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Contributions Continue To Come In, For Injured Chemung County Investigator
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Department says, the Elmira Kiwanis Club donated $1,000 to go towards medical bills of Chemung County I0nvestigator Mike Theetge, who was injured on March 29th, while trying to arrest two suspects at a Target store in Big Flats. Officials say that Theetge jumped on the hood of a parked car which drove away, leaving the investigator with numerous injuries.
Chemung Co. Head Start to get millions in federal funding
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WENY) The Head Start in Chemung County is getting just over $4 million dollars in federal funding. The money is going to the Economic Opportunity Program, and will also support Early Head Start programs. “Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide critical early education and developmental...
Where you can watch 4th of July fireworks in the Twin Tiers
(WETM) — The Twin Tiers will celebrate Independence Day with the rest of the country by holding fireworks shows. We have a list of where you can see fireworks shows around the area from the end of June through July 5. The list will be updated as more events and shows are announced. Chemung County […]
Chemung County Sheriff's Office bids Lieutenant Peter Ruhmel farewell
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) --The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office bid farewell to one of their own on Thursday afternoon after decades of service. Lieutenant Peter Ruhmel was honored by law enforcement personnel in front of the Justice Building in the City of Elmira. Lt. Ruhmel kicked off his career with...
Man sentenced for impersonation during traffic stop
SCHUYLER COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – A Chemung County man has been sentenced to serve time in state prison after pleading guilty to impersonating someone else during a traffic stop. According to the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office, Donald B. Campbell Jr., 33, was sentenced on June 20 by Hon. Matthew C. Hayden to one and […]
Temporary fix to keep leaking Harris Hill Pool open through summer
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – A temporary fix will keep the leaking Harris Hill Pool open through the summer before it closes for extended repairs, County Executive Chris Moss told legislators at a committee meeting Monday night. Executive Moss told legislators the pool had lost 14 inches of water before the leak was somehow stopped. […]
Chemung County 911 system failures blamed on battery issue
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – Two recent failures involving Chemung County’s 911 system are being blamed on a battery problem at a radio tower. Over the Memorial Day weekend, 18 News learned 911 operators lost the ability to use their radio equipment at their desks. They could still reach first responders on mobile radios and […]
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