Dominant wins for Corning, Horseheads, TAE, Waverly in football semis

Corning, Horseheads, Waverly, and Thomas A. Edison were dominant in Section 4 football semifinal contests, earning spots in championship games next week. Watkins Glen/Odessa-Montour fell short against defending state champion Tioga Central in a Class D semifinal. A recap of Elmira-Corning region teams in sectional semifinals played Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7. Class AA: Corning 43, Ithaca 14 Hours after it was announced he was named the section's Class AA Player of the Year by the Section 4 Football Coaches Association , Corning's John Graham returned the opening kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown to set the tone in the Hawks' home semifinal triumph Friday night. "When we're clicking on all three sides of the ball, we're pretty good and we're tough to beat," Corning head coach Mike Johnston Jr. said. "To open the game up with the kickoff return was huge. He shows why he's the Section 4 Class AA Player of the Year and continues to make big plays for us." Graham added touchdown runs of 5 yards and 1 yard as Corning led 30-7 at halftime on the way to its second lopsided win this season against the Little Red. Corning, which began its combined

FRANKLY SPEAKING: Behind The Mask: A Night Of Transformation Masquerade Ball to Benefit Neighborhood Transformation Center

CORNING, NY – The Neighborhood Transformation Center is preparing for an evening of elegance, entertainment and community support with its first annual Behind The Mask: A Night Of Transformation Masquerade Ball, scheduled for Saturday, November 14, in Elmira. Shannon Benton, Program Coordinator for the Neighborhood Transformation Center, recently joined...

Ithaca’s local dad bands are ready to rock out for a charitable cause

This week, a group of Ithaca’s dad bands are ready to take over town and battle it out for the title of “Best Dad Band” all in the name of charitable causes. Voices are AI generated. The Ithaca Voice is not responsible for mispronunciations. On Friday, Nov....

Suspect arrested in deadly Bath Beach runner stabbing

USGS Aquatic Science lab destroyed, but no injuries reported, in Thursday fire

A fire at a U.S. Geological Survey facility in the Town of Cortlandville drew firefighters from several neighboring fire departments, including in Tompkins County, according to a statement Friday morning from the Cortlandville Fire Department. The Tunison Aquatic Lab has been deemed a total loss, but no civilian or firefighter injuries were reported, according to CFD. [...]

Schiller’s record-breaking day advances Edison to Section IV final, Tioga tops Schuyler in Class D semis

ITHACA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Section IV football finals are set, following a thrilling semifinal Saturday. Edison and Tioga each delivered big wins on Saturday, advancing to their respective Section IV Championship games. In the 8-Man semifinals at Ithaca High School, the Spartans saw a record-breaking day from their senior quarterback, as they rolled past […]

TeraWulf takes legal action against Town of Lansing

The developers of a controversial data center project have taken legal action against the Town of Lansing. Voices are AI generated. The Ithaca Voice is not responsible for mispronunciations. TeraWulf, a Maryland-based company seeking to transform the site of a former coal-fired power plant into a data center near the...

Letitia James faces growing removal challenge as four more Cornell defendants join court petition

Four men named in a Cornell University lawsuit have joined a legal effort to remove Letitia James from the reopened sexual assault investigation. New York Attorney General Letitia James is facing a broader legal challenge over her authority in a reopened Cornell University sexual assault investigation, after four men named in a former student's lawsuit agreed to support an effort to have her removed from the case.

RPI football beats Ithaca, earns 1st berth in NCAA playoffs since 2021

RPI, which snapped a four-game losing streak against Ithaca, can win the league outright by beating Union for the Dutchman Shoes Trophy in Troy next Saturday.

Volunteers keep the pages turning for the Friends of the Library Book Sale

The lines that wrap around the block at 509 Esty St. in Ithaca twice a year show that appreciation for physical media is alive and well in the Tompkins County community. The sale is only made possible by a group of dedicated volunteers who not only work during the sale, but year-round behind the scenes on sorting donations and dispersing profits.

Section 4 Football Coaches Association reveals 2026 award winners

The Section 4 Football Coaches Association announced its Players of the Year and Coaches of the Year for the 2026 season in a press release Friday, Nov. 6. Winners will be recognized at the group's awards luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Shepard Hills Country Club in Waverly. More: Schedule for the 2026 Section 4 high school football semifinals Players of the Year Class AA : John Graham, Corning, junior. Class A : Bryce Thomas, Horseheads, senior. Class B : Kalil Robinson, Johnson City, senior. Class C : Brysen Fry, Chenango Forks, junior. Class D : Saverio Prisco, Delhi, senior. Eight-man : Jace Schiller, Thomas A. Edison, senior. Coaches of the Year Large Schools (classes AA/A/B) : TJ Serkiz, Johnson City. Small Schools (classes C/D/8-man) : Dave Hogan, Chenango Forks. This article originally appeared on Elmira Star-Gazette: Section 4 Football Coaches Association reveals 2026 award winners

Downtown Ithaca Holiday Winter Bash

Mark your calendar for the Downtown Ithaca Winter Holiday Bash on Saturday, December 5! Three great events are happening Downtown in one day of holiday fun: 🎅 Santa's Arrival is 11 AM - 2 PM (he arrives at 11:30 AM) 🧝 The Elf Hop is 4:30 - 5:30 PM in front of the Bernie sporting a kids' silent disco party 🪩 Finish the evening with the Silent Disco from 6 - 8 PM with music for all ages to enjoy Thank you to Empire Fiber Internet for sponsoring the Silent Disco! Learn more about the bash: https://www.downtownithaca.com/winterholidaybash/

Elmira and Horseheads soccer see seasons end in state tournament

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WETM) – Three local soccer teams have wrapped up impressive seasons. (Video Courtesy: NFHS Network) The Elmira boys, as well as the Express and Horseheads girls soccer teams closed out their seasons on Saturday. All three local teams fell in the quarterfinal round of their respective state tournaments at Chenango Valley High School. […]

Waverly cruises past Susquehanna Valley to advance to Section IV Class C title game

The Wolverines used a balanced offensive attack putting up 20 points in the first half and 21 in the second half to cruise to a 41-12 win over Susquehanna Valley in the Section IV Class C semifinal. With the win, the Wolverines advance to the Section IV Class C title...

18 Sports Blitz – 11/6

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The 18 Sports Blitz is back with another thrilling episode. The 18 Sports Blitz continued with a major postseason edition, including a thrilling slate of high school sports from Section IV, Section V, and Pennsylvania’s District IV. Of the big winners on the night, Horseheads rocked Binghamton, Corning topped Ithaca, and […]

Hannah Hidalgo smashes historic NCAA record after stunning Notre Dame performance

Notre Dame has quickly moved to 2-0 for the 2026-27 season following victories over Villanova and Stonehill this past week, with Hannah Hidalgo picking up exactly where she left off last season

Faculty Council discusses proposed restructuring in executive session

The Ithaca College Faculty Council met for its monthly meeting Nov. 3 where the members discussed the college’s proposed academic restructuring in executive session and continued debating changes to the faculty handbook. Dennis Charsky, professor in the Department of Strategic Communications and chair of the Faculty Council, proposed an...

RPI Clinches Liberty League Championship with 14-10 Victory at Ithaca

ITHACA, N.Y. — The RPI football team captured its fifth Liberty League championship and secured the conference's automatic berth into the NCAA Division III Championship with a 14-10 victory over Ithaca College this afternoon at Jim Butterfield Stadium. The Engineers claimed their first Liberty League title since 2021 while improving to 7-2 overall and remaining unbeaten in conference play at 6-0. After a scoreless opening quarter, Ithaca broke through early in the second with a three-yard touchdown run from Michael Reed. The RPI defense created the opportunity for an answer later in the period whenP.J. Poknis intercepted Reed at the Ithaca 35-yard line. Four plays later, Micah Balzarini connected with Grayson Hunter for a 15-yard touchdown to even the score at 7-7.

Wrestling Takes Second at Ithaca Invitational

ITHACA, N.Y.- The Vermont State University Castleton wrestling team wrapped up competition at the Ithaca Invitational on Saturday. The Spartans finished in second place with a total of 156 points behind first place Johnson and Wales (Providence) which tallied 184.5 points. The host Bombers were third with 154.5 points. The...

Corning and Candor volleyball earn Section IV Championships

TIOGA CENTER, N.Y. (WETM) – Two local volleyball teams continued their title reigns over Section IV. (Photo Courtesy: Barb Smith and Marissa Makie) Corning and Candor volleyball each earned Section IV Championships at Tioga High School over the weekend. On Saturday, the Coyotes outlasted Newfield 3-2 in a back-and-forth 5 set battle, to clinch their […]