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Softball Recap: Sayre has no trouble against Wellsboro
Sayre can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 15-2 margin over the Wellsboro Hornets. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Sayre has managed all season. Sayre got a massive performance out of...
Daughter allegedly tries to drain mother's bank account
Troy, Pa. — A woman tried to steal $10,000 from her mother’s bank account using a stolen identification card, police say. Suann Nicole Dyar, 42, had successfully scammed a bank teller at C&N Bank in Troy earlier in the day on April 29 when she withdrew $50 from her mother’s account at the drive-through, according to Trp. Alexander Gregoire state police at Towanda. The teller told police Dyer showed ID but that it was “difficult” to see the person in the car through the bank’s...
Alert issued for missing Bradford County woman
Athens, Pa. — Police are looking for a woman who went missing from her home Monday night and hasn't been seen since. Judy Ann Johnston suffers from dementia, but is in good physical shape and "can walk at a very good pace when she wants," according to Athens police. She was last seen walking south on North Elmira Street around 7 p.m. Johnston is 5 feet 3 inches, 170 pounds,...
Elmira College holds 2024 graduation ceremony
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Around 140 students walked in Elmira college’s 166th graduation ceremony today. Some students are receiving their master’s in business and education, while the majority are graduating with a bachelor’s in nursing, education, art, and science. A few graduating students already know what careers they wish to pursue. Graduate Candice Terpolilli, who […]
Elmira man faces theft charges
SOUTHPORT, N.Y. (WETM) — An Elmira man was arrested after allegedly shoplifting and stealing a motorcycle. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, Harley E. Taylor, 30, was arrested in the Town of Southport on Tuesday, May 14. Authorities say that Taylor stole multiple items from Valu Home Center in Southport and was in possession […]
Man pleads guilty to 2023 Elmira murder
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WENY) -- A 23-year-old man will spend at least 20 years behind bars after pleading guilty on Wednesday, May 15th to murder in the second degree. Following the plea, Davonte Alligood was sentenced to a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of life in prison. According...
Car show comes to Sayre car dealership this Friday
SAYRE, Pa. (WETM) – Williams Ford of Sayre will be hosting a car show event this weekend that will include food and more for the community to enjoy. The Williams Ford Friday Night Headlights show will take place on Friday, May 17, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Williams Ford of Sayre located at […]
Section IV reveals boys lacrosse All-Division and All-Star teams
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The best of the best in Section IV boys lacrosse have been honored for impressive regular season play. The top stars of local high school boys lacrosse earned selections to the Section IV All-Division and All-Star teams, on Sunday. Headlining the selections are Elmira’s All-American goaltender Sam Brenen-Buseck, Horseheads standout Zach […]
Guthrie Clinic re-unites with trauma survivors for National Trauma Survivors Day
SAYRE, P.A. (WENY) -- May 15th is national trauma survivors day and today the Guthrie Clinic honored several trauma survivors they have treated over the years. Guthrie administration and staff welcomed some familiar faces today for National Trauma Survivors Day. Survivors told their stories of perseverance and triumph over injury -- and the contributions of the staff that took care of them.
NYSEG & Woodlawn Court Reach Agreement to Avoid Shutoff
ELMIRA, NY (WENY) -- A couple of weeks ago, tenants at Woodlawn Court in Elmira received a NYSEG notice on their doors, with a shutoff notice stating the complex owed almost $393,000 in unpaid utilities. The shutoff date was May 14th, but as of May 15th, management said it worked out an agreement with NYSEG to keep the lights on.
Chemung Canal Trust Company backed up New York City banks, grew into Elmira institution
How high is it? “It’s a long way up, no matter the measure. From the bottom of the foundation to the top of the penthouse vent, it is 122.8 feet. From the ground floor to the top of the penthouse vent (all that will be seen above the ground) is 104.2” (Star Gazette June 4, 1970) ...
Softball Recap: Towanda wins going away against Sayre
Towanda can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent contest on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Sayre Redskins. The victory was nothing new for Towanda as they're now sitting on four straight. Shaylee Greenland made a splash no matter where...
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