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Wellsville planning board pauses ACCORD housing project on Coats Street. What's next.
The development of a new six-unit townhome that generated strong turnout at a public hearing is awaiting signoff from the Wellsville village planning board. The planning board revealed it is not yet ready to make a recommendation on the project during its July meeting last week. The board conducted a well-attended public hearing May 30 to solicit community feedback on the proposal, which would construct a two-story housing project on Coats Street next to ACCORD’s Head Start Center, just off Route 19.
Hornell man arrested for allegedly stealing
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- A 23-year-old man from Hornell, New York, was arrested after allegedly stealing property at a value over $50,000 in the Town of Corning. On July 14, 2024, Richard O. Snyder was charged with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, which is a Class C Felony. The...
Trooper pulls child from pond
Ulysses, Pa. — State police pulled a mentally-handicapped child from a pond after reports the child was walking unsupervised along the roadway. Trp. Benjamin Sterling of state police at Coudersport was called to the 4400 block of Loucks Mills Road after a witness reported seeing a nude mentally-handicapped child walking in the roadway on July 5 around 8 a.m. By the time Sterling arrived, the child had wandered into a pond and was beginning to submerge, he said. After going into the water and pulling the child out, the child was returned to family members. Police did not say if anyone is being charged for the incident, which they reported as child endangerment.
WATCH: Wellsville native Brigadier General Jason Curl assumes command of Fort Johnson, Louisiana
Fort Johnson is home to the Joint Readiness Training Center. Welcome to the official video of the BG Curl Assumption of Command Ceremony at Fort Johnson! 🎖️✨ In this special ceremony, Brigadier General Jason Curl officially takes command of JRTC and Fort Johnson, marking a significant moment in our post’s history. Witness the formal transition of leadership, featuring the ceremonial exchange of colors, inspiring speeches, and a display of military tradition that underscores the commitment and dedication of our armed forces. Thank you for watching and supporting our military community! #FortJohnson #BGCurl #AssumptionOfCommand #MilitaryCeremony #Leadership.
Board of Public Safety Appoints Wheatcraft & Morse as Provisional Firefighter Trainees
Mayor Buckley: “Being a firefighter is not just a career, it’s a lifestyle choice”. From City Hall, photo (from left): Commissioner David Parmley, Mayor John Buckley, Austin Wheatcraft, Justin Morse, Chief Frank Brzozowski. The Board of Public Safety unanimously approved appointments for Austin Wheatcraft and Justin Morse as...
Hornell man arrested for alleged theft, $50K in stolen property
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – A Hornell man has been arrested after an incident of theft in the Town of Corning. According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, Richard O. Snyder, 23, was arrested on the charge of grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, after he allegedly stole heavy construction equipment worth […]
Racalto’s: Thank You for Your Generosity!
We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support shown by our community for Racalto’s Roundup charity program. Thanks to your generosity, we proudly presented a $500 check to Palmesano Strong. Accepting the check were Mick Palmesano’s parents, Mike and Suzy, along with his sister Peggy and her husband.
Celebration of the Arts
OLEAN- As the TCAC continues to advocate for the entire region, the Celebration of the Arts, will continue to honor artists, arts organizations, or arts supporters from Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties. Winners will be celebrated at the Celebration of the Arts (COTA) on August 11th at the Palmer Opera...
Town Theatre of Short Tract to Perform “Godspell” July 18-20
Belfast’s Aidan Heaney directs a cast of ten local talented performers. Short Tract, NY — The Town Theatre of Short Tract is excited to announce its summer 2024 production of “Godspell,” directed by Aidan Heaney. “Godspell” reimagines the Gospel according to Matthew in a modern setting,...
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 […]
Second Annual Summer Stroll Fine Art Show Coming to Ocean Grove
OCEAN GROVE, NJ — Looking for an enjoyable way to spend a Saturday evening at the Jersey Shore? Be sure to check out the Summer Stroll, a juried fine art show featuring live jazz music and refreshments in Ocean Grove’s business district on Saturday, July 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Art will be displayed and for sale along the sidewalks of Main Avenue between Central and New York avenues. This free event is being presented by the Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and the Main Avenue Galleria. There will...
Steamers roll !! 11 wins in a row for Hornell’s hometown team
From the Hornell Steamers, photos by JC’s Photography. The Hornell Steamers won their 24th game of the season, eleventh in a row, 13-2 over the Horseheads Hitmen in an early contest at Williams Colucci Field. Hornell is now 24-7-1 on the season. Elijah Nichols (Arkansas State) didn’t want much...
Steamers roll past Hitmen for 11th straight victory
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Hornell Steamers just keep winning. Hornell defeated the Horseheads Hitmen on Monday, marking their 11th consecutive win. The Steamers took the dominant 13-2 win, in front of a packed crowd of young fans at Colucci-Williams Field. The NYCBL’s top team started the rare morning game with a bang, as Elijah […]
James Lee Pierce
It is with great heartbreak and sadness that we announce the passing of James Lee Pierce on July 11, 2024. Jim was born January 10, 1945, in Friendship, New York, to the late Albert and Dorothy Pierce. He attended Friendship Central School and as a teenager worked the John Livergood...
Bolivar-Richburg lists 4th-quarter honor rolls
BOLIVAR — Bolivar-Richburg Central School announced its honor rolls for the fourth quarter of the 2023-24 school year. Grade 12: David Abdo, Caden Allen, Trey Buchholz, Sarah Crawford, Anthony Densmore, Anthony Donoghue Jr, Cayden Gaines, Reiss Gaines, Caden Giardini, Kylee Gruber, Roman Johnston, Brian Learn, Destiny Learn, Travis Martin, Natasha Metz, Caleb Miller, Zachary Mitchell, Claire Pangburn, Alexandria Parker, Sarah Perkins, Trevor Pforter, Kayley Putnam-Bacon, Aydin Sisson, Aiden Smith, Kori Thomas, Brena Walp, Nebula Wilson-Smith.
Family Safe, Home Damaged After Blaze on Silver Cloud Lane in Knoxville
A house fire that took place Sunday evening in Knoxville has left a residence with severe damage, but thankfully, no injuries were reported. The Knoxville Fire Department responded to a distress call at around 6:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of Silver Cloud Lane. WVLT reported that a woman alerted the authorities after finding her home filled with smoke and noting that her husband had re-entered the property.
Hornell City Hall Accepts Bids For Water Pollution Control Plant
The City of Hornell’s Board of Public Works accepted bids for significant upgrades to the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) during their June meeting. The project, Phase 1b, was divided into four separate contracts and totals over $6.2 million in improvements. Funding for the project includes a $1.189 million...
Wellsboro, CV to compete in 'Battle in the Bowl'
The Wellsboro and Cowanesque Valley football teams will be competing this Saturday, July 20 in Sayre in the second year of the Battle of the Bowl seven-on-seven tournament. The tournament will take place at the Lockhart Street Bowl with 10 teams competing including Elmira Heights, Susquehanna, Schuyler County, Horseheads, Sayre, Spencer-Van Etten, Waverly, Athens, Wellsboro, and CV in a tournament that features not only PA teams, but New York teams as well.
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