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PHOTOS: Penn Yan, Hammondsport mark homecoming
Penn Yan and Hammondsport celebrated a weekend of homecoming events, Friday and Saturday last week. At halftime of the Penn Yan-Dundee football game, the homecoming king and queen were named, along with Penn Yan’s new athletic hall of fame inductees. The queen and king were Olivia D’Abbracci and Greyson Hathway. The Class of 2026 Hall of Fame included Courtney Lafler, Kris Wilber, the 1987 boys lacrosse team and the 2007 softball team. Hammondsport held its homecoming parade through the village on Friday evening. The queen and king were Hayden McAfee and Owen Beers.
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Corning Country Club set for upgrades ahead of LPGA's return
The LPGA Tour is set to return to Corning for the first time nearly two decades in May 2027. When it does, the best players in the world will be greeted by some big improvements to the course at the Corning Country Club. Work is underway on a $3.2 million project to improve the grounds and greens at the Corning Country Club and to develop a new driving range and practice facility at the vacant Fun Park nearby prior to next year's visit from the LPGA. The project is supported by the Corning Property Management Corporation, a subsidiary of Corning Inc. The company is bringing back the Corning Classic with a new name, " The Classic ." The improvements have been awarded $221,386 in sales tax exemptions through the Steuben County Industrial Development Agency. "The sales tax exemption will support the improvements that are being made in preparation for the LPGA coming back," said IDA Executive Director Jamie Johnson said. "The work mostly is improvement to the greens and grounds at the Corning Country Club and there will also be improvements to the old fun park where they are going to put in some putting and driving ranges." A consultant
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Wayland Golf Claims Pair of Runner-Up Finishes at NCCAA National Championships
PALM COAST, Fla. – The Wayland Baptist University men's and women's golf teams concluded their appearances at the 2026 NCCAA National Championships with a pair of outstanding runner-up finishes at Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, Florida, October 19–21. The Pioneer men finished second following a championship playoff against Ottawa University Arizona (OUAZ), while the Wayland women earned a share of second place, finishing just five strokes behind national champion Bethel University (Ind.).
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NY, U.S. quilters come together for National Quilt Project
Fiber artists in New York and nationwide are stitching together a portrait of America. The National Quilt Project is a grassroots movement to gather quilt squares from across the country to make a single patchwork quilt. Each block depicts a piece of America in its 250th year of statehood. Mary Milne, a longtime fiber artist in Ithaca and the project’s founder, said the idea for this stems from The Ribbon , a form of textile activism in the 1980s. "This was a nationwide grassroots project where people all around the U.S. and in other countries made their own fabric panel addressing the threat of nuclear war. We tied these panels end to end, and it went around the Pentagon," Milne recounted. Milne’s project is not political but aims to bring people together at a time when the national social fabric is heavily tattered. Milne explained the project is open to all artists, not just quilters. People can make 18-by-18 squares with ties on them so they can be connected into one massive quilt. As all the quilt blocks are gathered together, they will be displayed in a final exhibition on the National Mall in 2030. Vera Bogle, an Indianapolis-based quilter
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Five at the Door Joins DJ Bobcat on The Cortland Beat
Five at the Door will be this month’s guest on our local music podcast, The Cortland Beat. They have been captivating audiences around town with their high energy performances of classic songs from the 90s and 2000s. They’ll share stories about some of their favorite shows, venues, and local bands. Despite being a cover band, they have some talented songwriters in the group and will share some solo material. You can find videos, upcoming shows and more at fiveatthedoor.com.
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Groton Center Village Court honors first responders
National First Responders Day is a national day of appreciation (not a federal holiday) that recognizes the men and women who respond to emergencies, inclusive of firefighters, police, EMTs, paramedics, 911 operators and other emergency personnel. This year, the official date is Oct. 28, but the residents of Groton Center...
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Bristol Valley Landmark Gets Life-Saving Restoration
Thanks to an outpouring of community support, the historic 1846 Bristol Center Church has received critically needed repairs to preserve the building and to give it newfound curb appeal. The Bristol Hills Historical Society will hold an open house on November 8 to thank donors to the “save the church”...
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In Horseheads, a Local Catering Service Connects Community Through Culinary Art
In the heart of Horseheads, New York, Jessica Fields-McGrain found a way to merge her love for food, art, and community into a thriving business. Her venture, Graze & Gather, is far from your typical catering service. Jessica, who has always been passionate about entertaining and creating memorable experiences, found her niche in the artful presentation of food. "Food is a universal way of bringing people together," she explains. It's a sentiment that resonates deeply with anyone who has witnessed the communal magic of a beautifully laid-out table. For Jessica, the real joy comes from watching the expressions on her clients' faces as they take in her visually stunning and mouthwatering creations.
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‘The Bodyguard’ run starts at The Clemens Center
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) — The touring company of The Bodyguard: The Musical is in the middle of a two-day run at the Clemens Center. The crew is getting ready for the curtain to close on Oct. 21. It’s a new touring production with Elmira being only the second stop....
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FRANKLY SPEAKING: Rocky Horror Spooktacular Coming to the Clemens Center
CORNING, N.Y. — Fans of The Rocky Horror Picture Show will have the chance to experience the cult classic like never before when the Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour comes to the Clemens Center in downtown Elmira on Thursday, October 29. Nell Campbell, who played Columbia in the...
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Twin Tiers Comic-Con announces celebrity-packed weekend
Twin Tiers Comic-Con will return to the Arnot Event Center in Big Flats on Nov. 14-15 with more than 175 artists, writers, vendors and celebrity guests scheduled to participate in the pop culture convention. The event is expected to be the largest Twin Tiers Comic-Con to date, according to a community announcement. Organizers said attendees can expect celebrity appearances, cosplay competitions, gaming events and exhibits from a wide range of vendors. The convention is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 14 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Arnot Event Center. Among the announced celebrity guests are Sean Gunn, known for roles in “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Gilmore Girls,” Brian O'Halloran of “Clerks” and Ming Chen of “Comic Book Men.” Celebrity guests and comic creators Fans will also have opportunities to meet voice actors Michael Haigney, whose credits include “Pokémon,” Neil Kaplan of “Transformers” and “Naruto,” Peter Lurie of “Naruto” and “X-Men” and Eva La Dare, whose work includes “Street Fighter” and “Resident Evil.” Comic book creators scheduled to appear include Khoi Pham, Bill Anderson, Ken Wheaton, Ethan Young, Nikkol Jelenic and Carl Polino. According to the announcement, additional artists, writers and industry professionals
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Tommy Hilfiger’s Inspiring Message to Southern Tier Students
Did you know Tommy Hilfiger grew up in Elmira and opened his first store there? Read how the fashion designer is still giving back to his hometown and reminding Southern Tier students that the path from here can lead anywhere.
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Trade Design Build Turns Complex Projects Into Collaborative Client Experiences
Trade Design Build, the CO—100 Top Business of 2026, creates a collaborative client experience through integrated services, transparency, and a partnership-driven approach. Designing or renovating a home or commercial space can require clients to coordinate architects, contractors, project managers, and fabricators—all while navigating budgets, timelines, and hundreds of decisions along the way.