Elmira-Corning Archives - Page 7 of 98

Trumansburg teenager killed in car accident in Schuyler County

Tuesday, September 30 by Pat McDonald

A car accident left one teenager dead in Schuyler County on Monday morning.According to the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office, the single-car crash occurred at around 11:45 a.m. on County Road 1 in the Town of Hector.Police said a 2010 Ford Fusion being operated by... Read More.

Bath man charged with attempted murder after incident during child custody exchange

Tuesday, September 30 by Pat McDonald

A Bath man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident during a child custody exchange.According to the Steuben County Sheriff's Office, 39-year-old Jason Christian has been charged with attempted murder in the second degree, criminal use of a firearm and menacing.Christian allegedly... Read More.

State Police: 18-year-old killed in officer-involved shooting during domestic incident

Monday, September 29 by Pat McDonald

An 18-year-old Chemung resident was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a domestic incident on Sunday afternoon.According to the New York State Police, a Chemung County Sheriff's Deputy and state trooper responded to a report of a physical domestic incident on Rotary Road in... Read More.

Two Steuben County men accused of knife-point robbery

Friday, September 26 by Pat McDonald

Two Steuben County men are facing charges after allegedly robbing someone at knife point.According to Bath Police, 40-year-old Hornell resident Nathaniel Tucker and 36-year-old Bath resident Damian Vanvleck have been charged in the incident, which took place in November of last year.Tucker was charged... Read More.

Elmira College ranks high in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Lists

Friday, September 26 by Pat McDonald

According to the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings released this week, Elmira College is performing well compared with peer institutions.In standout achievements, Elmira ranked #6 in Regional Colleges North, #3 for Best Value, and #2 for Social Mobility. These recognitions indicate... Read More.

Bath man arrested after allegedly trying to meet with underage girl

Thursday, September 25 by Pat McDonald

A Bath man is facing felony charges after he allegedly tried to meet up with an underage girl.According to police, 45-year-old Michael Harold Ellis was arrested on Sept. 16 and charged with two counts of criminal attempt statutory sexual assault and involuntary deviate sexual... Read More.

Elmira man facing felony charges for cashing fraudulent check

Wednesday, September 24 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira man is facing felony charges after he allegedly cashed a fraudulent check for over $23,000.According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, 21-year-old Anthony Brooks has been charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree, a Class C felony,... Read More.

Penn Yan house fire claims lives of grandmother, grandson

Tuesday, September 23 by Pat McDonald

A house fire in Penn Yan claimed the life of a 78-year-old woman and her 12-year-old grandson.According to the Penn Yan Police Department, the fire started at around 7:30 a.m. on Friday on Cornwell Street in Penn Yan.The 911 call was made by a... Read More.

NY State Police investigating after body found in Hornell Reservoir

Tuesday, September 23 by Pat McDonald

The New York State Police is investigating after a body was found in the Hornell Reservoir.According to police, the body of a 79-year-old man was discovered by two fishermen on Monday.State Police were assisted at the scene by the Fremont and Hammondsport Fire Departments.According... Read More.

New York DEC holding free fishing day this weekend

Monday, September 22 by Pat McDonald

New York State will hold a free fishing day this weekend.People across New York will be able to hit the water on Saturday with no freshwater fishing license required.While no license will be required, all other fishing regulations remain in effect.The New York DEC... Read More.

Two injured in shooting over the weekend in Elmira

Monday, September 22 by Pat McDonald

Two people were injured in a shooting in Elmira on Saturday evening.According to Elmira Police, the incident occurred at around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday on the 700 block of Riverside Avenue.When officers arrived they found two people with gunshot wounds to the leg. The... Read More.

Big Flats Community Days underway

Friday, September 19 by Pat McDonald

The Big Flats Community Days are underway and this year features more amusement rides than ever before.The event started on Thursday and will run through Saturday.Rides at the carnival include bumper cars, a ferris wheel, slides, and new rides including teacups and a Dumbo... Read More.