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Horseheads Small Fry Football League cancels remainder of season

Tuesday, September 24 by Pat McDonald

The Horseheads Small Fry Football League has canceled the remainder of the 2024 season following several incidents where the police were called during games at Thorne Street Park.According to WETM-TV, there have been multiple occasions where coaches, referees and parents were engaged in heated... Read More.

Update: Large tractor trailer crashes, catches fire on 86 in Horseheads

Tuesday, September 17 by Pat McDonald

A large tractor trailer crashed and caught fire on Interstate 86 in Horseheads on Tuesday morning.According to police, the accident occurred at around 6:30 a.m. when a 43-year-old driver from Mexico, New York hit a guardrail and lost control of the truck, which caught... Read More.

Schumer announces high-speed rail manufacturing facility coming to Horseheads

Tuesday, September 10 by Pat McDonald

Press release from U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's Office:Following his relentless advocacy for Upstate NY, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday announced that Siemens Mobility has heeded his calls and will build its first-of-its-kind high-speed rail manufacturing facility in Horseheads, New... Read More.

Horseheads police officer will not be disciplined following Elmira after party incident

Monday, August 12 by Pat McDonald

The Horseheads Police Officer who was seen on video striking a man who was on the ground during an incident in Elmira on Aug. 4 will not be disciplined.According to the Horseheads Police Department, all officers’ actions were deemed appropriate after reviewing all videos,... Read More.

Investigation into incident involving Horseheads police officer, suspect underway

Thursday, August 8 by Pat McDonald

An investigation is currently underway into a Horseheads Police Officer who was seen striking an individual while they were on the ground during an incident in Elmira last weekend.According to WETM, the altercation occurred during a large after party on the 400 block of... Read More.

NY State Police identify victim in fatal Horseheads crash

Thursday, July 11 by Pat McDonald

The New York State Police have identified the victim in Sunday's fatal crash in Horseheads.According to police, 56-year-old Tony Catlin of Newfield was killed when his Toyota Camry rolled over several times on Lattabrook Road in Horseheads just before 7 p.m. on Sunday.The investigation... Read More.

56-year-old man killed in Horseheads crash

Tuesday, July 9 by Pat McDonald

A 56-year-old man was killed in a car accident in the Town of Horseheads on Monday evening.According to the New York State Police, the accident occurred just before 7 p.m. on Lattabrook Road.A preliminary investigating revealed a 2004 Toyota Camry driven by a 56-year-old... Read More.

Horseheads to host Family Day Celebration on Saturday

Monday, July 8 by Pat McDonald

The Village of Horseheads will be holding its annual Family Day Celebration this weekend.The Family Day event will feature kids' activities, music, food, vendors and fireworks at Sullivan Park on Thorne Street on Saturday, July 13th.The festivities will kick off at 4 p.m. and... Read More.

Police: ‘Cardiac event’ leads to fatal crash in Horseheads

Thursday, June 13 by Pat McDonald

The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who passed away during a car accident in Horseheads on Wednesday morning.According to police, 61-year-old Michael Vargo was unresponsive at the scene of the accident -- which occurred on Old Ithaca Road at around 5:35... Read More.

Man injured in motorcycle accident in Horseheads

Wednesday, June 5 by Pat McDonald

A man was injured during a motorcycle accident on Monday in Horseheads.According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred on Veteran Hill Road at around 11:24 p.m. on Monday.The investigation revealed that a 2006 Suzuki motorcycle was heading southwest on Veteran Hill... Read More.

Longtime Horseheads bar closes its doors

Monday, June 3 by Pat McDonald

A longtime Horsheads bar has closed its doors for good.Rosar’s, which had operated on John Street in Hanover Square since the 1920s, officially closed after one last day of business on Friday, May 31st.The karaoke bar previously closed during the pandemic, but reopened two... Read More.

Corning voters reject school budget; Elmira, Elmira Heights and Horseheads budgets pass

Thursday, May 23 by Pat McDonald

Voters in the Corning-Painted Post School District rejected the district’s proposed $139 million budget with a 4.97 percent tax increase on Tuesday.Since the tax cap is at 2.97 percent, the school district’s budget needed at least 60 percent of the vote for it to... Read More.