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Elmira Heights woman arrested after police chase in Hornell; officer injured in pursuit
HORNELL, N.Y. (WETM) — An Elmira Heights woman was arrested and a police officer was injured after police said a chase took place in the City of Hornell on Thursday. Heather L. Johnson, 32, of Elmira Heights was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 3, just before 11:30 p.m. after police said she took officers on a […]
New truck stop, new “Welcome to Elmira” archway being considered
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Public records show the City Planning Commission saw a presentation for a new “travel center” on East Church Street, where the “Welcome to Elmira” sign stands just off I-86. The agenda for a September 5th meeting says the Planning Commission received communication for a “preliminary review of required site plan for […]
Bradford County inmate sentenced for behavior in courtroom
BRADFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WETM) – An inmate from the Bradford County Correctional Facility has received an additional sentence for his behavior in court during his previous sentencing. The Bradford County District Attorney’s Office reports that Stephen R. Benting, 32, was sentenced to 12 months to a maximum of 24 months in state prison for retaliation […]
Pa. state trooper sentenced to prison for 2023 Tioga County crash that killed Troy teacher
A Pennsylvania state trooper who was charged after he was involved in a Tioga County crash last year that killed a popular teacher from Troy will spend at least six months in prison. Michael J. Brown, 36, was sentenced Friday in Tioga County Court to a minimum of six months and a maximum of 23 months in state prison after a jury found him guilty of homicide by vehicle following a trial in May. ...
Evacuees talk about gas leak in Montour Falls
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WETM) — Around 400 people evacuated during a gas leak in the Village of Montour Falls on Thursday, October 3. Evacuees included senior citizens from the Falls Home facility. DeAnn Bianco, director of nursing for the Falls Home, reflected on receiving an evacuation order from Schuyler County emergency management, which caused the […]
Sayre man sentenced for assaulting child
BRADFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WETM) — A Sayre man will spend some time in jail and on parole for assaulting a child. According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, Robert Daniel Ciafoni, 38, was sentenced to a minimum of 11 months and a maximum of 23 months and 29 days in the Bradford County Correctional […]
Pa man sentenced for incident of threats and harassment in 2023
TOWANDA, Pa. (WETM) – A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to serve time in a state correctional facility after he was found guilty of multiple offenses that occurred in July of 2023. As reported by the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, Joshua J. Bailey, 35, was sentenced to 18 months and 135 days to a […]
Beaver Dams man injured after Bath police chase
BATH N.Y. (WETM) — A Beaver Dams man was airlifted with serious injuries after crashing during a police chase in Bath on Thursday night. According to the New York State Police Department, troopers were called to the Kwik Fill on West Morris Street in Bath shortly before 10 p.m. on Oct. 3 for a disturbance. […]
Ithaca shopping center sells for tens of millions
ITHACA, N.Y. — Just as some people buy their wares and goods at shopping centers, some companies buy shopping centers. In the case of one Ithaca shopping plaza this week, a Cleveland firm dropped some serious coin to do it. The Creekside Plaza at 614-722 S. Meadow St., also...
TDs from special teams, defense add to big offensive night as Horseheads beats Elmira
Following back-to-back losses to a pair of state-ranked foes, Horseheads struck early with a special-teams touchdown and rolled to a 42-6 victory over rival Elmira on Friday night to play spoiler during the Express' homecoming festivities. Kyle Ernst was part of a big Horseheads push up the middle during a blocked punt that...
Newfield man sentenced for fleeing police in Bradford County
BRADFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WETM) — A Newfield, New York, man was sentenced for fleeing from police in Bradford County this past spring. According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, 20-year-old Joseph Ennic Lewis-Bruce will spend a minimum of three months and a maximum of 23 months and 29 days in the Bradford County Correctional […]
20 haunted places to explore in NY's Finger Lakes region this October. See the list
Do you love all things Halloween? Then it might be the perfect time to explore haunted places throughout the Finger Lakes this spooky season. The Haunted History Trail of New York State highlights over 90 locations throughout the state brimming with paranormal activity. The Finger Lakes region, which in this case stretches east from Rochester to Syracuse all the way down to Owego, has 20 ghostly sites. ...
Elmira man sentenced for selling drugs in Pennsylvania
BRADFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WETM) – An Elmira man has been sentenced to serve at least three years in a state correctional institution after he was found guilty of selling drugs in Pennsylvania. The Bradford County District Attorney’s Office reports that Daiquan J. Bythwood, 24, was sentenced to serve a minimum of three years to a […]
Athens man charged with homicide, DWI after fatal Nichols motorcycle crash
NICHOLS, N.Y. (WETM) — An Athens man is facing DWI and homicide charges two weeks after a motorcycle crash that killed a man and injured a woman in Nichols. Jack S. Lineburg, 58, was arrested on Oct. 3 after police investigated the Sept. 16 crash. According to the Tioga County, New York, Sheriff’s Office, Lineburg […]
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