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Notre Dame Graduate Arike Ogunbowale Sets Record at WNBA All-Star Game
PHOENIX, AZ.–Notre Dame graduate Arike Ogunbowale set the record for most points in a WNBA All-Star game with 34 points. She helped propel Team WNBA past Team USA 117-109 Saturday night. Ogunbowale, who plays professionally for the Dallas Wings, also had six assists and three rebounds while knocking down...
Showers to return next week
After a stretch of dry weather, increased moisture will be returning to our area next week. As a frontal system stalls over the region, daily showers and thunderstorm will be impacting our area. The days with the most precipitation look like Tuesday and Thursday. There is the potential for 1-3'' of rain through Friday.
Philip L. Clarke, 80, Andover
ANDOVER – Philip L. Clarke, 80, passed away on Friday (July 19, 2024) at Wellsville Manor Care Center following a brief illness. Mr. Clarke was born on March 20, 1944 in Wellsville to Lawrence P. and Charlotte M. (Alvord) Clarke. Philip worked as a laborer for Allegany County ARC...
Elmira man arrested for allegedly breaking into JCPenney
BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WENY) -- A 61-year-old Elmira man is in custody after police say he broke into the JCPenney in the Arnot Mall by breaking glass doors with a rock on Wednesday, July 17th. As a result, Eric Williams has been charged with burglary and criminal mischief. According to...
Manufacturer of custom-made sheds and other structures opening new Horseheads location
Elmira area residents looking for a new shed or other structure have a new option opening in Horseheads. Representatives of the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce and other officials gathered Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome Heritage Structures to its new location at 111 Colonial Drive, just off Interstate 86.
Former Manos Diner Site Could Become Dollar General
ELMIRA HEIGHTS, NY (WENY) -- A former diner could soon be torn down to make way for a brand new Dollar General in Elmira Heights. The former Manos Diner is on the agenda for the Chemung County Planning Board on July 25th. A Pennsylvania-based developer is requesting site plan approval to demolish the diner and parking lot at 2048 Pennsylvania Avenue. They would then build a 12,000 square foot Dollar General store.
Sprinkle This Cakery: A Sweet Legacy of Love, Friendship, and Community
Hornell “haven of homemade treats” is loving life on Park Drive. In Hornell, Sprinkle This Cakery has quickly become a beloved spot for locals seeking freshly baked delights and heartfelt community spirit. Owned and operated by Danielle Blankenship, this charming cakery opened its doors in October 2023, transforming what was once an ice cream shop into a haven of homemade treats and personalized confections.
“Hornell’s Tim Hortons Underway!”
Builder announces that project should be complete in September 2024. Empire Helps Deliver New Seneca Street Restaurant Location. From Empire Commercial Construction, photo provided. Hornell, New York – Empire Commercial Construction, a regional general contractor that specializes in turn-key retail, restaurant, and small-project construction, is well underway with the construction...
Horseheads Historical Society debuts successful sports exhibit
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Horseheads Historical Society held a special first-time event Friday night. The venue debuted a brand new exhibit dedicated to Horseheads Little League Baseball and Horseheads sports. A strong turnout attended the first viewing at the historical society located on 312 West Broad Street in Horseheads. Dozens of Horseheads sports memorabilia, […]
Notre Dame reveals new home jerseys for 2024 on ESPN's 'First Take'
Notre Dame will have a brand-new look when the Fighting Irish make their long-awaited return to Notre Dame Stadium this fall. On Friday, head coach Marcus Freeman and defensive back Jordan Clark made an appearance on ESPN’s “First Take” to discuss the upcoming season. In the process, the two showed off the new home uniform Notre Dame will wear this fall.
Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier looking for volunteers
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) -- In a bid to get more volunteers, virtual open houses have been made available in August for the Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier Program (YMST). YMST is an online-based mentoring program that connects local youth with trained volunteer mentors from the community. YMST is...
Gus Macker Basketball Tournament comes to Corning
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — For the first time in 50 years the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament will be held in Corning this weekend. The games will be played in the Corning Credit Union parking lot where 111 teams, with players of all ages, have signed up to compete in this year’s tournament. Sixteen half courts […]
The Moon Landing Summer: What has happening in Elmira in July 1969.
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, aboard Apollo 11, became the first astronauts to walk on the moon. Fifty-five years ago, I was nine and remember the build-up to the day. I had just graduated 4th grade at Riverside Elementary School, and although I did not like my teacher,...
Pios sweep Geneva, while Hitmen split with Dansville in doubleheaders
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira Pioneers picked up another doubleheader sweep, while the Hitmen closed out their regular season schedule at home. The Pios swept Geneva to celebrate Military Appreciation Night at Dunn Field, on Friday. Meanwhile, the Hitmen split a twin bill against Dansville, to close out their regular season home slate. In […]
Olean Oilers Fall 13-3 to Hornell Steamers
HORNELL, NY — For the fourth time this season, the Oilers found themselves on the wrong side of the 10-run mercy rule. The game was stopped in the eighth inning when the Steamers took a 13-3 lead. The Oilers gave up four runs to the Steamers in the first inning, which proved to be too much for them to overcome on Friday night. The Steamers extended their streak to 14 straight wins on the season.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Oilers pitcher Dale Beneway pitched two innings and allowed five runs with four earned off six hits. Beneway started five games this season and played in a total of nine. Friday's game was his first loss. Relief pitcher Matt Marsh only lasted two and two-thirds innings, allowing five earned runs off five hits. The Oilers remain a half-game ahead of Dansville in the western division of the New York Collegiate Baseball League. Both teams will be in action on Saturday for their last representative games of the regular season. The Oilers travel to Houghton on Saturday to face the Genesee Rapids. The first pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Corning Pizza Hut nearing completion, plans to open in August
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — New signs can be seen on Corning’s soon-to-be Pizza Hut as construction is nearly complete in the Crystal City. According to an official with Allegany Pizza LLC, the new Pizza Hut on East Pulteney Street is nearly complete after 18 News got word the pizza chain was returning to Corning in […]
Clouds increase overnight with more warmth for the weekend
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – Clouds increase overnight with more warmth for the weekend. Then showers return as we get into midweek. More details below:. Clouds will be on the increase primarily after midnight. Otherwise it will be cool and calm throughout the night. Lows will drop into the mid to upper fifties.
Laurel Health to move Saturday walk-in clinic to Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Pa. (WETM) – Laurel Health will be moving its Saturday walk-in clinic from Wellsboro to Mansfield beginning in August. Walk-in care will be available on Saturdays at the Mansfield Laurel Health Center located at 416 South Main Street, beginning on Aug. 3. The clinic will be open to patients of all ages with no […]
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