Tioga
LATEST NEWS
Man arrested, allegedly kidnapped elderly Wellsboro woman
DELMAR TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WETM) — A Bloomsburg man was arrested after police say he forced his way into a 75-year-old Wellsboro woman’s home, kidnapped her, held her captive for hours, and released her. Charles D. Bower Jr., 56, is facing multiple charges related to the alleged kidnapping incident. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, Bower […]
Death investigation confirmed following Gang Mills police presence
GANG MILLS, N.Y. (WETM) — New York State Police are conducting a death investigation in Gang Mills after a neighborhood was blocked off in the hamlet on Tuesday. According to the NYSP Public Information Officer, Lynnea Crane, a death investigation is underway after an incident on Highland Drive on Tuesday, May 14. State police were […]
UPDATE: Dense fog advisory has expired
The National Weather Service in State College has issued the following weather alert:. WHAT…Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. WHERE…A portion of the Central and Northern Mountains of. Pennsylvania, including Tioga (Pa.) County. WHEN…Until 9 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS…Low visibility could make driving...
Girls flag football: Corning beats Binghamton for Section 4 DI title with TD on final play
Grace Robertson stretched the ball over the goal line for a 1-yard touchdown run on the final play to give the Corning girls flag football team a 27-26 victory over Binghamton in the Section 4 Division I championship game Saturday morning at Corning Memorial Stadium. A simple play call, but a lot went...
Heavy police presence in Gang Mills, road blocked off
GANG MILLS, N.Y. (WETM) – There is a heavy police presence at a residence on Highland Drive in Gang Mills this afternoon that has closed off the entire street. A report of the incident came into the 18 newsroom around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14. According to a reporter on the scene, multiple New […]
Bodycam video; Elmira PD officer shoots attacking dog
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)– After an inquiry from 18 News, the Elmira PD has released the bodycam video from an officer who was charged by an angry dog and was forced to shoot it on May 7. The video shows the officer getting out of his police cruiser, followed by events leading up to, and including, […]
GlassFest is almost back in Corning
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — Corning’s Gaffer District is ready to celebrate the history of glassmaking in the area with its annual GlassFest event. GlassFest will take over Market Street and Centennial Park from Friday, May 24, through Sunday, May 26. This festival is family-friendly and open to the public for free. Visitors can expect to […]
Baseball Recap: Shikellamy wins going away against Wellsboro
Shikellamy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Wellsboro Hornets an 11-0 shutout. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season. The result came thanks to Chayse...
Elmira man faces theft charges
SOUTHPORT, N.Y. (WETM) — An Elmira man was arrested after allegedly shoplifting and stealing a motorcycle. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, Harley E. Taylor, 30, was arrested in the Town of Southport on Tuesday, May 14. Authorities say that Taylor stole multiple items from Valu Home Center in Southport and was in possession […]
Southern Tioga School District votes down consolidation plan
BLOSSBURG, PA. (WENY) -- At a recent Board of Education meeting for the Southern Tioga School District, the Board of Directors voted to not move forward with a school consolidation plan. Instead, members voted in favor of an infrastructure improvement plan. In a vote of 4-5 the board voted down...
Requirements for new and existing food trucks in New York State
(WENY) -- A New York State regulation for new and existing mobile food preparation vehicles has some local food trucks no longer in compliance, leaving them unable to take part in some community events. The requirements and regulations for operating food trucks went into effect in May of 2020. But...
Mansfield Police Debunk Hoax Involving Nonexistent Missing Child Report on Social Media
A false alarm was raised in Mansfield when a social media post about a missing child made rounds, but local law enforcement stepped in to clarify the situation. The Mansfield Police Department confirmed that the circulating message about a lost child on Mansfield Marketplace was indeed a hoax. According to the department, there is no active case involving a lost child and the department is not searching for any missing minors in connection to that report.
Corning man charged, allegedly had meth in jail
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) — A Corning man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he had drugs while in jail. Harold G. Warner, 36, was arrested at the Steuben County Jail on May 12. According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, deputies got a report about contraband being found in a holding cell at the […]
Lindley art studio to host mental health awareness event
LINDLEY, N.Y. (WETM) – The heART Studio in Lindley will be hosting a pottery event this weekend to raise awareness for mental health. The event will take place on Saturday, May 18, at the heART Studio located at 10016 Welty Road and will allow participants to relax their minds and make pottery. The recommended age requirement for […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.