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State Senator Tom O’Mara welcomes Merle John Tobias into the Veterans Hall of Fame
Hornell native is a Cold War and Persian Gulf War veteran. Angelica, N.Y., July 19—During yesterday’s annual meeting of the Allegany County Board of Legislators at the Allegany County Fair, State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) paid tribute to Merle John Tobias, a Hornell native and graduate of Alfred State College, who O’Mara selected earlier this year as his 2024 inductee into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.
Glynwood Center receives over $800,000 grant from Albany
PHILIPSTOWN – The Glynwood Center in Philipstown received good news Thursday when Governor Kathy Hochul announced it will receive $811,400 from the New York Food for New York Families program. Glynwood was the sole recipient in the Hudson Valley; 12 food service organizations statewide received a total of $7.6...
Terwilliger competes in Frontier League All-Star game
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Corning baseball star Ben Terwilliger continues to add to his already impressive resume. Terwilliger competed in the 2024 Frontier League All-Star Game in Quebec, Canada Wednesday night as a member of the Florence Y’Alls. The relief pitcher threw one inning of work for the West Division squad in the team’s 2-1 […]
‘Elegant Creature’ Spotted In New York State For The 1st Time
An "elegant creature" was just spotted in New York State for the first time. We learned why this may have "unprecedented" event likely happened. A flamingo flew to the Empire State. Flamingo Arrives In New York State. American Flamingos are typically found in the Caribbean, Mexico, and northern parts of...
Lawmakers from New York rally behind Donald Trump ahead of primetime RNC speech
As Donald Trump gets ready to deliver his primetime RNC address, his first speech since the attempted assassination against him, Republicans, including lawmakers from New York, are rallying behind the former president.On Thursday, a very confident Eric Trump was outside Milwaukee's convention center, strolling into what may be his family's second stay in the White House.Donald Trump is expected to accept his party's presidential nomination on the last night of the convention, and as his team puts it, usher in a new golden age for America."I think you are going to see a much more gentler President Trump tonight," Nicole...
Andrew Cuomo testing political waters as campaign committee pays pollster $67,000
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo looks to be gearing up for another shot at a political office as his campaign committee paid a pollster about $67,700 for “polling costs,” according to state financial disclosures reviewed by the Washington Examiner. According to the Expedition Strategies website, the pollster works “collaboratively with campaigns, companies, and advocacy […]
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
Popular Texas Hot server will pull this Friday at the Allegany County Fair
Learn more about Joy Hutchinson and her Ford family. You may recognize this longtime member of the Texas Hot team, popular for her friendly smile and speedy service. Did you know that when she isn’t serving at Wellsville’s iconic diner, Joy and her family are getting into a Ford Powerstroke truck. She has been part of a family of mechanics, mud bog drivers, truck pullers, and motorsport fans her entire life.
“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...
Three people killed during Chemung crash
CHEMUNG, N.Y. (WETM) — Three people died after a two-car crash in the Town of Chemung on Friday evening. According to the New York State Police Department, a 2018 Nissan Maxima was driving west on I-86 shortly before 4:51 p.m. on July 19 when it crossed over the median. The car then drove into the […]
Adventure Continues at the Hornell Public Library This Summer
Upcoming Events for All Ages! “The Search for Bigfoot” is July 24. The Hornell Public Library’s summer programming continues with many fun-filled story times, performers, and presentations planned for the Hornell community. For the library’s complete calendar of events for July and August, visit hornellpubliclibrary.org or stop by the library to pick up a Summer Reading Program brochure.
Big Fish Summer – Grace Coston’s largemouth bass in Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) – The newest submission for 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer is here. Congratulations to Grace Coston, who has had plenty of luck catching largemouth bass this summer. Grace sent in 2 bass photos, both of which were caught in Watkins Glen. It’s all sponsored by Valley Wholesale Bait and Tackle in […]
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