Congressman Reed Voices Support for Hydrofracking

Congressman Tom Reed made an appearance at a town hall meeting in Apalachin this weekend and voiced his support for hydrofracking. On Saturday, Reed joined many local residents at the meeting, where people were not shy to voice their concerns about fracking directly to the... Read More.

Chemung Gun Law Informational Session Has Large Turnout

There was a large turnout Thursday night as Elmira residents voiced their concerns about New York's new gun laws. The Chemung County Sheriff's office held their last of two informational sessions on the topics. The meeting was intended to enlighten gun owners by answering... Read More.

World War II Mortar Shell Found in Burning Car

The residents of a Chemung County village were given a scare when a bomb squad came into town on Saturday. State troopers say emergency crews were responding to a car fire at a home on Church Street in the village of Wellsburg when they... Read More.

Horseheads Receives Grant to Repair Water Well

The Village of Horseheads is getting a lot of help from the state and federal government to repair a local water well. The flood waters from Tropical Storm Lee compromised one of the village's wells, causing the health department to order a filtration... Read More.

Man Found Dead in Elmira Top's Parking Lot

Elmira police are investigating the death of a 33-year-old man who was found dead in the Top's parking lot on S. Main Street. Around 9 a.m. Sunday, police responded to the scene where they found the deceased man in the passenger's seat. The vehicle had... Read More.

Second Arrest Made in Elmira Burglary

Police have made a second arrest in a burglary that took place last month at an Elmira convenience store. Police arrested 44-year-old Rodney White of Elmira on Wednesday and charged him with criminal possession of stolen property. Last month, police arrested 40-year-old Donald Smith... Read More.

Police Investigating Possible Southport Meth Lab

A house in the 800 block of Broadway in Southport was cordoned off with yellow police tape and motorists were being asked to slow down as they pass through the area Wednesday morning. Chemung County Sheriff deputies and New York State Police were on... Read More.

Four Arrested Following Elmira Traffic Stop

Police arrested four men on drug charges early Monday morning after a traffic stop in the City of Elmira. Police stopped an SUV at around 1:40 am Monday on Clemens Center Parkway after officers witnessed several traffic violations. Police recovered a large quantity of... Read More.

Guilty Plea in Chemung County Auto Accident

Joseph Upham, 24, entered a guilty plea Monday to manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene of a crash. Police say Upham ran away after crashing a car into a home on State Route 14, Millport last November. He now faces at least six to 12... Read More.

Elmira Man Pleads Guilty To Home Invasion Robbery

An Elmira man has pleaded guilty to all charges related to a home invasion robbery and assault that took place in Lansing last October.  Bradley Brown admitted Tuesday in Tompkins County Court to breaking into a couple's home on Triphammer Road and threatening the... Read More.

Three Arrested in Burglary of Waverly Church

On Tuesday morning, Waverly police responded to a report of burglary at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in the Village of Waverly. Police located three suspects inside the church. All three were located “sleeping” in the basement area of the church. Arrested were Neil Wasinski, 19,... Read More.