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Board of Public Safety Appoints Wheatcraft & Morse as Provisional Firefighter Trainees
Mayor Buckley: “Being a firefighter is not just a career, it’s a lifestyle choice”. From City Hall, photo (from left): Commissioner David Parmley, Mayor John Buckley, Austin Wheatcraft, Justin Morse, Chief Frank Brzozowski. The Board of Public Safety unanimously approved appointments for Austin Wheatcraft and Justin Morse as...
Hornell City Hall Accepts Bids For Water Pollution Control Plant
The City of Hornell’s Board of Public Works accepted bids for significant upgrades to the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) during their June meeting. The project, Phase 1b, was divided into four separate contracts and totals over $6.2 million in improvements. Funding for the project includes a $1.189 million...
Chemung Financial: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
ELMIRA, N.Y. — ELMIRA, N.Y. — Chemung Financial Corp. (CHMG) on Thursday reported net income of $5 million in its second quarter. The bank, based in Elmira, New York, said it had earnings of $1.05 per share. The financial holding company posted revenue of $37 million in the...
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.”
Tour guide program to provide personal, friendly touch for visitors
WELLSBORO — To encourage repeat tourism visits and word of mouth, local hospitality leaders are developing a program to provide visitors with a warm, personal touch. Clare Ritter and Tracy Fox, both professionals in the hospitality industry, are training volunteers to serve as guides for walking and bus tours. The first group of half a dozen people met July 11 for the initial training.
Tioga Publishing Tennis All-Stars
Tioga Publishing is proud to announce their 2024 All-Star selections for the boys’ tennis season where Galeton led the way with an incredible season. Galeton turned in a 14-3 record overall in 2024 and was the only area team to reach the second round of the District 4 Playoffs with a first-round victory over Wellsboro before falling in the second round to the powerhouse Lewisburg squad.
Galeton 5K For Fireworks sees 150 runners
The Galeton 5K For Fireworks took place on Saturday, July 6 where they saw 150 runners compete in the race with Brandon Crosby taking a first-place finish with a time of 20:05.70. The full list of finishers can be found below:. 1. Brandon Crosby — 20:05.70. 2. Carl Bryant...
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...
Vietnam veteran, dog killed in fire at Genesee Township house
GENESEE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - Firefighters found a Vietnam War veteran and his dog dead after their house caught fire in Genesee Township early Thursday. Genesee Township Fire Chief Don Fremd said the fire was reported around 4:30 a.m. in the 1000 block of Clovis Avenue a short distance east of Saginaw Street in the Beecher area.
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.
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...
Racalto’s: Thank You for Your Generosity!
We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support shown by our community for Racalto’s Roundup charity program. Thanks to your generosity, we proudly presented a $500 check to Palmesano Strong. Accepting the check were Mick Palmesano’s parents, Mike and Suzy, along with his sister Peggy and her husband.
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 […]
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.
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.
Geraldine L. “Jerri” Worden
Geraldine L. “Jerri” Worden, 94, formerly of Mansfield, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024. Loved ones may call Tuesday, July 23, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Mansfield. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com.
Sports Roundup: Lizards offense comes up short in loss to Steamers
HORNELL — The Salamanca Lizards’ negative trend continued on July 13 as they fell to the Hornell Steamers for their eighth loss in their last nine games. As has been the case over the course of their last few fixtures, the Lizards offense flexed its might early on, but were unable to produce with consistency as they lost 7-3 to the NYCBL West Division-leading Steamers.
Jones Memorial Hospital birthing center receives donation from local church
WELLSVILLE — The Dr. F. Clifton Miller Birthing Center at Jones Memorial Hospital received a donation of nearly $1,200 from the Andover First Baptist Church. Church members competed in teams — "girls vs. boys" — to collect change May 12 through June 16 for the initiative. In just over a month, the boys raised $603.45, while the girls raised $585.65, thanks to a last-minute donation.
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