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Letters: Readers weigh in on sewer tax increases, Brand Park Pool, Memorial Day
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Horseheads Village audit uncovers several money/deposit/accounting issues
Village of Horseheads, N.Y. (WETM)–An audit of the Village of Horseheads’ finances done by the New York State Comptroller’s Office shows several issues with the way the Village accounts for or deposits funds, including cash. The audit cites that Villages in New York are, by law, supposed to be audited every year, but The Village […]
Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center celebrates 60 years!
On Saturday, May 18, the Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center held an Open House event that included a “sold out” chicken barbecue, and a Tioga County Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony to recognize the center’s 60 years in the community. The Center offers a wide-range of activities,...
Law Talk: Car and Pedestrian Accidents
(WETM) — Law Talk brings answers to questions that you, our viewers submit to be answered by our team of lawyers. In this edition of Law Talk, Attorney Megan Collins discusses the statistics of motor vehicle accidents on pedestrians and how law makers are trying to increase safety on the road.
Chemung County DPW Commissioner Andy Avery retiring
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Chemung County Department of Public Works Commissioner Andy Avery confirmed he will retire in June after a 33-year career. Avery has served as Commissioner since 2013. 18 News learned about Avery’s retirement at a workshop meeting of the Elmira City Council on Thursday. Before taking the helm as DPW Commissioner, Mr. […]
Owego Lockheed Martin gets $400M in federal funding to build rescue helos
OWEGO, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Lockheed Martin plant in Owego has received $400 million in federal funding to support its Combat Rescue Helicopter program, according to Senator Chuck Schumer, a Democrat. The program, which was outlined in the 2024 Defense Appropriations bill, orders 10 Combat Rescue Helicopters from the factory....
“D-Day; The Greatest Victory” special screening for veterans in Elmira
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM)–A program marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied Forces assault on Normandy, France, known as D-Day, will be shown nationwide on the Nexstar Media Group’s family of stations on or before June 6. A group of veterans got a chance to see the program in a special, advance, screening at The Clemens […]
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