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Supreme Court suspends Pa. attorney for failing to disclose DUIs, embezzlement
A central Pennsylvania attorney was suspended by the state Supreme Court after an investigation found he failed to disclose multiple DUI convictions, misappropriated payments from clients while working at several law firms and sent inappropriate messages — including soliciting drugs — to clients who retained him between 2022 and 2024, according to a report from the court’s Office of Disciplinary Council (ODC).
Pa. General Assembly moves to increase salaries for local officials
Borough council members and mayors could be getting pay increase and an incentive to attend meetings after Friday’s passage of a bill in the state House. A closely matching bill for second-class township supervisors is right on its heels and it could be voted as early as next week.
Pa. Dept. of Labor and Industry joins national discussion on rising child labor law violations
Harrisburg, Pa. — According to the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance, last year Pennsylvania saw a 43% increase in child labor law violation investigations. The Bureau investigated 402 cases in 2022 and 574 in 2023, and the trend appears to be rising still. Overall, the Bureau investigated more than 5,200 complaints of alleged labor law violations — a 27% increase in investigations compared to about 4,100 conducted in 2022. This...
Elmira's Playground Sports Bar: Grand Opening Celebration
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) --Downtown Elmira just got a bit more exciting with the the grand opening of the Playground Sports Bar. The new spot is a family owned business where guests can get a cold drink or play a variety of bar games. "We are happy to develop Downtown Elmira,...
Clouds increase with showers and storms possible after midnight
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – Clouds increase with showers and storms possible after midnight. Then we dry out and cool off to start off the new work week. More details below:. Clouds will be on the increase as we get into the evening and into the overnight. Showers and storms will be with us primairly after midnight. It will be on the warmer side with lows falling into the lower to mid sixties and a breeze from the south at 5 to 10 mph.
TT Sports Awards – Female MVP nominees
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time to reveal our next nominee set for the Twin Tiers Sports Awards. The 8th Annual Twin Tiers Sports Awards will be streamed on mytwintiers.com/sports on Thursday, July 11 at 7:30 PM sponsored by Pine Valley Auto Body. Help 18 Sports decide the ultimate winners for the best of the […]
Elmira City School District Set to Offer Summer Meals for Kids & Teens
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Elmira City School District announced that starting on July 8th, they will offer free summer meals for kids and teens. The program was made possible with an assist from the Food Bank of the Southern Tier. The summer meal program is set to be available...
Golf Tips: Play it where it lies
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The old saying goes, “Play it where it lies,” but sometimes the rules of golf can help you if you have a bad lie, which could be helpful in many situations. 18 News’ Rich Tanner speaks with PGA Professional Steve Volpicelli from Soaring...
Arnot Health opens upgraded orthopedic unit
Elmira, N.Y.-based Arnot Health has cut the ribbon on its upgraded orthopedic unit at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, according to a June 27 report from MyTwinTiers.com. Following two years of construction, the hospital has unveiled an improved orthopedic waiting room, 19 exam rooms and two X-ray rooms. The ribbon-cutting ceremony...
City of Elmira declares June 22 ‘Pastor Corey Cooke Day’
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Elmira Mayor Dan Mandell has officially declared June 22 as ‘Pastor Corey Cooke Day.’. Native of Los Angeles, California, Cooke is currently serving as the pastor of Monumental Baptist Church on Maple Avenue in Elmira. The proclamation recognizes Cooke for all his years of service to his church and his dedicated contributions to the community.
One arrested on murder charge in connection to Grove Street killing in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — An Elmira man is in custody on Friday after police said he is connected to the shooting death of a man on Grove Street last Thursday, June 20. According to the Elmira Police Department, 27-year-old Marcus A. Jones-Snyder was arrested on Thursday, June 27, on the charge of murder in the […]
Local teenagers host Second Annual Houghton Classic volleyball tournament
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- Volleyball started as a normal and fun activity for a group of local students. Now, these teens and others had their game faces on in Corning for the Second Annual Houghton Classic Volleyball Tournament held on Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 28. In order to...
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