State police identify victim who died in kayak accident

SOUTHPORT -- New York State Police have identified the kayaker who died on Seeley Creek in Southport over the weekend.According to police, 44-year-old Shawn R. McWhorter of Pine City died after his kayak capsized at around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.McWhorter was eventually removed from... Read More.

Pickett invites seniors to fraud seminars on Feb. 23

SAYRE – In her continuing effort to educate older residents about the latest scams and how to protect themselves, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) is co-hosting two financial fraud seminars in February.“The goal of our seminars is to make older residents aware of the latest scams... Read More.

Scholarship Challenge kicks off Saturday

SAYRE -- The 44th annual Scholarship Challenge will return to the Sayre Theatre stage this Saturday, Feb. 3.The popular high school quiz show will be held every Saturday, starting at 10 a.m., through the finals on March 16th.Teams from Horseheads, Spencer-Van Etten, Sayre, Newark... Read More.

Police investigating death in Elmira

ELMIRA -- The Elmira Police Department is investigating the death of a 47-year-old female who was found between East Hudson Street and Pennsylvania Avenue on Monday morning.The victim was located on the gravel shoulder of the Norfolk Southern Railway. The identity of the deceased... Read More.

Timmy Ward joins the Nosebleed Section!

The latest episode of the Nosebleed Section with Pat McDonald is now available. Pat talks with former Canton High School standout and current Rutgers defensive back Timmy Ward, who has had to overcome plenty in his young life -- from beating cancer in high... Read More.

Corning art programs to receive grants

CORNING -- Two art programs in Corning will be receiving money from the National Endowment for the Arts.According to Congressman Nick Langworthy, the American Dance Asylum, Inc. will receive $10,000 while the Rockwell Museum’s Alley Art Project is set to get $25,000.The Rockwell Museum... Read More.

Gus Macker tournament coming to Corning, Elmira

A nationwide basketball tournament is coming to Corning and Elmira over the next two summers.Corning’s Gaffer District and Elmira Downtown Development have announced that the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held in their communities.The Gus Macker Tournament, which started in 1974 and... Read More.

Binghamton man found guilty of burglary

BINGHAMTON -- A Broome County Jury found a Binghamton man guilty of burglary in the third degree and criminal mischief in the fourth degree on Thursday.According to the Broome County District Attorney’s Office, Matthew Devaul faces up to seven years in New York State... Read More.