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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...
We will have a chilly overnight along with more pleasant conditions to end the week
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – We will have a chilly overnight along with more pleasant conditions to end the week. More warmth moves in for the weekend. More details below:. We will be mostly clear and cool as we get into the overnight. Temperatures will fall to the mid fifties along with a calm breeze.
Person treated for burns after fire in Cameron Mills
CAMERON MILLS, N.Y. (WENY) -- At least one person was treated for burns after an apparent mobile home caught on fire in Cameron Mills Tuesday evening. The building on Bald Hill Rd. appears to be completely destroyed. Calls for emergency crews to respond initially came out around 4:45 p.m. Heavy...
Trial Set in Oct for 2020 Galeton Torture/Murder
A trial has been scheduled for two women charged in the 2020 torture and murder of 19-year-old Joshua Ramos in Potter County. 25-year-old Krysten Lauren Crosby of Tioga and 38-year-old Felicia Cary of Galeton are both scheduled to stand in a joint trial in October. Both are death penalty cases,...
Car on fire on I-86 West near East Corning
(WENY) -- A car caught on fire on I-86 West this afternoon around 2:00 P.M. Plumes of smoke could be seen in the sky from hundreds of feet away in East Corning and traffic was stopped on the Westbound side of the highway just before the exit 48 ramp. The...
Elmira City School District to provide students with free school supplies
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Elmira City School District announced Wednesday that school supplies will be given to every attending student for free in the upcoming school year. In a news release, the district said the move is to ensure equal access to supplies for students and will help promote academic success. The plan is also meant to save parents and guardians money. The school says buying in bulk will let them get supplies for well less that what families would spend on their own.
Federal Circuit Court sides with Elmira photographer who refuses to photograph same-sex weddings
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with an Elmira photographer who refuses to photograph same-sex couples after her lawsuit against the New York State Attorney General’s Office claimed First Amendment violations. According to court documents, photographer, Emilee Carpenter’s lawsuit claims that New York’s anti-discrimination laws violated her right to […]
FRANKLY SPEAKING: Salvation Army Of Corning Needs Your Help
Corning, NY - The annual Christmas kettle campaign for the Salvation Army of Corning was down significantly from years past. Due to that fact, the need for fundraising has become a necessity for the Salvation Army of Corning. During this morning's “Frankly Speaking,” Angela Daniels from the Advisory Board, discussed...
A look at storm damage in City of Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – 18 News reporters found widespread damage, uprooted trees, and downed power lines in Elmira the day after severe thunderstorms pummeled the region Monday night. A reporter recorded a video of what looked like fire and smoke rising from a NYSEG substation yesterday afternoon on Water Street and Judson Street. The reporter […]
Chemung County Compost Facility offering extended hours to assist with storm damage
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Chemung County Compost Facility will be offering extended hours for residents who have been left with storm damage. For the remainder of the week, the compost facility located at 715 Blostein Blvd. in Horseheads will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 17, 18 and 19. In […]
PennDOT reminds motorists to use detours during Troy Fair week
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds motorists traveling on Route 6 to attend the Troy Fair to use signed detours. The Troy Fair will take place between Monday, July 22 and Saturday July 27 at Alparon Park in Troy. Route 6 was closed in both directions between Leona Road...
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
A cold front brings more showers and isolated storms today
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM)- We are tracking a cold front that will move in with more showers today and some relief from the heat. Isolated showers pick up throughout the morning, and by this afternoon showers should be widely scattered with a chance for some isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures today are back to normal with the passage of the cool front, with highs in the low 80s.
Weis Vineyards wins New York Governor's Cup in statewide competition
HAMMONDSPORT, N.Y. (WENY) -- A local winery has taken home two of the top awards in the 38th Annual New York Wine Classic. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday night that Weis Vineyards in Hammondsport was awarded the Governor's Cup for their 2018 Riesling Ice Wine. The Governor's Cup is given out to the best wine in any given year's competition.
George A. Bowen, Jr.
Galeton, Pa. — George A. Bowen, Jr., 85, of Galeton, Pa. died Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in his home. Born Sept. 30, 1938 in Blossburg, he was the son of George A. and Hilma M. Hakes Bowen. The family resided in Wellsboro and Spring City, and in 1945 moved to Galeton, where his parents established the Bow Inn. The Bow Inn started out selling gasoline and a snack bar, like the modern mini mart, eventually adding a motel, which they operated for many years.
Dry Stretch Ahead
High pressure will provide our region with fair skies over the next few days. Temperatures will top out in the upper 70s and lower 80s on Friday with comfortable humidity levels. Temperatures will rise into the mid and upper 80s over the weekend with humidity on the rise. Our next chance for showers and thunderstorms should hold off until Tuesday, when a warm front lifts up from the south.
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