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Elmira’s historic First Baptist Church is crumbling. Will it be saved?
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The historic First Baptist Church at Wisner Park, which has stood in Elmira for 132 years, is falling apart. The Elmira Code Department says there is “imminent danger of collapsing bricks on the exterior of the structure.” Signs posted on the doors on June 11th say the structure is “unsafe.” The […]
Elmira residents urge city to save public pool
Elmira residents are urging city officials to fund the restoration of the only public pool in the city. The Brand Park pool has been closed to the public for decades. The pool is an architectural relic located on Elmira’s Southside. It is dilapidated with boarded up entrances and covered in graffiti.
Biden stepping aside 'changes the dynamic' in race against Trump: Southern Tier reaction.
Southern Tier Democrats say Kamala Harris will be a "dynamic candidate," while local Republicans believe she is more unpopular than President Biden. President Joe Biden's decision to drop his reelection bid and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place as the nominee will provide a big boost for Democrats this fall.
Southport's Cherry Lane Park Faces Water Shutoff Amid Ongoing Town Controversy
SOUTHPORT, N.Y. (WENY) -- Cherry Lane Park might not have trailer homes much longer after the remaining tenants were informed the water would be shut off on Monday, July 22nd because of an unpaid water bill. Only seven trailers are left at Southport's Cherry Lane Mobile Home Park after 10 were demolished last September.
Free rabies clinic coming up in Chemung
CHEMUNG, N.Y. (WETM) — If you’ve been meaning to get your pet vaccinated against rabies, now’s the time. The Chemung County Health Department is holding a free rabies clinic in the Town of Chemung between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. Pet owners who register in advance through Chemung County’s website can […]
Local effort to encourage voter registration in Chemung County
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- A group of Chemung County residents is trying to get the community involved in voting ahead of the upcoming elections. Twice a week, they set up at a grocery store to help people figure out if they're registered to vote, and encourage them to sign up if they aren't.
First “Southern Tier Landlord-Tenant Coalition” meeting to be held in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The first meeting of the “Southern Tier Landlord-Tenant Coalition” will be held Thursday, July 25th at the Clarion Inn. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at 760 East Water Street. The new coalition hopes to educate landlords and tenants about the laws involving renting a property, and the best […]
Stewart Park Pool closes for maintenance
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — Another one of the City of Corning’s pools is temporarily closed. The City of Corning announced on July 23 that the Stewart Park Pool will be closed through July 30 due to maintenance issues. The pool is expected to reopen at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31. The city did not […]
Corning ReStore announces reopening date on state Route 414. Here's when it will return.
After a yearlong closure due to a devastating fire, the Steuben County Habitat for Humanity ReStore will reopen Friday, Aug. 9 at 3412 State Route 414 in Corning. Jonathan Wylie, ReStore Manager, said the store will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on...
Bradford County Senior Expo is almost here
ATHENS, Pa. (WETM) — Bradford County seniors can learn about local programs and services during an event on Friday. Representative Tina Pickett is hosting the 23rd Bradford County Senior Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 26. Hundreds of Bradford County residents aged 55 and older and their family members are expected to […]
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