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Village of Van Etten Votes to Dissolve

Wednesday, December 13 by WEBO Radio

The Village of Van Etten has voted 103-76 to dissolve the Village and merge with the Town of Van Etten. Taxpayers are expected to save about $280 per year after the merger. The Village has 180 days to formulate a dissolution plan. The proposal... Read More.

Guilty Plea in Abandonment of Baby in Elmira

Monday, December 11 by WEBO Radio

The Sayre teenager that left her seven-month-old baby in a plastic bag in Elmira has entered a guilty plea.17-year-old Harriette Hoyt entered the plea on the charge of Attempted Murder in return for a nine year jail sentence with five years of post-release supervision.... Read More.

Sentencing Held in XBox Murder Case

Monday, December 11 by WEBO Radio

Akeem Williams, of Elmira, has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of Tiko Head. Williams murdered Head in a dispute over a missing Xbox. Williams was also sentenced to 15 years for Criminal Possession of a Weapon. The... Read More.

Elmira Man Arrested on Crack Cocaine Charges

Monday, December 11 by WEBO Radio

An investigation into the sale of crack cocaine has resulted in one arrest. 29-year-old William Albritton, of Elmira, has been charged with three counts of felony Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. The arrest was the result of a joint effort between the Elmira... Read More.

Speeding Stop Yields Drug Arrest

Monday, December 4 by WEBO Radio

A Brooklyn man was stopped for speeding by the State Police on I-86 in Elmira and subsequently found 40 grams of cocaine, 109 bags of heroin, a small amount of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. 45-year-old Pedro Sanchez was arrested and charged with two counts... Read More.

No Injuries in Elmira School Bus Rollover

Tuesday, November 28 by WEBO Radio

An Elmira school bus driver has been ticketed after crashing into a garbage truck Monday morning. The bus, which had one student on board, ran a stop sign and overturned. The student was not injured but was taken to hospital as a precaution. The... Read More.

Man Fatally Stabbed in Southport

Monday, November 27 by WEBO Radio

Early Thanksgiving morning, a man was fatally stabbed at a Southport residence. Chemung County Police have not yet identified the victim, saying only that an investigation is on-going.

Five Arrested Following High Speed Chase

Sunday, November 26 by WEBO Radio

Five people were arrested Monday and face multiple felonies and misdemeanors after a traffic stop and chase that started in Owego and ended along Route 17C. At 4pm yesterday, Owego police stopped a vehicle with a Pennsylvannia plate West Main Street. The driver and... Read More.

Elmira Man Charged with Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance

Sunday, November 26 by WEBO Radio

An investigation by the State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team and the Elmira Police Department resulted in the arrest of 30-year-old Dennis C. Washington, of Elmira, on one count of felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.The arrest was the result of the joint... Read More.

United Airlines to Resume Elmira – Newark Flights

Tuesday, November 21 by WEBO Radio

United Airlines has decided to resume flights between Elmira-Corning Regional Airport and Newark, New Jersey. The twice a day flight service will begin in April 2018. It had been discontinued in 2016.

Elmira Standoff Leaves One Dead

Monday, November 20 by WEBO Radio

Elmira Police have released additional information regarding a stand-off at 900 Oak Street in Elmira. The incident began around 2PM Tuesday and lasted into the early hours of Wednesday morning. Police tried to make contact using a megaphone and other methods with... Read More.

Teen Mother of Abandoned Baby is Back in Court

Monday, November 20 by WEBO Radio

The teen mother accused of abandoning her baby in Elmira is expected back in court on Friday. Prosecutors say 17-year-old Harriette Hoyt left her 8-month-old daughter outside in a trash bag on Walnut Street back in August.The baby was found alive and placed in... Read More.