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TYRONE, N.Y. (WENY) - New York State Police is searching for a missing vulnerable adult from Schuyler County, 84-year-old Alfred Lawrence of Tyrone. On Monday at around 3:00 PM. police say Lawrence left his home on Hallock Road in Tyrone. Alfred is described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall,...

On Friday, May 19, 2023, SP Painted Post troopers responded to the Meads Creek Rd and Victory Highway area in the town of Campbell for a road rage incident. The victims advised troopers that the suspects had stopped in traffic, exited their vehicle, and engaged in an altercation while the victims remained in their vehicle. After further investigation, troopers subsequently located and identified the suspect as Andrew D. Morrison, age 39, of Campbell, NY. Morrison was arrested for Endangering the Welfare of a Child (A Misdemeanor), Criminal Tampering 3rd (B Misdemeanor), and Harassment 2nd (Violation).

A truly devastating way to lose a championship game. A high school baseball team in New York suffered a devastating defeat in its championship game in truly bizarre fashion. Hornell high school’s baseball team was leading by one run during the Section V Class B1 championship game against Palmyra-Macedon high school. With Palmyra-Macedon down to its final strike, Hornell’s pitcher managed to strike out the opposing hitter for the final out of the game.

FROM STATE POLICE: On Sunday, May 21, 2023, troopers from SP Wayland received a report of criminal mischief that occurred on Big Creek Rd in the town of Fremont. The suspect allegedly threw a rock at the victim’s vehicle windshield, causing a large crack. The suspect was identified as Carli R. Corcoran, age 27, of Hornell, NY. Corcoran responded to SP North Hornell and was subsequently arrested for Criminal Mischief 3rd (E Felony). Corcoran was processed at SP North Hornell, then released with an appearance ticket returnable to the Fremont Town Court on June 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

Tyrone, N.Y. — A search is underway for an 84-year-old man last seen leaving his home in the town of Tyrone in the Finger Lakes on Sunday afternoon. His car was found today in Rochester, New York state police said. The man, Alfred A. Lawrence, is described as a...

BATH, N.Y. (WENY) -- On Sunday, May 28th, people participated in goat yoga at ZiegenVine Homestead in Bath, N.Y. A yoga instructor led the class as people started stretching, and goats walked around the area. Allison Lavine-Ziegenhagen, farm owner and manager of ZiegenVine Homestead said she started having classes because...

The Steuben County Landfill Transfer Station in Hornell will remain closed until further notice.

The Steuben County Legislature announced that it accepted a multi-million dollar communications grant from the state.

The dryness is becoming more more pronounced across our area. The last time the Elmira/ Corning area reported rain was May 20th and before that was May 7th. We are running about 2'' below the long term average for this date in May. Unfortunately, this week is not looking very...

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The Knights brought home a sectional title on Saturday. Addison softball captures Section V Class C1 crown. The Knights brought home a sectional title on Saturday. History of Memorial Day and Woodlawn Flag Placing Featuring Donnie Taylor interview. What Flowers should you purchase for Memorial Day. What Flowers should you...

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On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, troopers from SP Painted Post responded to Smith Hill Rd in the town of Lindley for a report of a female appearing to be intoxicated and needing assistance with a disabled vehicle. The operator stated she had gotten a flat tire while driving on Interstate 99 in the town of Lindley. Troopers observed extensive damage to the vehicle. The operator was identified as Lori L. Barrett, age 58, of Corning, NY. After further investigation, troopers subsequently arrested Barrett for Driving While Intoxicated.

BATH, NY – Bath Village Mayor Michael Sweet put out a statement today, which says that Bath Village Police will meet and stop any buses bringing migrants into Bath, and prevent them from getting off the buses. The Bath Mayor Sweet also says, Bath Police will hold responsible any...

VIDEO: Crazy high school baseball game ending.

From Hornell Police: A six-month investigation into illicit drug sales in the City of Hornell resulted in the arrest of Brian T. Hess, age 40, of 10 S. Main St. Wayland NY. Mr. Hess was arrested via Steuben County Superior Court Warrant at approximately 9:45am Saturday morning and was charged with 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (B Felony) and 3 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance (B Felony). Hess was transferred to Steuben County Central Arraignment Part Court to answer the charges. The investigation was led by Sgt. Tom Aini of the Hornell Police Department with assistance from the Steuben County District Attorney’s Office and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office.

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WHCU) – Four men have been charged with felonies in Watkins Glen. Schuyler County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Lanes Yamaha Tuesday, May 23, 2023, for a report of attempted burglary. Deputies located a U-Haul leaving the recreational vehicle dealership as they arrived and took the suspects into custody after a brief pursuit. Investigator Jason Edminster tells WHCU the U-Haul the men were operating was also stolen.

HORSEHEADS, NY (WENY) -- New York State Police and members of the Horseheads Police Department were at Exotic Gifts N Dreams about 1 p.m. Thursday, May 25th. Officers in uniform and plainclothes could be seen going in and out of the shop, removing items in bags and placing them in a vehicle parked outside.

On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, troopers from SP Painted Post received a walk-in complaint regarding an active domestic dispute between a father and son. The son, identified as Hakim C. Tigner, age 18, of Hornell, NY, allegedly caused damage to the passenger side dashboard of a vehicle while traveling to Hornell from Horseheads. Tigner was subsequently arrested for Criminal Mischief 4th (A Misdemeanor).

CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- Memorial Day is an annual holiday observed on the last Monday of May. The day commemorates the thousands of men and women who passed during their military service. “Today is very important that we recognize all the veterans who have passed before us and their tribute...