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Capture Stained Glass Open in Painted Post
PAINTED POST, N.Y. (WETM) – Capture Stained Glass in Painted Post opened in March 2024 and gives customers a chance to make their own stained glass creations to take home with them. “I find it very soothing and I just love when it’s done, it’s mine. I did it,” said Stained Glass Class Member Kathy […]
18 Sports Plays of the Week – 05/14
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The 18 Sports Plays of the Week is back with more great highlights in local sports. The 18 Sports team showcases the top plays from the past week in the Twin Tiers. This week’s top honors include 3 huge softball highlights, a flaming goal in lacrosse, and a web gem on the […]
Distinguished Service Award Presented to Watkins Glen International
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Corning Lions Club presented the Robert J. Uplinger service award to Watkins Glen Internation at Thursday night's regular meeting. WGI's track President, Dawn Burlew accepted the award on behalf of the track and its 18 years of supporting the Corning Lions Club and the Greater Corning Area.
Where to buy Wendy’s 50-count bucket of nuggets, including 4 Upstate NY locations
Wendy’s has added a huge bucket of chicken nuggets to its menu, and it’s available in four Upstate New York locations. The Nuggs Party Pack includes approximately 50 nuggets -- regular or spicy -- and costs around $15, depending on the location. Wendy’s says that nuggets were the most-ordered menu item in 2023.
Highlights | 2024 Kubota High Limit Racing at Outlaw Speedway
For the first-time ever Kubota High Limit Racing visits the Empire State with a stop at Outlaw Speedway on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Tyler Courtney comes to Dundee, New York after capturing the HLR win on Monday at Kokomo Speedway, narrowing the point lead to 31 points behind Brad Sweet.
How rainfall affects plant growth
WATKINS GLEN, NY (WETM) – Crop growth can be affected by rainfall amounts. Excess rain can hinder the oxygen to the soil, but during the flowering period, it can be helpful to fuel the plant in its growth. With higher excess in rain, disease becomes more likely for plants, along with many other issues. Fungal […]
Softball Game Recap: Wayland-Cohocton Takes a Loss
Wayland-Cohocton fell victim to Haverling and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 7-0 to the Haverling Rams. Wayland-Cohocton has struggled against Haverling recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup. For Haverling's part, Makayla Smith was incredible, getting on base in all four of...
Eilbacher, Marrone make history, Notre Dame defeats Mainland - Girls lacrosse recap
Amelia Eilbacher scored her 100th goal while Ellie Marrone scooped up her 100th draw control as Notre Dame defeated Mainland 9-4 in Lawrenceville. Notre Dame (11-7) took a 6-3 lead into halftime before outscoring Mainland 3-1 in the second half. Eilbacher finished with four goals and one assist while Marrone had two goals and six draw controls.
Another Corning sweep and more top performances from STAC track & field championships
Corning's boys and girls extended their title streaks Wednesday night at the Southern Tier Athletic Conference outdoor track & field championships at Johnson City High School. The Corning girls cruised to a fourth consecutive team title and 12th in the last 14 conference championships, more than doubling up the point total of runner-up Ithaca.
Newfield folk musician ready to tour after 2023 album release
Tim Ball’s parents were “folkies” and avid contra dancers who moved to Watkins Glen shortly after Tim, their oldest child, was born. “Our parents didn’t play a lot of music themselves,” Tim said, “but we grew up hearing lots of great folk music — singers like Peter, Paul and Mary, Simon and Garfunkel, and traditional Irish and American fiddle music like the Boys of the Lough and Fennig’s All-Star String Band. I loved hearing interesting instruments like uilleann pipes [Irish bagpipes], concertina and hammered dulcimer, as well. “Prairie Home Companion” and “Thistle and Shamrock” were staples on the radio, and my parents would make cassette tapes to listen back to old shows.”
Corning nets state grant for 'vital' police communication upgrades. How money will be used
Aging equipment at the Corning City Police Department will soon be replaced thanks to a recently awarded state grant. Corning City Manager Mark Ryckman said the city has received a substantial technology grant from the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services, aimed at enhancing public safety communications. “This...
Upstate NY man dies when motor home falls on him while changing tire
An Upstate New York man is dead after a motor home fell on him while changing a tire, according to multiple reports. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office said Jarod Brown, 38, of Dundee in Yates County, died Monday afternoon while attempting to change a tire on his motor home while on the side of a road. The motor home fell off a jack and he became trapped underneath, deputies said.
Odessa's Grace Vondracek has gone from a small school to big-time college softball success
After providing a lift to Odessa-Montour softball and becoming the most decorated player in Corning Community College history, Grace Vondracek made an impressive jump to Division II at Caldwell University in New Jersey. Her final batting average of .493 ranks second nationally and her .576 on-base percentage puts her in...
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