Elmira man dies in accident at hotel pool

An Elmira man died in what police are saying was an accident in a hotel pool on Saturday night in Elmira.According to Elmira Police, 42-year-old Claudell Betts was pronounced dead about an hour after he was found in the pool at the Clarion Inn...

Winter clothing giveaway set for Saturday in Elmira

A winter clothing giveaway is set for this weekend in Elmira.The giveaway is taking place from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday in the parking lot of the Weis Grocery Store in Elmira.Children and adults are invited to pick up a jacket, scarf or...

Elmira bridge shut down after fire

A bridge in Elmira will remain closed until it can be inspected following a fire on Wednesday morning.According to WENY-TV, Elmira Police Officers encountered smoke coming from under a bridge on West Washington Ave, between Magee Street and Hatch Street at around 4:45 a.m.The...

Elmira woman charged with attempted murder

An Elmira woman has been arrested for attempted murder in connection with a shooting in Elmira.According to police, Alexiya Sutton was arrested following an investigation into an incident on the 700 block of West Gray Street in Elmira just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday.Sutton...

Two women arrested following disturbance in Elmira

Two women were arrested following a disturbance in Elmira on Thursday.According to Elmira Police, 21-year-old Dejaneira T. White was charged with criminal mischief in the third degree, a Class E felony, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a Class B...

Elmira College to host Octagon Fair this weekend

Each fall, Elmira College brings the community together with its family-friendly Octagon Fair.Hosted by the Offices of Alumni Engagement and Campus Life, this year’s event will take place during Elmira College Family weekend, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 28.The event...