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Pantry of Angels loses a supply of food from storm
LINDLEY, N.Y. (WETM) â The Pantry of Angels lost thousands of dollars of food from this weekâs storm which represents two weeksâ worth of supply. Yet the pantry was able to continue providing for needy families thanks to donated generators that helped keep the food refrigerated. The President and CEO of the pantry, Crystal McCannon [âŠ]
Quest closing Pennsylvania lab, laying off 121 people
Quest Diagnostics is closing a lab in Pennsylvania and laying off 121 employees at the site, the company said in a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification letter filed with the state. The Norristown lab performs workforce drug testing on urine specimens. Quest is consolidating its capabilities at a facility...
Pennsylvaniaâs Inconsistent Property Tax System
Pennsylvaniaâs property tax system faces significant challenges due to the lack of mandatory, regular property reassessments. Unlike other states, Pennsylvania allows counties to decide when to reassess properties, leading to some counties delaying reassessments for decades. This results in a âlopsided tax systemâ where property taxes are not uniformly assessed, causing discrepancies and economic stagnation.
Local bar owners say happy hour expansion bill is âhuge winâ for PA
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Endless Mountain Music Festival starts this Friday
Mansfield, Pa. â The 17-day Endless Mountain Music Festival will begin this Friday and run through the weekend with orchestral performances in Corning and Mansfield. The EMMF orchestra, conducted by festival founder Stephen Guzenhauser and featuring pianist Jeffrey Biegel, are performing the Pennsylvania premiere of Peter Boyerâs new "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blueâ at 7 p.m. on Friday in Steadman Theatre at CU-Mansfield and the iconic âRhapsody in Blueâ written 100 years ago in 1924 by George Gershwin at 7 p.m. Saturday at the...
Manufactured homeowners still protesting rent gouging
(The Center Square) â Manufactured home communities offer affordable housing options for people on fixed incomes, but in Pennsylvania, homeowners say âpredatoryâ lot rent increases threaten their way of life. Two bills that could resolve the issue have lawmakers at odds and expressing skepticism about their prospects. Manufactured homes are constructed in factories and assembled on-site. Residents typically own the home, but not always the land on which it sits....
Hotel, restaurant, truck stop were proposed in Steuben County. Where does project stand?
While the pace of development hasn't quite matched the company's name, Quicklee's is still looking to build a major travel center at the old Ames Plaza site in Steuben County, located at the corner of Victory Highway and Erwin Hollow Road just off I-86. Erwin Deputy Town Manager Melissa Greenthal...
Mansfield Borough to host free swim night next week
MANSFIELD, Pa. (WETM) â A free swim night will be taking place in Mansfield next week for those who are looking to beat the heat. According to the Tioga County Partnership for Community Health, the Mansfield Borough Swimming Pool, located at 75 W. Wellsboro St., will be open for free swimming on Thursday, July 25, [âŠ]
Elmira Pioneers earn walk-off win over Niagara
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) â The Elmira Pioneers saved the best for last Thursday night. Elmira scored the game-winning run in walk-off fashion at Dunn Field beating Niagara 13-12. In a wild back-and-forth game, Matt Leahy delivered an RBI single for the decisive game-winning hit in the bottom of the ninth as the Pioneers remained in [âŠ]
Dealing with insurance: power outage losses and when to seek help
(WENY) -- The severe weather that occurred earlier this week has still left some in the Southern Tier without power. Now, they are left trying to find solutions to regain power and recover what was lost. It's not the first time that severe weather has affected people and their daily...
New York State Police Say SUV Hit Amish Buggy And Drove Off
Less than a week after a Kia Sedona allegedly hit an Amish horse-drawn carriage on State Route 3, offcials say another vehicle has struck a buggy. This time, the crash lead to the death of a teenage occupant, says police. One country Sheriff has a message for drivers in New...
We will have a chilly overnight along with more pleasant conditions to end the week
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) â We will have a chilly overnight along with more pleasant conditions to end the week. More warmth moves in for the weekend. More details below:. We will be mostly clear and cool as we get into the overnight. Temperatures will fall to the mid fifties along with a calm breeze.
John W. Jones Museum to receive $45K grant for expansion
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) â The John W. Jones Museum will be receiving a $45,000 grant, as announced by Congressman Nick Langworthy. The grant comes from the Appalachian Regional Commission and will be used to fund plans for the expansion of the museum. This grant will be matched by an additional $45,000 from local sources, which [âŠ]
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