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Chemung County replaces traffic signals
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Chemung County is in the process of replacing traffic signals around the Elmira, Elmira Heights, and Horseheads areas. According to the Chemung County Department of Public Works, the county is replacing seven traffic signals for the first phase of its Traffic Signal Project. The new signals will follow current standards […]
Clear skies will continue into the overnight and into tomorrow along with warm conditions
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – Clear skies will continue into the overnight and into tomorrow along with warm conditions. Clouds increase to end the work week on Friday with showers for the weekend. More details below:. TONIGHT:. Patchy fog will be possible overnight, otherwise skies will be mostly clear. It...
Corning man arrested on welfare fraud/theft charges
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — A Corning man was arrested in April after police said he was collecting funds illegally from the social services department for nearly a year. According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, 60-year-old Richard W. Stuby was arrested on Thursday, April 25, after claiming he stole around $6,500 in funds he wasn’t […]
NY weather: Expect marble-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Chemung County Tuesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 4:43 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 a.m. for Chemung County. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are expected. "At 4:43 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near West Elmira, moving...
Tenants Receive Nearly $393K NYSEG Shutoff Notice at Woodlawn Court Apartments in Elmira
ELMIRA, NY (WENY) -- Tenants at Woodlawn Court, an income-based apartment complex in Elmira received notices on Friday, April 26th about NYSEG preparing to shut their utilities off. According to a spokesperson for the ownership management company, they were notified last week about the posted shutoff notices. "[I] called the...
Horseheads Hitmen announce free admission all season
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Horseheads Hitmen made a major announcement Wednesday night. The Hitmen, members of the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL), announced that all home games this season will have free admission for fans. Horseheads plays at the legendary Horseheads Babe Ruth Field Complex located on Mill Street. As the season quickly […]
Chemung County Habitat for Humanity to hold Women Build 2024
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Women from the Elmira area will be coming together to work on a Habitat for Humanity home during Mother’s Day weekend. Women Build 2024 invites women of all ages, backgrounds, and skill sets to spend a day serving their community while learning new skills, supporting other women, and having fun. This […]
New indoor play café to celebrate opening on Wednesday
Correction: A previous version of this story stated that the open house was a public event, but the event has reached capacity and will not be open to members of the public. The story has been corrected. HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – An open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be taking place tomorrow evening to celebrate […]
A thrift store 'sequel' debuts in Horseheads. What to know about Gifted Goods II.
Ten percent of profits at Gifted Goods II support the Zanderland Autism Fund. The thrift store sells clothing, shoes, household goods and more. Gifted Goods II, a community thrift store selling clothing and household goods, recently opened on South Main Street in Horseheads. Triva Lewis, thrift store owner, said the...
Tioga County Property Transactions
On April 19, 2024, property located at 2209 Waits Rd., Town of Owego, from Tammi Seeley to Lucy Perez and Joseph Barreca for $25,000. On April 19, 2024, property located at 238 Perrine Rd., Tioga, from Melanie Burke to Lawrence and Colleen Castiglione for $162,500. On April 19, 2024, property...
TAE students jumped into action after a man fell off his roof
ELMIRA HEIGHTS, N.Y. (WETM) – A man who lives alone and fell off his roof in his backyard didn’t expect anyone to be around to help him. That’s when students from Thomas A. Edison High School who were in gym class on the school’s track jumped over the 6-foot-tall fence between them and tried to […]
The Little Lounge Indoor Play Cafe debuts during National Small Business Week
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WENY) -- It's National Small Business Week, and The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce is highlighting the importance of local businesses. On 'Welcome Wednesday', The Little Lounge Indoor Play Cafe was welcomed into the Horseheads community. "Small businesses are the backbone of every community and the same...
Race of Champions Start Time Moved for Saturday, May 11 at Chemung Speedrome
Race of Champions Series and Chemung Speedrome management have agreed to adjust the opening and start times for the Saturday, May 11, 2024 event. The gates will now open at 3:00pm with qualifying to begin at 6:00pm for the 300th event in Series history. SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH ON RACINGAMERICA.TV. “We...
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