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My car was towed over $1,260 in parking tickets but I did nothing wrong – my ‘dead plates’ were the real culprit
A WOMAN was left confused after being told she was responsible for several speeding tickets associated with her old license plates. She only learned of the extra tickets when she called the parking authorities. Brittany Walker, a Pennsylvania resident, bought a 1995 Mercedes-Benz sedan when someone she knew posted an ad online that they were […]
Pennsylvania Legislature Approves Automatic Return of Unclaimed Property
Treasurer Stacy Garrity praised the General Assembly for unanimously approving legislation to enact Pennsylvania Money Match, which will allow the Pennsylvania Treasury Department to automatically return unclaimed property to its rightful owners. Senate Bill 24, sponsored by Sen. John DiSanto (R-15), has been sent to Governor Josh Shapiro for his...
Steuben County offers free bottled water as power outage drags on. Here's where.
Steuben County Emergency Services is responding to the severe weather event on Monday that downed trees, caused major power outages and left residents facing extreme heat. Tim Marshall, Steuben County Director of Emergency Services, said in response to the crisis, emergency services in partnership with Wegmans is offering free bottled water to ensure the...
Drake's Toronto mansion floods amid intense rainfall in Canada that left 167,000 customers without power
Rapper Drake shared a video of murky water flooding his Toronto mansion as heavy rains inundated parts of Canada on Tuesday and knocked out power for thousands of customers. The "One Dance" singer shared a video on his Instagram story showing what appeared to be a vanity room and closet filled with brown muddy water. He then walked towards the hall, sloshing through the ankle-deep water.
A look at storm damage in City of Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – 18 News reporters found widespread damage, uprooted trees, and downed power lines in Elmira the day after severe thunderstorms pummeled the region Monday night. A reporter recorded a video of what looked like fire and smoke rising from a NYSEG substation yesterday afternoon on Water Street and Judson Street. The reporter […]
Big Fish Summer – Brandon Scott’s Muskie on the Chemung River
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for the newest entry on 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer. Congratulations to Brandon Scott, who caught this huge Muskie on the Chemung River. Scott’s catch measured in at 13 pounds and 30 inches long. Brandon added that he caught the special fish with a Rapala X-Rap lure. 18 Sports’ […]
Drinking water available for residents without power
(WENY) -- With over 10,000 people in Chemung County alone without power, a number of fresh water stations have been set up on Tuesday, July 16th to help people get by. Chemung County Emergency Management has set up water distribution site in Elmira at the Southport Volunteer Fire Department located at 1001 Carl St. and the East Water Street and Dewitt Ave. Parking Lot located next to the Clarion Inn.
Cooling stations open in Chemung County amid power outages
As power outages continue to affect the Southern Tier, Chemung County officials have set up temporary cooling stations to provide relief from the heat. Residents impacted by the storms can visit the main branch of the Steele Memorial Library at 101 East Church Street and New Beginnings Church at 300 East Miller Street in Elmira.
Patrick Woodward, suspect in Elmira armed burglary, will serve 3 years in prison
One of three suspects charged in connection with an armed burglary in January in the City of Elmira will serve three years in prison for his role in the crime. Patrick Woodard, 24, of Elmira, was also sentenced in Chemung County Court this week to three years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty June 3 to a count of second-degree attempted burglary.
Pa live! Scranton Jazz Festival hits us with a preview
PA live! (WBRE) — The countdown is on to “Pennsylvania’s World-class Jazz Fest”!. It’s happening the first weekend of August a New Orleans-style jazz festival in downtown Scranton!. Three days of incredible music … With over 80 musicians, spanning over 20 venues. Pa live!...
Bath Police cite concerns with bail reform after multiple arrests of local woman
Bath Police are highlighting issues with current bail reform policies after arresting Courtney Roche three times in a span of three days. Roche’s alleged criminal activities began on July 9 when she unlawfully entered a restricted area of the Bath Municipal Building and was caught stealing credit cards. The following day, she reportedly pulled a fire alarm at the Quality Inn on West Morris Street. On July 11, Roche was arrested again for pulling another fire alarm, this time at the Budget Inn on West Morris Street.
See all homes sold in Monroe County, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Monroe County reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 62 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,425-square-foot home on Cross Country Lane in Tannersville that sold for $315,000.
Poconos see boost in business from NASCAR weekend
Thousands of fans filled the infield and packed the grandstands at Pocono Raceway over the weekend for the Great American Getaway 400. Businesses near the raceway were also full, thanks to the influx of NASCAR fans. Owner of Chat N' Chew Café in Blakeslee says the restaurant saw visitors starting...
'It was just chaos': Several trees topple along Mendon road during Monday's severe storm
Mendon, N.Y. (WHAM) — Monday's severe summer storms packed a punch barreling through parts of Monroe County, where trees toppled like toothpicks. Crews on Cheese Factory Road in Mendon were working Tuesday to clear debris after high winds snapped several trees. Jamie LaBell was in Rochester at the time...
Storms Cause Damage At Bills’ New Stadium Site
Slowly but surely, we’re seeing the progress of the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium. After existing as just a massive pit (that fans “sacrificed” things to) last season, the site across the street from the Bills’ current home on Highmark Stadium is actually starting to look like it could be, well, a building.
18 Sports Plays of the Week – 07/16
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The 18 Sports Plays of the Week is back with more great highlights in local sports. The 18 Sports team showcases the top plays from the past week in the Twin Tiers. This week’s top honors include 5 major plays on the diamond. Brennen McCullough kicks-off this week’s list, with his […]
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