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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 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 […]
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 […]
John W. Jones Museum to receive $45K grant for expansion
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – 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 […]
Corning Pizza Hut nearing completion, plans to open in August
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — New signs can be seen on Corning’s soon-to-be Pizza Hut as construction is nearly complete in the Crystal City. According to an official with Allegany Pizza LLC, the new Pizza Hut on East Pulteney Street is nearly complete after 18 News got word the pizza chain was returning to Corning in […]
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...
Tioga welcomes NYSS freshman fillies on Sunday
Nichols, NY — Tioga Downs plays host to a $108,200 leg of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing fillies on Sunday (July 21). Unbeaten Cowgirl Hanover (Jason Bartlett) will be the one to beat. The Huntsville-Code One Hanover filly is trained by Jared Bako. She has won all three of her starts as she registered NYSS wins at Yonkers, Monticello, and Buffalo. She has already earned $116,150 in her young career.
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