Elmira-Corning Archives - Page 69 of 108

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.

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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.

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Police: Meth lab explodes in Chemung County

Monday, March 11 by Pat McDonald

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office responded to an explosion at a residence on Veteran Hill Road in the Town of Veteran on Saturday evening. According to police, the explosion occurred inside a detached garage at the residence and the homeowner suffered severe burns to a... Read More.

Horseheads’ Logan Swartwood wins NY State Elks Hoop Shoot title

Wednesday, March 6 by Pat McDonald

Logan Swartwood of Horseheads won the 8-and-9 year old title at the New York State Elks Hoop Shoot competition. The fourth grader from Big Flats Elementary School took home gold by making 22 of 25 shots. Swartwood will now head to the Northeast Central Region 5... Read More.

Corning Glassfest returning in May

Monday, March 4 by Pat McDonald

Corning GlassFest 2024 is set for May 24th through May 26th in downtown Corning. The annual event will feature art, music, food and fun in Corning’s Gaffer District. There will be free live concerts in Centennial Park as well as live glass blowing and kids activities. For... Read More.

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Towanda punches ticket to Scholarship Challenge final, joining Newark Valley, NEB and Grace Christian Academy

Monday, March 4 by Pat McDonald

The fourth and final qualifying round for the 44th annual Scholarship Challenge took place on Saturday and the two-time defending champion Towanda Black Knights punched their ticket to the finals. Towanda will have a chance to win their third straight Scholarship Challenge title when they... Read More.

Chemung County Sheriff’s Office warns public about phone scam

Saturday, March 2 by Pat McDonald

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about another phone scam that is currently making its way around the Southern Tier. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the scam involves someone pretending to be a police officer who tells victims a warrant is out for... Read More.

Eldridge Park looking for volunteers

Wednesday, February 28 by Pat McDonald

Eldridge Park in Elmira is looking for volunteers this summer. The local park is looking for volunteers to work four hour shifts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting on May 24th. You can work once a week or once a month. There are seven attractions that... Read More.

Elmira-Corning

Elmira man indicted on attempted murder, weapons charges

School bus involved in accident in Horseheads

2024 Watkins Glen Corvette Festival canceled

Corning boys bowling squad wins state title

Marte convicted of murder, kidnapping in Chemung County

Fire breaks out at former Babcock Ladder Company in Bath

Police: Meth lab explodes in Chemung County

Horseheads’ Logan Swartwood wins NY State Elks Hoop Shoot title

Corning Glassfest returning in May

Towanda punches ticket to Scholarship Challenge final, joining Newark Valley, NEB and Grace Christian Academy

Chemung County Sheriff’s Office warns public about phone scam

Eldridge Park looking for volunteers

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