Van Etten man facing charges following traffic stop

A Van Etten man is facing several charges after he was allegedly found with crystal meth and high-capacity ammo-feeding devices.According to the New York State Police, 49-year-old Robert J. Durfey has been charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class C...

Historic Van Etten church looking for help replacing roof

A historic church in the Town of Van Etten is looking for help.The World of Faith Church is seeking donations to help replace the church’s roof.Pastor Wesley Nichols told WBNG-TV that the roof can no longer be patched, it needs to be replaced.The church...

Van Etten man charged after allegedly ramming truck into police car

The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Van Etten man after he allegedly threatened deputies and rammed his truck into a police vehicle last Thursday night.According to police, 26-year-old Gregory D. Edwards was charged with third-degree criminal mischief, a Class E felony, and misdemeanor...

Van Etten Man Charged with Felony for Parole Violation

Christopher J. Higgins, 31, of Van Etten, was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 7 on an outstanding Superior Court Warrant for Violation of Probation, a Felony, according to Chemung County Sheriff's Office. The warrant was issued by Chemung County Court on July 31. Higgins was charged...