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State police ID victim of fatal tractor trailer/motorcycle crash on Route 17 near Owego
One person is dead and another injured following a tractor trailer collision with a motorcycle Thursday in Tioga County. New York State Police identified the person who died as Karie L. VanDeusen, 52, of Olean. VanDeusen was a passenger on a motorcycle operated by 52-year-old Steven Myszka, also of Olean, troopers said. Myszka was...
Pennsylvania to hit budget deficit next year: IFO
(The Center Square) – After a budget deal passed in the Capitol, a Pennsylvania state agency warns that the surplus will be depleted next year. The $47.6 billion budget, slightly less than Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $48.3 billion proposal that Republicans called “a budget of unicorns and rainbows,” will increase spending by $2.7 billion, including more than […]
State gives $1M to LCCC, others to improve adult literacy instructor, education training
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Lehigh Carbon Community College is among five Pennsylvania learning institutions that will share a statewide grant of more than $1 million to boost adult education and adult literacy instruction. The funds, awarded Thursday by the state Education Department, will help train and support volunteer adult literacy...
Popular cruise line to use Pa. city as homeport in 2026 | Today in Pa.
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Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
New Yorkers are waking up to potentially massive tech issues and absolute chaos. We've learned of a potential quick fix. Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the...
12 Pennsylvania Books to Read This Summer
HARRISBURG — When Spotlight PA staffers aren’t busy filing public records requests, contacting sources or preparing your favorite newsletters, we’re often reading books or talking about them. This led to the creation of an internal book club, of course. To celebrate summer and all the opportunities the season brings to read on the beach, in the park or in that perfect nook or resting spot at home, the staff has compiled a list of our favorite books. The selections span a range of genres, but all connect to Pennsylvania in some way. The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough: On the cusp of summer in...
Country Icon Added to New York State Fair Concert Lineup
A country icon has been added to the growing list of free entertainment at the New York State Fair. One of the best state fairs in the country is only a month away. Escape artists, jugglers, robots, racing pigs, and splashing sea lions are all part of the fun at every turn.
Hotel, restaurant, truck stop were proposed in Steuben County. Where does project stand?
While the pace of development hasn't quite matched the company's name, Quicklee's is still looking to build a major travel center at the old Ames Plaza site in Steuben County, located at the corner of Victory Highway and Erwin Hollow Road just off I-86. Erwin Deputy Town Manager Melissa Greenthal...
FOX56 Community Calendar through July 21
NORTHEAST & CENTRAL Pa. (WOLF) — Here’s what’s happening in your community with FOX56’s Alyshia Hercules. Happening now through Saturday is the 98th Annual Pocono Mountain Carnival in Mount Pocono. It’s food, rides, games, bingo, live music, raffles, a beer tent, and a lot more.
Notre Dame reveals new home jerseys for 2024 on ESPN's 'First Take'
Notre Dame will have a brand-new look when the Fighting Irish make their long-awaited return to Notre Dame Stadium this fall. On Friday, head coach Marcus Freeman and defensive back Jordan Clark made an appearance on ESPN’s “First Take” to discuss the upcoming season. In the process, the two showed off the new home uniform Notre Dame will wear this fall.
We’re starting the weekend with sunshine as high pressure settles overhead
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM)- We start the weekend off with sunshine, but does it stick for the whole weekend? Details below:. High pressure continues to settle in overhead today, meaning another day of sunshine for the Twin Tiers. The rest of this morning and throughout the afternoon will be mostly sunny. Temperatures today will be cooler and comfortable again with highs in the upper 70s/low 80s.
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.
Elmira Pioneers earn walk-off win over Niagara
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira Pioneers saved the best for last Thursday night. Elmira scored the game-winning run in walk-off fashion at Dunn Field beating Niagara 13-12. In a wild back-and-forth game, Matt Leahy delivered an RBI single for the decisive game-winning hit in the bottom of the ninth as the Pioneers remained in […]
Dealing with insurance: power outage losses and when to seek help
(WENY) -- The severe weather that occurred earlier this week has still left some in the Southern Tier without power. Now, they are left trying to find solutions to regain power and recover what was lost. It's not the first time that severe weather has affected people and their daily...
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