County Grand Jury indicted 26-year-old Reginald McBride on the charges of second... Read More.

School bus involved in accident in Horseheads

Sunday, March 17 by Pat McDonald

A school bus was involved in an accident with another vehicle in Horseheads on Wednesday.According to WETM-TV, a Horseheads school bus was struck after traveling east on Gardner Road crossing Westinghouse Road with the right of way at around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.Horseheads police... Read More.

2024 Watkins Glen Corvette Festival canceled

Thursday, March 14 by Pat McDonald

The annual Watkins Glen Corvette Festival has been canceled for this spring.Organizers said the event has not been permanently canceled and there are already plans to bring it back in 2025.The festival began last year and was held in Clute Park with the hope... Read More.

Corning boys bowling squad wins state title

Thursday, March 14 by Pat McDonald

The Corning boys bowling squad captured the 2024 New York State Division I championship last week in Syracuse.The Hawks rallied from the fifth place spot after the opening game to win the state title over Victor.This is the second straight year a team from... Read More.

Marte convicted of murder, kidnapping in Chemung County

Tuesday, March 12 by Pat McDonald

A Chemung County jury returned a guilty verdict in the trial of Eddie Marte, who was accused of torturing and murdering Juan Gotay in Elmira in 2021.Marte was convicted of first degree murder and first degree kidnapping following a trial that lasted less than... Read More.

Fire breaks out at former Babcock Ladder Company in Bath

Monday, March 11 by Pat McDonald

Editor's Note: This story has been updated.A fire broke out at a manufacturing company in Bath on Monday night.The fire was reported at around 9 p.m. at 36 Delaware Ave. in Bath, which is the Clark Specialty Company Building, formerly the Babcock Ladder Company.Firefighters... Read More.