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Local food pantry still recovering from July storm
LINDLEY, N.Y. (WETM) — The Pantry of Angels is still recovering from a food loss it sustained as a result of the power outage in mid-July. The pantry has spent more than $18,000 of grant money on food to give out to families in need. The President and CEO of the pantry, Crystal McCannon says […]
Jury awards former Bloomsburg University dean $3.9M verdict in whistleblower termination case
Former Bloomsburg University dean Jeffrey Krug has won a $3.9 million federal jury verdict over claims he faced retaliation and was fired for helping an administrative assistant file a sexual harassment report against the school’s president. Krug, former dean of the Zeigler College of Business and a tenured faculty...
Teens arrested after crashing stolen car
CANTON BORO., BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report two 15-year-olds were arrested after crashing a stolen car. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on July 18 troopers responded to a crash at Canton Borough. Police said they discovered two 15-year-olds had stolen the car involved in the crash from Griffin Automotive. Troopers arrested the teens […]
Chick-fil-A’s long-awaited elevated drive-thru opens
Chick-fil-A will open an elevated drive-thru with a food conveyor belt in the Atlanta-metro area on Thursday, according to a press release. The chicken chain says its elevated drive-thru can serve two to three times as many cars as its standard stores. The unit has no dining room. The unit...
‘Once you conquer the South, you become a legend’: Hip-hop documentary coming to Sidewalk Fest
As part of the 26th Annual Sidewalk Fest and its Black Lens Spotlight, the documentary “The South Got Something To Say” will screen at the non-profit theater Thursday night at 7 p.m. The film, created and directed by the Horne Brothers (Ryon and Tyson), highlights the rise of...
Addison veteran honored for VFW #StillServing campaign
ADDISON, N.Y. (WETM) – An Addison veteran has been honored for his dedication to the country and community in the VFW #StillServing campaign. The national VFW’s #StillServing campaign calls attention to veterans who continue to serve their community after they have left the military. According to a release for the #StillServing campaign, Addison veteran Micah […]
FDA: New York Seafood Tainted With Parasite That Can Kill, Recall
A fish in New York is being recalled as the FDA sets its highest risk warning because the fish can cause "life-threatening illness or death." North Fish USA Inc. of Hallandale, Florida is recalling the imported 9-ounce packages of "Cold Smoked Capelin. North Fish USA Inc. Recalls “Cold Smoked Capelin”...
New York State Man Charged With DWI After Driving to Barracks For Other Charge
Just when you thought one person couldn't possibly make any more bad decisions? Police say a New York state man has been charged with aggravated DWI, after he was found to be driving over three times the state's legal BAC limit of 0.08%. But to make matters worse, officials say...
Office of Cannabis Management announces new sustainability regulations for marijuana growers in New York
FAIRPORT, N.Y. — New regulations announced by the Cannabis Management Advisory Board will require marijuana growers to submit sustainability plans to the state by August of next year. Jayson Tantalo, co-owner of Flower Hydroponics in Fairport, says sustainability is a good thing when it comes to growing marijuana. “I...
Driver killed in fiery crash on Ridge Road
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Police confirmed a driver is dead after a fiery crash on Ridge Road in Webster, according to authorities. The crash happened around 5 a.m. Investigators said the vehicle appeared to have been traveling eastbound on Ridge Rd. near Holt Road before crashing into a pole. The car ended up fully engulfed […]
Smoke on the Water returns to Hammondsport with barbecue competition, trivia. What to know
Seventeen competitors will take part in a barbecue competition Saturday at the 13th annual Smoke on the Water event at the Hammondsport Volunteer Fire Department. The barbecue competition will kick off at noon Saturday and run until 5 p.m., according to the Hammondsport Fire Department. ...
Many New York Residents Infected With Deadly Virus From Insects
Hudson Valley residents and someone from Long Island were bitten by mosquitoes carrying a deadly virus. First Person In New York State To Test Positive For West Nile In 2024. Earlier this week, a Long Island man became the first person in New York to test positive for West Nile Virus in 2024.
Wrath of spring’s cold weather felt by regional grape farmers
Concord grape farmers in the northeast corner of the Lake Erie Wine Region will soon feel the impact of a spring deep freeze. An extreme drop in temperature on April 27 has had a devastating impact on New York farmers from Westfield to Silver Creek. “I’ve been farming for 40...
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