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Former Elmira Pioneer Pitre selected in MLB Draft
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A former Elmira Pioneer is heading to professional baseball. University of Kentucky second basemen Emilien Pitre was selected in the second round at 58th overall by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft Sunday. The Wildcat junior played for the Pioneers during the 2021 season. The […]
CCLGA competes over summer months
The Corey Creek Ladies Golf League Association has been competing through the summer months from May until July, with a number of games being played over that timespan. Below, are the results from their league during the past two months. Tuesday, May 7. Game: Ditch the putts: subtract your number...
MU's Ruff announces resignation
Rondell Ruff, the Mansfield Mountaineers track and field head coach, announced his resignation after a season with Mansfield. “We want to thank Rondell for his work this year and for the successes we achieved.” Director of Athletic Peggy Carl said. “We wish him the very best in his career going forward.”
Illegal dumping in Elmira highlighted by Friends of the Chemung River Watershed
Friends of the Chemung River Watershed are drawing attention to the issue of illegal dumping in Elmira. The organization shared photos online of trash collected near McKinnon Park, specifically at an illegal dumping site located on the 1300 block of Pratt Street. According to the organization, a significant amount of...
Elkland abruptly adjourns meeting
Elkland Borough Council failed to handle agenda business at the July 11 meeting after the agenda was rearranged without comment. After calling the meeting to order, council President Wendy Sherman Graham called an executive session for personnel and legal matters, originally scheduled for later in the meeting. Those attending the meeting were told to leave the building.
The Moving Wall closing ceremony allows community to reflect and remember
TIOGA, P.A. (WENY) -- Hundreds of people came to The Moving Wall this afternoon for the closing ceremony. People shared stories, they grieved, and, most importantly, they honored the lives lost in the Vietnam War. The Moving Wall arrived at Williamson High School in Tioga, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, July 10...
Troop Ride returns for its 17th year this weekend
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The 17th Annual Troop Ride will be taking place again this weekend in the Southern Tier. The Troop Ride will be on Saturday, July 20, and will begin at 10 a.m. at the His Tabernacle Family Church located at 16 Level Acres Drive in Horseheads. Registration for the event will start […]
North Pocono Senior Center joins county network
A senior center offering services three days a week in the North Pocono region is now affiliated with the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging. The North Pocono Senior Community Center in Covington Twp. recently joined the county's network, with the Area Agency on Aging funding meals and activities at the center open to all older adults free of charge. The center at 6 John J. Michaels Drive operates Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday's storm results in downed trees, power outages
A summer storm Monday night wreaked havoc across Tioga County from downed trees, sheared utility poles and power outages. According to Nathan Wiles, owner of Wiles Valley Weather, LLC, the storm traveling from the southwest to northeast between 5 and 5:40 p.m. July 15 initially only had the potential for 40 mph winds. However, as it approached Wellsboro, it quickly grew when it hit an unstable air mass.
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 […]
Severe thunderstorms leave much of Southern Tier without power, downed trees, other damage
Thousands of electric customers across the Twin Tiers lost power when severe thunderstorms rumbled through the region Monday. Many of those residents remained without power Tuesday, and utility company crews scrambled to restore service while other emergency responders worked to remove downed trees and deal with other damage the storm left in its wake.
While expanding Just Dishin's nationwide reach, ND alumnus Keeler remains true to his roots
It’s been a rapid rise to the top for Matthew Keeler and Just Dishin’ — Western New York’s fastest-growing hockey brand. And throughout his and his brand’s quick climb, the Notre Dame High School alumnus has remained true to his roots. A process that began...
Talk of the Tiers: Brit Floyd
(WETM) — On this episode of Talk of the Tiers, Jim sits down with the members of Brit Floyd, a well-known Pink Floyd tribute band that started in 2011. Damian Darlington, Eva Avila and Ian Cattell talk about the journey of coming together as a band, how each of them started in the music industry, how they try to capture the magic of Pink Floyd, and what to expect from the upcoming show here in Elmira.
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