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Legal cannabis, new gaming bar & more happening at former vacant building in downtown Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – After being vacant for several years, the “Water Street Place” building in downtown Elmira is being transformed into several new businesses. A new gaming bar called “The Playground” is getting ready for its grand opening, after a soft opening three weeks ago. “We’re a family partnership, a family business,” said Kaylen […]
New Dollar General construction proposed for former Elmira Heights diner
ELMIRA HEIGHTS, N.Y. (WETM) — A new building project has made its way onto the agenda for the next Chemung County Planning Board meeting, with plans to tear down a beloved former diner. Manos Diner on College Avenue was once the spot for many, young and old, to get a hot breakfast any time of […]
'The ultimate place for hot dogs': M&M Red Hots returns to Elmira with much fanfare
Beloved Elmira hot-doggery M&M Red Hots reopened last week amid much fanfare after being closed since the COVID-19 pandemic. The new owner, Katie Seymour, will run the restaurant with her fiancé, Ryan Gallagher. The couple took the reins from Katie’s father, Andy Seymour, who took it over from his mother, Wilda DeHaas, in 2017.
Big Fish Summer – Grace Coston’s largemouth bass in Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) – The newest submission for 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer is here. Congratulations to Grace Coston, who has had plenty of luck catching largemouth bass this summer. Grace sent in 2 bass photos, both of which were caught in Watkins Glen. It’s all sponsored by Valley Wholesale Bait and Tackle in […]
Pizza Hut Returning Soon to Corning
Construction continues on the old Pizza Hut on Pulteney Street in Corning. The Gaffer District confirmed with BIG FOX that the building is being renovated for reopening. Pizza Hut renovation in Corning sparks community excitement. Construction continues on the old Pizza Hut on Pulteney Street in Corning. The Gaffer District...
John W. Jones Museum Gets Federal Grant for Expansion
ELMIRA, NY (WENY) -- An Elmira museum is getting federal funding to help with its expansion. The John W. Jones Museum at 1248 Davis Street Elmira has been awarded $45,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The museum preserves the legacy of John W. Jones, who escaped slavery in Virginia the 1840's, and later settled in Elmira. Jones was a key agent on the underground railroad, helping 860 former enslaved people escape to freedom.
Big Flats Women’s Club to host multi-family rummage sale
BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Big Flats Women’s Club will be hosting its annual multi-family rummage sale next weekend. The sale will take place on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Big Flats Historical Society Pavilion located at 258 Hibbard Road in Big Flats. All proceeds from the rummage […]
Endless Mountain Music Festival starts this Friday
Mansfield, Pa. — 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 Boyer’s new "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue” at 7 p.m. on Friday in Steadman Theatre at CU-Mansfield and the iconic “Rhapsody in Blue” written 100 years ago in 1924 by George Gershwin at 7 p.m. Saturday at the...
Big Fish Summer – Lyla Janniro’s largemouth bass
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – We reveal the next 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer catch. Congratulations to Lyla Janniro who caught this big largemouth bass at Park Station in Erin. Already, Janniro has a huge catch to her name at an early age. It’s all sponsored by Valley Wholesale Bait and Tackle in Beaver Dams. If […]
Sunscreen: Myths & facts to protect yourself this sunny, hot summer
As multiple heat waves have sweltered the Southern Tier this summer, Guthrie Medical reminds locals to protect themselves from the sun. “By and large sunscreens are very safe,” said Guthrie Dermatologist Alexander Kaminsky. He recommends a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 but 50 is best. But...
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