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Storm cleanup in Addison; crews remove large trees
ADDISON, N.Y. (WETM) – Thousands in the Twin Tiers are still without power and part of the reason for that is fallen trees. 18 News spoke with crews cleaning up the mess about why so many trees came down. Crews are continuing to remove debris in Steuben County. Specifically, in the Village of Addison. “There […]
Several mobile homes in Schuyler County destroyed after severe storm. Tens of thousands lose power in Southern Tier
A severe storm tore through mobile homes at Rock Cabin Park in Steuben County on Monday evening, leaving several homes damaged. Several residents of Rock Cabin Park, a mobile home park in Schuyler County, are unable to return home after a severe storm tore through the area Monday evening, taking down trees and powerlines and leaving destroyed trailers in its wake.
Bridge closure coming up in Steuben County
ARKPORT, N.Y. (WETM) – A bridge in Steuben County will be closed next week for repairs. According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, the bridge on Hurlbut Street that goes over Marsh Ditch between State Route 36 and Davenport Street in the Village of Arkport and Town of Hornellsville will be closed to all through […]
EXPIRED: Tornado Warning issued for Chemung County
UPDATE: A tornado warning issued for Chemung County has expired. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains active for Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga NY, and Tompkins Counties until 2:45 p.m. Both Steuben and Schuyler Counties have downgraded from a Tornado Warning to Severe Thunder Storm Warning while Chemung County remains in a Tornado Warning until 2:15 p.m. […]
US Army Corps of Engineers to update master plan for Almond Lake and the Arkport Dam
Land Classification changes could have big impact, public comment period open until August 14. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (USACE- Baltimore) is in the process of updating the Master Plans for the USACE owned and operated Almond Lake and Arkport Dam. The purpose of the Almond Lake 2024 Master Plan and the Arkport Dam 2024 Master Plan is to provide guidance for stewardship of natural resources and management for long-term public access to, and use of, the natural resources at Almond Lake and Arkport Dam, including the land classification of the USACE-managed lands. Land classifications are established in the 2024 Master Plans and are fundamental to project land management. Land classifications provide for development and resource management consistent with authorized purposes and other federal laws. The 2024 Master Plans provide a comprehensive description of the USACE project, a discussion of factors influencing resource management and development, new resource management objectives, a synopsis of public involvement and input into the planning process, descriptions of existing development, and considerations of future development activities.
Water and Ice Distribution Sites
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Chemung County Office of Emergency Management will hold a water and ice distribution for those affected by power outages on Wednesday, July 17th. Bradley Farms, located at 1543 Maple Avenue, Elmira, and the Erin Volunteer Fire Department, located at 1464 Smartwood Hill Rd. in...
Cooling Stations available in the Twin Tiers
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) -- In response to the current heatwave, Chemung County, in collaboration with local agencies has established cooling stations at the following locations:. Steele Memorial Library, 101 E Church St, Elmira, NY 14901. New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 300 E Miller St, Elmira, NY 14904. These cooling...
Board of Public Safety Appoints Wheatcraft & Morse as Provisional Firefighter Trainees
Mayor Buckley: “Being a firefighter is not just a career, it’s a lifestyle choice”. From City Hall, photo (from left): Commissioner David Parmley, Mayor John Buckley, Austin Wheatcraft, Justin Morse, Chief Frank Brzozowski. The Board of Public Safety unanimously approved appointments for Austin Wheatcraft and Justin Morse as...
Hornell City Hall Accepts Bids For Water Pollution Control Plant
The City of Hornell’s Board of Public Works accepted bids for significant upgrades to the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) during their June meeting. The project, Phase 1b, was divided into four separate contracts and totals over $6.2 million in improvements. Funding for the project includes a $1.189 million...
Allegany County Fair And Alfred Univ’s Most Arts Festival – Is Going On This Week
In Allegany County there are two big things going on this week – the Allegany County Fair in Angelica, and the Most Arts festival in Alfred. Today’s line up for the most arts festival at Alfred University – there is a young pianist competition finalist competition at 230 at the Alfred U Miller Center and there is Music under the stars. Tonight at 6:30pm to 10:30pm at the Alfred University Ceramics Art Museum.
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