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One arrested, one airlifted in Avoca shooting incident
AVOCA, N.Y. (WETM) — An Avoca man was arrested on Monday after police say he was involved in a shooting that left one man seriously injured and had to be airlifted to the hospital. According to New York State Police, 66-year-old Willie C. Faniel was arrested on the charge of assault in the first degree, […]
Corning man arrested on drug charges after traffic stop in Bath
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) – A Corning man has been arrested on drug charges after police say they found drugs in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Bath this past weekend. According to the Village of Bath Police Department, Roland M. Duell was arrested on Saturday, April 27, on charges of criminal possession of a […]
New timeline set for Union Chill Cannabis debut in Steuben County. What we know.
Construction work at the former Leader site on West Pulteney Street will be ramping up soon as Union Chill Cannabis prepares to open in Corning. Construction work to modernize a 42-year-old West Pulteney Street building that will house Union Chill Cannabis, a Corning cannabis dispensary, is set to begin in about a month.
Steuben County collects 781 lbs. of medications during Drug Take Back
STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Steuben County residents turned nearly 800 pounds of unwanted medications at the county’s Drug Take Back Day event this past weekend. Members of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, the Steuben Prevention Coalition Opioid Committee (SPCOC), and the New York National Guard Counter Drug Task Force collected unused and expired medications […]
Steuben County to receive over $5M for Head Start programs
STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – Steuben County will be receiving a new grant for Head Start and early Head Start programs from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as announced by Congressman Nick Langworthy this afternoon. The grant, totaling $5,190,112 will be used for programs facilitated by Pro Action of Steuben and Yates […]
Donate Life month comes to an end, but the need for organ donations remains the same
PAINTED POST, N.Y. (WENY) -- There was a press conference on Tuesday afternoon at the Steuben County Department of Motor Vehicles for “Donate Life.” Assemblyman (R, C-Corning) Phil Palmesano and county clerks across the Twin Tiers joined together to stress how important organ donation is, despite “Donate Life” month coming to an end.
HS Softball: Corning offense steals show in Elmira stadium opener
Elmira celebrated the opening of its new softball stadium Monday afternoon. Tough part for the Express is Corning felt right at home at Elmira's new digs. The Hawks turned 11 hits, 10 walks and aggressive base running into an 18-2 Southern Tier Athletic Conference victory at Elmira High School. A 10-run fourth inning was followed by a five-run fifth, the final inning thanks to the mercy rule.
Street to close during Savona’s Village Yard Sale Day
SAVONA, N.Y. (WETM) — A portion of McCoy Street in Savona will be closing during Village Yard Sale Day. According to a Facebook post made by the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, the Savona Village Fire Department and the Village of Savona have decided to close McCoy Street from Main Street (state Route 415) to Church […]
A program in Corning to help people with their flower gardens
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY)-- It's about that time when gardeners are getting outside to take advantage of spring. In a bid to help everyone get a green thumb, Blocks in Bloom is a no-cost program in Corning to help people with their flower gardens. ''If you are a person who is...
College Update: A repeat national champ and 9 other area high school grads come up big
Shining a light on 10 graduates from the Elmira-Corning region who excelled at the college level this winter and into spring. Horseheads alumna Sophia Verkleeren secured All-American recognition in seven events for the Williams College women's swimming & diving team, which placed fourth in Division III nationals the week of March 20-23 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Verkleeren won two national titles, giving her four in her career.
Applebee’s to celebrate teachers with free dessert and BOGO deal
TWIN TIERS (WETM) – Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and Applebee’s is celebrating by offering teachers two different deals to thank them for all that they do during the school year. Beginning on Monday, May 6, and continuing until Friday, May 10, all teachers who eat at participating Applebee’s locations will receive a complimentary […]
Upstate NY town triumphs: Listed among U.S. best 5K, half marathon, cultural scene, and more
One Upstate New York town seems to have it all, at least when it comes to some of America’s best road races, cultural events and a picturesque town square. Corning, just south of the Finger Lakes, has been racking up awards in USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards series.
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