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Chemung County Sheriff’s Office: Waverly man arrested as fugitive from Bradford County

Friday, September 20 by Pat McDonald

A Waverly man was arrested in Chemung County last week as a fugitive from justice out of Bradford County.According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, 41-year-old Marcus J. Campbell was wanted out of Pennsylvania after failing to appear on a charge of identity theft.On... Read More.

Chemung County Sheriff’s Office gives update on school threats

Tuesday, September 17 by Pat McDonald

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office updated the public on a school threat that was circulating on social media on Monday morning.On Sunday, at about 11:25 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office and 911 center began to receive numerous calls about a social media post threatening a... Read More.

NYC man arrested in Chemung County following theft in Valley

Thursday, September 12 by Pat McDonald

A New York City man was arrested in Chemung County after he allegedly stole items from the Walmart in Athens Township.According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, 25-year-old Arah S. Paniagua has been charged with stolen property in the fourth degree, a Class E... Read More.

Pennsylvania man killed in Chemung County crash

Wednesday, September 11 by Pat McDonald

One person was killed in a car accident in Chemung County on Monday afternoon.According to the New York State Police, 76-year-old Floyd Werner of Gaines, Pennsylvania was driving his truck south on Backer Road in the Town of Catlin at around 4:30 p.m. on... Read More.

Bovaird sentenced in 2021 torture-murder case in Chemung County

Monday, September 9 by Pat McDonald

The first man who was accused in the 2021 torture-murder case in Chemung County has been sentenced.According to the Chemung County District Attorney’s Office, Thomas Bovaird has been sentenced to 12 years in state prison after being convicted of manslaughter in the first degree... Read More.

Garbage truck catches fire on I-86 in Chemung

Thursday, August 29 by Pat McDonald

A garbage truck caught fire while traveling on Interstate 86 in Chemung on Wednesday morning.According to WETM-TV, the fire took place just after 9:30 a.m. in the westbound lane of 86 near Exit 59 in Chemung. A thick white smoke was seen billowing from... Read More.

Suspects accused of injuring Chemung County Sheriff’s investigator back in court

Tuesday, August 27 by Pat McDonald

The two people who are accused of injuring Chemung County Sheriff’s Investigator Michael Theetge back in March were in court on Monday.According to WENY-TV, Dominick Haley and Fatiuana Massaline were in Chemung County Court to continue plea negotiations with the district attorney’s office.The two... Read More.

Chemung County to begin accepting reservations for winter storage on Sept. 4

Monday, August 26 by Pat McDonald

The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department will begin taking reservations for winter storage on Wednesday, Sept. 4.Storage space is available from Oct. 15 to April 15 at the Chemung County Fairgrounds. The fee is determined by the length of the item being stored,... Read More.

Former Chemung County Sheriff Patrick Patterson passes away

Friday, August 23 by Pat McDonald

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of former Sheriff Patrick Patterson.Patterson passed away on Aug. 16th at the age of 75 after dealing with liver cancer for many years.He served in the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office from 1968 to 1978 before... Read More.

Chemung County restarting Adopt-A-Highway program

Wednesday, August 21 by Pat McDonald

Chemung County is restarting an Adopt-A-Highway program where residents and businesses can help keep the county clean.The county is looking for individuals, businesses and organizations to adopt a section of the highway and commit to keeping it litter free through regular clean-up activities.Participants will... Read More.

Elmira woman killed in farming accident in Chemung

Tuesday, August 20 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira woman was killed following a farming accident that occurred in the Town of Chemung in early August.According to the New York State Police, 56-year-old Tammy L. Marler was killed after she was struck by a tractor while the operator was attempting to... Read More.

Chemung County Fair kicks off on Wednesday

Monday, July 29 by Pat McDonald

The Chemung County Fair kicks off on Wednesday and runs through Saturday in Horseheads.The fair will feature rides and games, a demolition derby, car show, great food and live music including a performance from the legendary Oak Ridge Boys on Thursday.Visit etix.com and search... Read More.