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Ruck for Them 5K returns to Waverly Glen this weekend

Tuesday, September 24 by Pat McDonald

The Tioga County Veterans Service Agency will holds its 5th annual Ruck for Them 5K this weekend in Waverly.The annual event will be held on Saturday at the Waverly Glen Park. Check in and breakfast is set for 9 a.m. with the Ruck for... Read More.

NASCAR returns to Watkins Glen this week

Tuesday, September 10 by Pat McDonald

NASCAR will return to Watkins Glen International this week and some drivers will be making public appearances before racing at the famous road course.Xfinity Series driver Josh Bilicki and his racecar will be at Wisner Park in Elmira from 4 to 6 p.m. on... Read More.

Firefighters rescue dog from fire in Watkins Glen

Monday, August 12 by Pat McDonald

Firefighters were able to rescue a dog from a house fire in Watkins Glen on Sunday.According to WENY-TV, the fire broke out at around 11 a.m. on 11th street in Watkins Glen.A dog was found unconscious inside the home. Firefighters immediately started CPR and... Read More.

NASCAR driver to appear at Bike The Glen event next week

Thursday, August 8 by Pat McDonald

NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman will be joining fans and taking a lap around Watkins Glen International at a slightly slower pace than he’s accustomed to as part of Bike the Glen on Wednesday, August 14.Bowman qualified for the Playoffs by virtue of... Read More.

Five-year-old boy falls 30 feet near waterfall at Waverly Glen Park

Thursday, July 25 by Pat McDonald

A five-year-old boy from Waverly was taken to the hospital after he fell 30 feet near the waterfall at the Waverly Glen Park on Thursday morning.According to the Waverly Police Department, the boy had run from his mother while she was attending her other... Read More.

2024 Waverly Glen Music Festival set for next month

Thursday, July 18 by Pat McDonald

The 2024 Waverly Glen Music Festival is set for next month.The annual event will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10th at the Waverly Glen Park.Musical acts including the Old Friends Band, Bill Soprano and the Backtalk band will hit... Read More.

Man who killed teen in Watkins Glen in 2000 denied parole

Friday, July 12 by Pat McDonald

The man convicted of killing a 15-year-old girl in Watkins Glen back in 2000 has been denied parole one more time.The latest decision from the parole board came late last month after convicted murderer Joshua Horein was interviewed by the board on June 20th.Horein... Read More.

GVCC’s Tastes of the Valley set for Friday at Waverly Glen

Thursday, June 6 by Pat McDonald

The annual Tastes of the Valley presented by the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce is set for this Friday, June 7 at the Waverly Glen Park.The event will feature restaurants, breweries and wineries from the Valley as well as live music from the 5... Read More.

Waterfront Festival and Cardboard Boat Regatta returning to Watkins Glen

Thursday, June 6 by Pat McDonald

The 31st annual Waterfront Festival and Carboard Boat Regatta is set to take place next weekend in Watkins Glen.The festival will be held on Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Seneca Harbor Park. The event will feature food, vendors,... Read More.

Hikers rescued from Watkins Glen State Park following landslide

Tuesday, May 28 by Pat McDonald

A group of hikers was rescued from the Watkins Glen State Park Gorge Trail following a landslide that occurred on Saturday night.According to the Watkins Glen Fire Department, a report of people trapped on the trail near Medical Marker 13 came in at around... Read More.

Watkins Glen International to host ‘Bike The Glen’ event

Thursday, May 9 by Pat McDonald

Watkins Glen International is set to host a brand new event at the historic race track.WGI has announced the first-ever Bike The Glen event, where residents can bring their bicycles to Watkins Glen International and test out the 2.45 mile track.Bike The Glen will... Read More.

2024 Watkins Glen Corvette Festival canceled

Thursday, March 14 by Pat McDonald

The annual Watkins Glen Corvette Festival has been canceled for this spring.Organizers said the event has not been permanently canceled and there are already plans to bring it back in 2025.The festival began last year and... Read More.