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Manufacturer of custom-made sheds and other structures opening new Horseheads location
Elmira area residents looking for a new shed or other structure have a new option opening in Horseheads. Representatives of the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce and other officials gathered Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome Heritage Structures to its new location at 111 Colonial Drive, just off Interstate 86.
TCHS to host presentation by award-winning documentary producer on the effects of Hurricane Agnes
On Saturday, July 20 at 2 p.m., the Tioga County Historical Society will host Emmy Award winning documentary producer Brian Frey, from WSKG, who will be presenting a program based on his documentary concerning the effect of Hurricane Agnes of this region in 1972. Sections of the program will be...
Authors at this year’s Berkshire Blueberry and Book Festival
This year’s 2024 Berkshire Blueberry and Book Festival, set for July 20, has several local authors who will share the day with guests; some returning, and some are new to the festival this year. One of the festival’s newest authors is Peter Gordon. Gordon, who has a BA in...
Pios sweep Geneva, while Hitmen split with Dansville in doubleheaders
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira Pioneers picked up another doubleheader sweep, while the Hitmen closed out their regular season schedule at home. The Pios swept Geneva to celebrate Military Appreciation Night at Dunn Field, on Friday. Meanwhile, the Hitmen split a twin bill against Dansville, to close out their regular season home slate. In […]
This Day in the Near Future is Upstate NY’s Worst Night of Sleep
Yes, there's a study for everything and now, according to Amerisleep, there is actually a night in the very near future that is New York's worst night for sleep, according to a study. The study looks at each state and for New York, the worst night of the year for...
Watch: Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman throws the first pitch in Yankee Stadium
We all knew this was coming, Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman has thrown out another first pitch at a Major League Baseball game. This time it came in New York, as the Yankees invited the Irish leader along with multiple players out for the event. Although this is the new version of their historic stadium, it still has that baseball feel. Unfortunately for Freeman, the atmosphere didn’t quite translate into a strike, as the throw went a bit high and to the left. The main reason why he was invited was to create some hype around the Shamrock Series game against Navy that will be played in that same venue. Things you love to see: Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman throwing the first pitch 💙⚾ pic.twitter.com/ZwNoGspVaJ — YES Network (@YESNetwork) July 19, 2024 The Irish have played in Yankee Stadium before, as they faced off against Rutgers in the 2013 Pinstripe Bowl. Notre Dame’s return to the baseball diamond will happen on November 23rd. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Mike on X: @MikeFChen
Horseheads Historical Society debuts successful sports exhibit
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Horseheads Historical Society held a special first-time event Friday night. The venue debuted a brand new exhibit dedicated to Horseheads Little League Baseball and Horseheads sports. A strong turnout attended the first viewing at the historical society located on 312 West Broad Street in Horseheads. Dozens of Horseheads sports memorabilia, […]
New gaming bar, legal cannabis & 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 […]
Downingtown West Downs Keystone 9-4
ATHENS – The Keystone 9-11 team has been battling in the state tournament. On Friday, the team took on Downingtown West from Section 7 for the winners’ bracket final. Downingtown West emerged victorious with a 9-4 win over Keystone. Downingtown West scored first, getting four runs across in...
Clouds increase overnight with more warmth for the weekend
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – Clouds increase overnight with more warmth for the weekend. Then showers return as we get into midweek. More details below:. Clouds will be on the increase primarily after midnight. Otherwise it will be cool and calm throughout the night. Lows will drop into the mid to upper fifties.
Palmyra announces 'Harvest on the Canal' will replace Canaltown Days
Palmyra, N.Y. — It's the end of a 55-year-old tradition in Wayne County. The Union Agricultural Society of Palmyra announced on Friday that a new celebration called Harvest on the Canal will be replacing Canaltown Days. The event will welcome visitors with a 5K race, a car show, and...
ROCHESTER MAN ALREADY SERVING 30 YEAR SENTENCE, SENTENCED TO AN ADDITIONAL 20 YEARS IN PRISON
(WNY News Now) – ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a 31-year-old resident of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 100 kilograms or more of marijuana, and possession of a machine gun, was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. The sentence will be served concurrent to a 30-year sentence Fulwiley received in New York State Court for committing two homicides in July 2022 with Kelvin Vickers and Raheem Robinson. Vickers was also convicted of murdering Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz and wounding Officer Sino Seng.
Waterfront restaurant with views of Irondequoit Bay closing
Brody's on the Bay, a restaurant that sits high above Irondequoit Bay near Webster in Penfield, has announced that its last day of service will be Saturday, July 20. "It is with great sadness that we announce Brody’s On The Bay closing," the Facebook post said. "This Saturday evening will be our last service. We so deeply appreciate the love and support we have received since our opening May of 2021. ...
Rochester Embayment Area of Concern could be removed after nearly 40 years
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — For nearly 40 years the Rochester Embayment has been listed as an Area of Concern (AOC) by the EPA due to pollution and contamination from industrial, urban, and agricultural sources that was so great that the broader environmental laws and regulations couldn’t address the needs of the area. But now, the […]
Armed Robbery on Jones Avenue: Dollar General Employee Targeted
(WNY News Now) – Rochester – In a brazen daylight incident, a Dollar General employee was robbed at gunpoint on Jones Avenue in Rochester, N.Y., on Wednesday afternoon. Rochester Police responded to a report of a gunpoint robbery on Jones Avenue near Parkway at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers found a 33-year-old man who reported being robbed at gunpoint.
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