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Cycle around Watkins Glen International at the first Bike Night
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) -- Watkins Glen International is often a place filled with stands of fans and race cars speeding by; however, this time it was locals riding their bicycles around the track. "We have Bike Night," says President of Watkins Glen International, Dawn Burlew. "We're going to introduce...
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.
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.”
Vestal softball tops Corning for STAC title, local scores
VESTAL, N.Y. (WETM) – Vestal softball continued a perfect season with a special STAC Championship win. Vestal softball bested Corning 7-3, for their 1st STAC crown since 1987. In a game that was delayed and moved from Monday in Corning to Tuesday in Vestal, the Golden Bears continued an unbeaten season. Corning stormed out of […]
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...
Wednesday scores, Corning to Flag Football title game
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It was playoff time for some area girls flag football teams. In Corning, the Hawks rolled past Horseheads 40-12 to advance to the Section IV D-I Girls Flag Football Championship. In the other side of the D-I bracket, Binghamton surged past Elmira 32-21. Corning now plays Binghamton in the D-I Championship […]
Beaver Dams shooting suspect arrested
SCHUYLER COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — The Catlin man who was a suspect in a reported shooting that led to a large police presence and hours-long roadblock in Beaver Dams has been arrested. According to the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office, deputies located 40-year-old Rexford “Ely” Smith on May 8 after an investigation into a menacing incident […]
Wallace State Celebrates commencement for Class of 2024
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Around 650 graduates participated in graduation ceremonies at Wallace State Community College on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Traditions Bank Arena inside Tom Drake Coliseum. Around 2,450 degrees and certificates will be awarded to the Class of 2024, including 1,100 in the Spring 2024 semester. Two ceremonies were held, with the first welcoming more than 320 graduates of the Academic and Applied Technologies programs, followed by the ceremony for Health Science program graduates, with around 325 walking across the stage. “Graduates, we congratulate you as you conclude this passage of life’s journey and embark on the next,” said...
Wineglass Race Series to host Kids Run, sign-ups still open
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – The Wineglass Race Series is presenting its first Wineglass Kids Run next weekend as an extension of its annual marathon to promote health and wellness in the community. The Kids Run will take place on Saturday, May 25, and will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Corning-Painted Post High School track […]
Salvation Army Week and the Corning Branch has been serving the community for 140 years
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY)-- This week is Salvation Army Week and the Corning chapter is celebrating 140 years of serving the community. Salvation Army Week was proclaimed by President Dwight D Eisenhower in 1954. ''I came into the Salvation Army as a young girl through their scouting program (Girl Guards). They...
Corning softball advances to STAC Championship, Elmira Notre Dame and Horseheads baseball fall in postseason action
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Corning High School softball will play for a STAC Championship. Corning softball outlasted Susquehanna Valley 10-4 on Saturday, punching a ticket to the STAC Championship game. The Hawks jumped out to an early lead at Chenango Valley High School, scoring 3 runs on the Sabers in the 1st inning. Susquehanna Valley […]
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