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Paws for Laws raises money for NYSP K-9 Units
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The annual Paws for Laws fundraiser took place at the Horseheads Elk's Club Saturday afternoon, raising money for the New York State Police K-9 unit. There were raffles, live auctions, a chicken barbecue, and K-9 demonstrations. Tickets were $15 each, or $10 with the donation of...
Park Station summer 2024 hours and prices announced
ERIN, N.Y. (WETM) — Park Station is almost ready to open for the 2024 season. The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department announced Park Station’s hours and prices for this summer. Little has changed from the 2023 season. The park’s control booth will be open on weekends and Memorial Day from 10 a.m. to 5 […]
Softball Recap: Horseheads picks up seventh straight win on the road
In what's become a running theme this season, Horseheads gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Southside Green Hornets as the Horseheads Blue Raiders made off with an 8-2 win. That's more bragging rights for Horseheads, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Talk of the Tiers: Martha Davis, ‘The Motels’
(WETM)– On this week’s “Talk of the Tiers”, Martha Davis, the lead singer of the 80’s hit band “The Motels”, opens up about her career, her tragedies, being a woman in rock in the last 70’s and 80’s, and other personal areas and thoughts.
More blood drives coming to the Southern Tier May into June
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) – The American Red Cross has announced more blood drives that are coming to the Southern Tier to end the month of May and begin the month of June. While there are still quite a few blood drives coming up in the area in the next few weeks, there are even […]
These are the Waverly projects that will be paid for with $4.5 million from NY Forward
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced funding for nine NY Forward projects in the Village of Waverly, from transformations of Broad Street to new housing units and renovations of Soprano’s Market. Waverly was the Southern Tier's Round 1 winner of the $4.5 million NY Forward award in early 2023,...
Rain Chances Low Friday
Low pressure will approach from the west on Friday with increasing clouds. Limited moisture will result in a few showers late Friday and Friday night. Rainfall amounts will be less than 0.10". Daytime temperatures on Friday will top out in the mid 70s with temperatures expected to remain in the 70s over the weekend. Chances for rain will remain low both Saturday and Sunday with much of the weekend under partly sunny skies.
Alive After Five kicks off at Wisner Park in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The first “Alive After Five” of the season kicked off at 5’clock on Friday. People were enjoying the warm weather with the City of Elmira’s largest Happy Hour of the month at Wisner Park. People listened to live music from Major Bigtime...
Pennsylvania fugitive arrested in Chemung County
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A Pennsylvania man has been arrested as a fugitive from justice in Chemung County for violation of probation from a previous charge. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, Jamie M. Lang, 41, was arrested after the Criminal Investigations Division received a warrant from Bradford County, Pennsylvania, on May 10. The […]
Guthrie Gallop raises $15,000
SAYRE, P.A. (WETM) — The Guthrie Gallop raised $15,000 from its 40th annual event in downtown Sayre for the Guthrie Cancer Car Fund. The funds will benefit cancer patients receiving treatment at any of the Guthrie facilities. More than 400 hundred runners participated between the 5k and 10k races, making it the largest turnout in the […]
Local grads see historic seasons end in NCAA D-I Softball Tournament
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Three local grads saw their seasons end in the NCAA D-I Softball Tournament, this weekend. (Photo Courtesy: Steve Edgerly, Villanova Wildcats Athletics) College softball standouts Sarah Coon, Tess Cites, and Wendi Hammond each fell short of NCAA Division I Regional Championships, on Saturday and Sunday. Despite the losses in the national […]
Bodycam video; Elmira PD officer shoots attacking dog
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)– After an inquiry from 18 News, the Elmira PD has released the bodycam video from an officer who was charged by an angry dog and was forced to shoot it on May 7. The video shows the officer getting out of his police cruiser, followed by events leading up to, and including, […]
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 […]
Man pleads guilty to 2023 Elmira murder
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — A man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to what the district attorney’s office said was regarding the murder of an Elmira man back in January of 2023. According to information from the Chemung County District Attorney’s Office, 23-year-old Davonte L. Alligood pleaded guilty on Wednesday, May 15, to murder in the second […]
Corning-Painted Post school district ballot measures include 4 new buses, $140 million budget
School districts across New York state have budget votes and school board elections on Tuesday. Voters in the Corning-Painted Post Area School District will decide on three ballot measures, including a nearly $140 million school budget. Proposition 1 calls for the adoption of the school budget at $139,181,455 with a...
BookFest aims to foster love of reading in kids
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Families flocked to First Arena on Saturday for BookFest. Organized by the Family Reading Partnership of the Chemung Valley, the goal is to inspire young readers. "BookFest is good!" said a young reader Eli, with a thumbs up and a smile. Families with kids of all...
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 […]
Boys Lacrosse: All-Americans from Vestal, Elmira lead Section 4 all-stars
Two players from Vestal and one from Elmira have been named Section 4's USA Lacrosse All-Americans for the 2024 boys season. Earning the honor from unbeaten Vestal were senior midfielder Sammy Baek and senior attack Braden McMahon. Elmira senior goalie Sam Brenen-Buseck also earned All-America recognition. Academic All-Americans from Section...
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