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City of Elmira announces new newsletter, how to sign up
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The City of Elmira has announced its new newsletter, which will be released for the first time beginning this week. The newsletter will be released bi-weekly beginning on Wednesday, May 8, and will continue to be released every other week after. The newsletter will include information about upcoming events, roadwork, adoptable pets and more. You […]
River Friends Letter to City of Elmira Highlights Issues with Trash, Graffiti, Unkempt Park
ELMIRA, NY (WENY) -- A letter on behalf of the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed (FCRW) gained a lot of social media attention over the weekend. Elizabeth Zilinski, the Executive Director of the FCRW said she wrote the letter, which was later posted to Facebook by the founder of the River Friends, to bring attention to parts of the city that needed to be cleaned, maintained, or picked up.
Volunteers Are Gearing Up for the 100th Anniversary of Eldridge Park's Amusement Park
ELMIRA, NY (WENY) -- Volunteers at Eldridge Park are gearing up for the 100th anniversary of the amusement park with a special event for opening weekend. On May 24th, volunteers are hosting a Gala to kick off the start of a fun-filled season. "We have the 100th Anniversary of the...
A look at IAC South Large School softball champion Thomas A. Edison
A look at Interscholastic Athletic Conference South Large School Division softball champion Thomas A. Edison as the Spartans get set to play for the overall IAC Large School crown. Title matchup at a glance Edison will face North Large School champ Lansing in the overall final at 5 p.m. May 9 at Wells College...
Arnot Health to offer exercise and rehab seminar for women
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Arnot Health Pelvic Health Rehabilitation team is offering a pregnancy exercise and rehab seminar next weekend for women who are pregnant or have recently given birth. The seminar will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in the Petrie […]
Investigation into animal neglect complaint in Town of Erin
Town of Erin, N.Y. (WETM) – 18 News has confirmed an investigation is underway into an animal neglect complaint in the Town of Erin in Chemung County. The complaint was filed against a farm property on Thayer Road that has cows and horses. Craig Spencer, the Director of Animal Control at the Elmira Police Department, […]
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...
Catholic Charities is suspending services at Nichols office: How long it will be closed
With plans to move to a new office on West River Road in Nichols next month, Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga will suspend all outreach services from May 20 to June 7 at the old office on Roki Boulevard, according to the non-profit. The closure includes the food pantry, clothing, diaper and personal care item availability, emergency financial services and the community kitchen, CCTT said. ...
Brendan Gilliland Game Report: vs Towanda
Brendan Gilliland was a major factor in Troy's victory over Towanda on Monday. Gilliland was dynamite, going 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Gilliland and Troy will take on Northeast Bradford at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last time Gilliland duked it out with Northeast Bradford (back in April of 2023), Troy came out on top by a score of 21-1. Will another strong game from Gilliland be enough to do it again? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
Meteorology Monday (5/6/24): Fog
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM)- Several areas are looking at concerns of patchy dense fog this morning. On this week’s segment of Meteorology Monday, 18 Storm Team Meteorologist Alivia Colon explains how fog forms and how to be safe when you encounter it on the road.
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...
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.
Meals on Wheels on a Bicycle
ELMIRA, NY (WENY) -- Meals on Wheels is an organization where volunteers deliver meals to those who may have limited resources or can't get around easily. One man in Elmira not only delivers some meals, he does it on a bicycle. "A long time ago when [I] was watching the...
Village of Horseheads Parks & Rec announces 2024 Teal Park Summer Concert Series dates
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Village of Horseheads Parks & Recreation organization has announced who will be playing at its summer concert series this year at Teal Park. The 2024 Teal Park Summer Concert Series will begin on June 6 and will run until Aug. 22. The concerts will go from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 […]
College Fair 2024 hits Elmira Elks Club Wednesday night
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The top college fair in the region returns Wednesday night in Elmira. College Fair 2024 is back at the Elmira Elks Lodge from 6-8 pm Wednesday. The fair is located at the Elks on 300 East Gray Street. Students and higher education enthusiasts can expect college representatives from all over the […]
Wolf’s home run lifts Horseheads softball past Elmira, Blue Raiders baseball wins thirteenth straight
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – Horseheads baseball and softball each found the win column, in mid-week games. Horseheads softball outlasted Elmira with a late home run, on Tuesday. Following 4 scoreless innings of a pitcher’s dual between Megan Wolf and 7th grader Marley Devlin, the Express chalked up the 1st run in the 5th. Elmira’s Madelyn […]
Elmira-Corning area home prices on the decline
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The average price of a home in the Elmira-Corning area has declined by 13% in the first three months of 2024 since the same time period last year, according to a housing market report released Monday by the Elmira-Corning Regional Association of Realtors. The average price...
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