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One arrested, 50 cats rescued from Avoca home in neglect case
AVOCA, N.Y. (WETM) — One person was arrested and 50 cats were rescued from a mobile home in Steuben County following reports that the animals had been abandoned since March. According to the Finger Lakes SPCA, 50 cats consisting of 44 adults and six newborn kittens, were rescued from a trailer home in Avoca and […]
Celebrating the Start of the Justice Center of the Southern Tier Program
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Justice Center of the Southern Tier is a new place designed for people who were victims of crime, so they can get what they need to make things right. Located at 320 West Main St. in Montour Falls, the facility serves more than Schuyler County, it provides services to the whole Southern Tier.
Interstate 86 Westbound reopened after rollover crash in Campbell
UPDATE, 3:15 p.m. (5/6): According to 511NY, Interstate 86 has reopened after a two car crash closed the highway in part of Steuben County earlier Monday. CAMPBELL, N.Y. (WENY) -- Interstate 86 is closed between Exits 40 and 41 Westbound in Steuben County due to a two car accident in Campbell, Monday afternoon.
Awards season continues at Crystal Lanes: Blencowe heads Ladies All-City Team
Hailey Blencowe registered the highest average for the ladies this season with a 215 mark at Crystal Lanes and with that, she earns the mythical title of team captain for the Ladies All-City Team. She is joined on the First Team by Deon Frost, Anita Gennosa, Cheryl Rice and Gwen Bain.
Bath man hits 1,500 days and counting of dad jokes
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) – If you drive down Haverling Street in Bath, you may have seen a sign with jokes hanging on someone’s porch for a few years now. Woody Latour is now on his 1,500th day of putting up these signs for people to enjoy. He began during COVID, but the positive reactions he […]
Beaver Dams shooting suspect arrested
SCHUYLER COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — The Catlin man who was a suspect in a reported shooting that led to a large police presence and hours-long roadblock in Beaver Dams has been arrested. According to the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office, deputies located 40-year-old Rexford “Ely” Smith on May 8 after an investigation into a menacing incident […]
Twin Tiers Most Wanted: Zachary J. Courtney
Zachary J. Courtney is wanted by the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Courtney is charged with criminal possession of stolen property, unlicensed driver, and uninsured vehicle. Courtney is 21 years old. Courtney has brown hair and green eyes. Courtney is 5’7″ tall and weighs 160 pounds. The last...
C-PP school budget up 6.3%. What to know about Corning area spending plans before May vote
Corning-Painted Post School District residents will vote May 21 on a proposed $139,181,455 budget featuring a 4.97% tax levy hike. For the first time in more than 15 years, the budget must receive a supermajority, at least 60%, to pass. The supermajority is required because the district is exceeding the state tax cap of 2.97%.
Steuben County home listings increased in April. See the current median price here
The median home in Steuben County listed for $214,450 in April, up 7.8% from the previous month's $198,900, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 19.8% from $179,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Softball Game Preview: Campbell-Savona on Home-Turf
Campbell-Savona has been on the road for three straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Alfred-Almond Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Campbell-Savona's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Alfred-Almond's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
New Mother's Day tradition? 'Mama Style' breakfast, lunch offered at Carey's Brew House
Looking for something special to do on Mother's Day in Corning, and maybe start a new tradition?. Carey’s Brew House will serve Mother’s Day breakfast and lunch “mama style” on Sunday at the popular Bridge Street eatery. Tammy Carey, who owns the 58 Bridge St. restaurant...
Corning's STAC West softball title led by high-powered offense
A look at Southern Tier Athletic Conference West Division softball champion Corning as the Hawks prepare to participate in the STAC tournament. Up next for the Hawks Two years after earning the program's first STAC tournament championship at Chenango Valley, Corning returns to the school in a bid to earn a shot at a...
Downtown Revitalization Initiative forum showcases impact on the Southern Tier
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) -- New York's Department of State held a forum in the Seneca Lake Event Center at Clute Park earlier today to promote two of its flagship economic development programs to local communities. Previous program participants gathered to provide some insight and advice for future applicants and awardees.
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