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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 […]
Campbell-Savona Teacher Selected for NASA Summer Program
CAMPBELL, NY (WENY) -- A teacher from the Campbell-Savona Jr./Sr. High School is getting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, as she's going to NASA's Johnson Space Center this summer. Trisha Daningburg is excited to head to Houston, Texas for the Liftoff Summer Institute Program, which helps teachers increase their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through space education.
CCC Nursing students participate in realistic mass-casualty drill
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- Corning Community College Nursing students took part in a mass casualty event drill to simulate using their skills in a high-intensity hospital situation. The drill consisted of responding to injured persons and administering care based on the severity of injury. A driver becomes incapacitated at the...
Thousands expected to enjoy upcoming GlassFest: What to know for 2024
Thousands of people are expected to fill Market Street in late May to enjoy live music, shopping, dining, world-class glass exhibits and fireworks at the 15th annual GlassFest. Coleen Fabrizi, executive director of the Gaffer District, said the three-day glass and fire arts celebration event begins with a glass ribbon...
Corning’s Heritage: Celebrating Milestones During National Preservation Month
May is National Preservation Month, a special time dedicated to celebrating and reflecting on the historical layers that have shaped our communities. This year, Corning, New York, holds a place of particular significance as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Market Street Restoration Agency. This blog will take you on a detailed journey through Corning’s rich tapestry of history, from its native roots to its bustling present, spotlighting the vital role of preservation in keeping our collective memory alive and honoring our shared heritage.
Awards season at Crystal Lanes: Stermer, Hillman head All-City Senior Teams
To no one’s surprise, John Stermer earned the top spot on All-City, Senior Men’s Team with his outstanding performance in the Chilson-Wilcox Senior Men’s League. Therefore he is the mythical captain of this year’s team. John is joined on the First Team by Tim DeGraw, Bruce Stanton, Don Pierce and Ken Mattison.
Two-Day “Pop Market & Free Comic Book Day Weekend” in Elmira Heights
ELMIRA HEIGHTS, N.Y. (WETM) – This Saturday and Sunday, the American Legion in Elmira Heights is hosting a “Pop Market & Free Comic Book Day Weekend.” It will feature dozens of comic book authors, artists, card game tournaments, video gaming, vendors and more. “There are times when I feel like we’re spoiled because of the […]
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.
Bampa’s House raises money through unique spring fashion show
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) — Appleridge Senior Living hosted its second spring fashion show to raise money for Bampa’s House. Some of the people who modeled in the show were a mix of residents from Appleridge and models from the clothing store Lucky-U. One of the models was 88-year-old Bette Hartley, who said, “It’s something I had […]
CU-Mansfield fundraiser raises over $65K for its students
MANSFIELD, Pa. (WETM) – The 24-hour online giving event “Mounties All In” held by CU-Mansfield last month raised over $65,000 to support students on its campus. Mounties All In Day of Giving took place online from 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, to 8 a.m. on Friday, April 19, giving people the opportunity to donate […]
Fifty Years of Restoring Downtown Corning
Virginia Wright, a new Corning resident in 1958, cried after visiting downtown. The wife of a recently hired worker at Corning Glass Works, she didn’t see places that appealed to families, just bars and shoe stores for the men. The upper stories still had some of the nineteenth-century architectural character, but the first-story storefronts sported aluminum siding and neon signs in attempts to modernize.
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 […]
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.
Mountain Home, May 2024
“Blown Away” by David Higgins. Janusz Poźniak settles his family in Corning after glass TV stardom. This issue also includes Pulling Strings in Williamsport; Nothing There Is That Doesn't Love a People Wall; Drink, Drink, Drink, Goes the Trolley around Seneca Lake. You can see the whole issue...
Construction and bridge work to begin in Mansfield next week
MANSFIELD, Pa. (WETM) – Beginning next week, traffic in Mansfield will be impacted to accommodate the beginning of a two-year bridge project. The project will begin on Monday, May 6, taking place on Routes 6 and 2005. The work will begin with the milling and resurfacing of 0.5 miles of Route 6 between the Tioga […]
Horsheads baseball wins STAC West Championship
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Horseheads baseball has done it again. The Blue Raiders clinched their fourth consecutive STAC West Championship in the regular season besting Elmira on the road 3-0. Horseheads ace Mason Holloway struck out nine in a four-hit outing for the Blue Raiders. With the win, Horseheads improved to (12-1) overall while securing […]
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