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148th Troy Fair underway in Bradford County
TROY, Pa. — Food, animals, rides, it could only mean one thing: the 148th Troy Fair is underway in Bradford County. There is a little something for everyone at the fairgrounds. "We got a new Transformer car; we got a drone show tonight and tomorrow night, which is new...
Towanda man convicted on Arson charge
TOWANDA, PA. (WENY) -- Robert Devine, a 62-year-old man from Towanda will serve at least 21 months in prison after being convicted of arson. According to the Bradford County District Attorney, Devine started a fire on August 2023 that placed his home and his neighbor's homes at risk. "The fire...
Pea-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms in Seneca and Tompkins counties Monday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 3:50 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:15 p.m. for Seneca and Tompkins counties. Look for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3:50 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Montour...
Missing dementia patient found safe in Ithaca woods
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – An Ithaca woman with dementia is safe after getting lost in the woods overnight. Tompkins County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a vulnerable missing 69-year-old on Winston Drive around 9 a.m. on Sunday. A concerned neighbor made the call and assisted authorities with information from a Wi-Fi tracker. The tracker last placed the woman walking into a wooded area on Meadowlark Drive around 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Newfield Old Home Days: More than a century of family fun
NEWFIELD, NY (CortacaToday) — On July 26th and 27th, the Newfield Old Home Days will be taking place on the Newfield Central School grounds to continue the tradition of low cost, high quality community fun. Believed to be started as a church picnic in the late 1800s, the Newfield...
WellNow Urgent Care opens new facility in Cortland
CORTLAND, N.Y. — A new WellNow Urgent Care location is now open in Cortland. The full-service urgent care center will provide evaluation and treatment for a full range of non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses, as well as occupational medicine services. Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, patients can walk in or, if preferred, reserve a time online.
Police: Naked Bath man on drugs arrested after disturbance
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) – A Bath man was arrested last week in connection to a disturbance that took place in the Village of Bath. According to the Bath Police Department, Shaun Haynes, 25, was arrested on Friday, July 19, for disorderly conduct, which is a violation of New York State penal law. Police say they […]
Wildfire smoke arrives in Rochester: Wildfire map and air quality in your area
The hazy skies over Rochester to start the week are the result of Canadian wildfires hundreds of miles away. While the source of the smoke might be far away, the air quality impacts hit close to home. The air quality in the Rochester area was barely into the moderate category on the morning...
Ithaca Sees Warnings as New York Experiences Historic Tornado Outbreak
Being a Cornell student earns you many privileges — including being woken up by an emergency alert in the middle of the night while at home for the summer on another continent. However, Cornellians on campus on Wednesday, July 10 at 4:22 p.m. were urged to take shelter due...
Steuben County Habitat for Humanity to reopen after yearlong restoration project
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — After a fire last July destroyed much of the Habitat for Humanity in Corning, construction to get the building operational again is almost finished. According to officials with Habitat for Humanity, the Corning ReStore location at 3412 state Route 414 is scheduled to reopen on Friday, August 9. The release states […]
Showers and storms will be with us throughout most of the week
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – Showers and storms will be with us throughout most of the week. Then we end the work week with sunshine returning. More details below:. Showers and thunderstorms will be with us for the overnight. Skies will be mostly cloudy as lows only drop into the lower to mid sixties with a calm breeze.
Chemung County Jail inmate charged after allegedly pouring hot soup on another inmate
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a 36-year-old Elmira man following an incident at the Chemung County Jail. According to police, Brendan P. Crowley, who was incarcerated at the jail, was charged with assault in the second degree, a Class D felony, after he allegedly poured hot soup over another inmate.
17 Cameras Busting Speeders on New York Roads This Week
17 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in the Empire State this week. One of them is back in Central New York. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
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