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Jewelry sale fundraiser at East Smithfield Library
SMITHFIELD – The Friends of the East Smithfield Library will hold its annual jewelry sale at the library, 50 Esmond St., on Friday, May 10, from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and half-price Monday, on May 13, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Southern Tier down in sales tax revenue in first quarter of 2024
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The Southern Tier and Finger Lakes Regions are among the worst in the state for sales tax revenue for the first quarter of 2024, according to new data from the state comptroller’s office. Of the nine regions across the state not including New York City, the Southern Tier is down 2.7% […]
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.
School of the Arts hosts three-day Festival of the Arts
Featuring a variety of artwork and performances, the festival aimed to showcase the talent and hard work of student artists. The School of the Arts concluded its three-day Festival of the Arts this past Friday, commemorating student artwork through a series of exhibitions, demonstrations and other performances. This inaugural student showcase marks the first year of Binghamton University’s School of the Arts, which aims to consolidate the disciplines of art and design, art history, cinema, creative writing, music and theatre under one school, as well as bring visibility to the arts at BU.
300th Race of Champions Modified Series on Tap for Saturday, May 11 at Chemung Speedrome – Race of Champions Modified Series & Chemung Speedrome Management Announce Inclement Weather Date if Necessary; Saturday, June 15, 2024
The Race of Champions Modified Series will reach a significant milestone in its 30-year history when it takes to the track at Chemung Speedrome on Saturday, May 11. That event will be the 300th race in the series’ history which dates back to its inaugural season in 1994. The...
Endicott woman implicated in 2023 home invasion gets 2-year sentence after guilty plea
A Broome County woman will serve two years in state prison after pleading guilty to a reduced charge in exchange for her testimony against an accomplice in a 2023 home invasion robbery. Broome County Judge Carol Cocchiola also sentenced Kristin Silvanic, of Endicott, to two years of post-release supervision for...
Sixty Years Strong!
The Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center, located at 748 Rte. 38, in Owego, N.Y., is celebrating a milestone anniversary this year. It was 60 years ago that local parents came together to establish an athletics program that focused on the rewarding sport of gymnastics. Since 1964, the Owego Gymnastics and...
Auchinachie supports Sassy’s Sidekicks
OWEGO, NY (WIVT/WBGH) – A local non-profit that provides four-legged therapy companions got a boost from a local business recently. Sassy’s Sidekicks and Rescue uses miniature horses to provide care and comfort, for the elderly, the disabled, veterans and special needs children. It was established one year ago and operates out of G and B […]
Hammond earns America East Pitcher of the Year
CHEMUNG, N.Y. (WETM) – Waverly grad Wendi Hammond has earned another major honor, in an impressive softball career. (Photo Courtesy: @UAlbanySB on “X”) Wendi Hammond earned the America East Pitcher of the Year award, on Tuesday. The UAlbany grad student claimed her first Pitcher of the Year nod and a first team All-Conference selection, following […]
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