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Elmira will publicly name landlords with code violations
A century-old structure, converted into a multi-family apartment building sits empty and condemned as unsafe with broken windows and boards on multiple doorways on W. First Street in Elmira. It has been empty for nearly a decade according to code enforcement director, John McCracken. It is one of the properties the city is looking to remove or rebuild to upgrade its housing stock.
Rainfall chances increase by midweek
Despite a brief shower Monday morning, weather conditions are expected to dry through Tuesday afternoon. With high pressure building on Tuesday, plenty of sunshine is in the forecast. Southwesterly winds will bring warm air, causing high temps. to climb close to 80 degrees. The pattern changes Tuesday night as a...
Dairy cows turned into major league baseballs at Pa. meat processing plant
Whether you’re watching the Phillies, the Texas Rangers, or the Seattle Mariners, the baseballs belted over the centerfield wall were likely made from cows that last chewed cud in and around Northeastern Pennsylvania. Dairy cows live a short life on large farms, typically just 3 to 5 years. When...
This historical item stumped Tioga County experts. Can you guess what it is?
One of the interesting parts of working in a museum is sifting through the containers of collections of items. I have been remarkably lucky in my career. I have been closely associated with two fine county historical societies – Broome and Tioga. I have also been able to view, handle and use many of the collection items in both institutions.
VanEtten man sentenced after violating order of protection
VANETTEN, N.Y. (WETM) – A VanEtten man has been sentenced to serve time in state prison after he pleaded guilty to a criminal contempt charge back in April in Schuyler County Court. According to the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office, Joshua R. White, 38, was sentenced on May 2, by Hon. Matthew C. Hayden to […]
Off-duty guards gather outside Elmira Correctional Facility
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- About 15-25 guards have gathered together outside the Elmira Correctional Facility on the morning of Friday, May 3rd. Some of the guards spoke to WENY News, and were adamant they were not protesting. Instead they said they were showing solidarity for three guards they said were...
Showers may interrupt mowing
After a soggy Sunday, there will be lingering showers Monday morning. However, drier conditions for the afternoon will be ideal for mowing. Tuesday is best day as only partly sunny skies are expected. The unsettle pattern returns on Wednesday with afternoon thunderstorms. Then, there is the potential for Thursday to be a washout.
Twin Tiers Most Wanted: Michelle Patchen
Michelle Patchen is wanted by the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office. Patchen has been charged with Welfare fraud. A warrant has been issued for her arrest. Patchen is 52 years old. Patchen has blonde hair and blue eyes. Patchen is 5’4″ tall and weighs 215 pounds. The last...
Schuyler Storm standout voted Athlete of Week; help pick this week's winner
A .692 batting average over four games helped Alex Holmes of the the Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour baseball earn Athlete of the Week honors for the week ending April 27. Holmes went 9-for-13 with a triple, double, 10 runs, nine stolen bases and four RBIs from April 21 to 27 to lead the team otherwise known as Schuyler Storm to a 3-1 record.
Talk of the Tiers: Eileen Collins
(WETM) — Eileen Collins was one of the first female US Air Force test pilots. She was the first female to pilot a Space Shuttle mission, which she did twice, and the first female to be the commander of a Space Shuttle mission, which she did twice. Colonel Collins is from Elmira, and in this week’s Talk of the Tiers we do a special, 90-minute, look at her life in Elmira, the path she took after she left there, and the career as an Astronaut that distinguishes her.
Quilts of Valor awarded to Northern Tier veterans
MANSFIELD, P.A. (WENY) -- The Bradford County Chapter of Quilts of Valor honored several veterans by awarding them with quilts at the First United Methodist Church in Mansfield earlier today. "We believe that as we sew, love, caring, and gratitude flows from our hearts to our hands, into the quilts...
Horseheads 18 and up softball league makes debut
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – Some of the area’s best softball players from past years have made a return to the diamond. The Horseheads 18 and up softball league made it’s league debut, this past Wednesday. Following a successful 2023 summer tournament run, the new league played it’s first game. Nineteen local softballers reunited at the […]
The 19th Walk a Mile in My Shoes fundraiser helps spread suicide prevention awareness
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Over 1,000 people laced up their walking shoes at Eldridge Park in Elmira today to walk a mile for an important cause. The Walk a Mile in my Shoes event is held yearly in support of suicide prevention. This year marked the 19th annual Walk a...
Dunkin' to Celebrate National Nurses Day with Free Coffee
(WENY) -- Dunkin' locations across the Southern Tier will be honored and celebrated on National Nurses Day Monday, May 6th. Dunkin' will offer nurses a free medium hot or iced coffee. No other purchases are required. Dunkin' says the offer is limited to one coffee per nurse. Nurses can also...
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