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What's next for former Southport prison? Chemung County IDA seeks business proposals
More than two years after New York state closed the Southport Correctional Facility along with other prisons, Chemung County is looking for ways to redevelop the 408-acre site. The county's Industrial Development Agency has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest, seeking concept proposals from interested parties for the redevelopment of the former...
Salvation Army of Corning to host Benefit Barbecue to celebrate 140 years
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – The Salvation Army of Corning is hosting a benefit picnic this weekend to celebrate 140 years. The Benefit Barbecue will take place on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nasser Civic Center. The event will feature a variety of festivities for attendees to enjoy including food […]
The Dog Wash Company expected to open soon on Corning's Northside. What to know.
The Dog Wash Company will soon open on Bridge Street in the City of Corning, looking to serve various dog owner's needs. Natalie Lambert, owner of The Dog Wash Company, has previously provided dog training from her Painted Post home. Now, the 40 Bridge St. business will offer dog spa services, de-shedding, dog grooming,...
High school football in the Elmira-Corning region: Complete coverage in 2024
High school football teams from Section 4 begin play with Week 0 contests the weekend of Sept. 5 and 6. By next weekend, all teams will be in regular-season action. The season culminates Dec. 6 and 7 with state championship games in five classifications at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse. ...
Section 4 results for the 2024 fall season
To report Section 4 high school sports results: Coaches or team representatives are asked to report results by emailing bgmsports@gannett.com as soon as possible after events. Please submit with a name/contact number and make sure to include the sport and final score. Results of reported events appear by sport. Links are below. Section 4 fall...
Elmira College men’s wrestling releases schedule
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira College men’s wrestling program is looking for a big year on the mats. Second year coach John Franchi returns as head coach for the Soaring Eagles. Franchi, an Elmira Heights native who’s had great success in mixed martial arts fighting, competed in World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) which eventually became […]
Weekend Outlook: Sunshine and rain
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – High pressure remains in control through Friday keeping conditions mild and dry here in the Twin Tiers. However, rain showers and cooler temperatures return to the region Saturday as a front moves through. But for the second half of the weekend we then have mostly quiet conditions to follow through the […]
Local doctors share their stories for Women in Medicine Month
(WETM) — Local doctors from Guthrie shared their stories in the medical field to celebrate Women in Medicine Month. Guthrie is the only healthcare organization within the areas it serves listed in the Forbes Top 100 Employers for Women this year. It also ranks in the top 25 organizations for healthcare and social services. Surgeon […]
Big Fish Summer – Nicholas Corrao’s pike from Keuka Lake
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – We continue our final few days of 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer. Brought to you by Valley Wholesale Bait and Tackle, we salute Nicholas Corrao for his big catch. Corrao netted this nice pike at Keuka Lake this summer off of the deck at Salt Point. It was a thrill catching […]
Students locking away cell phones in pouches at Elmira Middle School
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – For the first time, seventh and eighth grade students at Ernie Davis Academy are starting a new year without access to their cell phones in class. Students are putting their phones in lockable “Yondr” pouches at the start of the day. Students keep the pouches with them until they are unlocked […]
What Happens to 800 Pounds of Butter After New York State Fair is Over
Have you wondered what happens to all that butter from the annual sculpture once the New York State Fair is over?. It actually goes from a work of art to energy - enough to power one house for three days. From beginning to end, The American Dairy Association North East...
William Byron eyes encore performance at WGI
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – NASCAR driver William Byron is looking for more at Watkins Glen International. After this Sunday’s race in Atlanta kicking off the NASCAR Playoffs, Byron will have the shot to repeat at The Go Bowling at The Glen on Sunday, September 15 at WGI. The green flag drops at 3 PM and […]
New York Residents Warned About ‘World’s Deadliest’ Creature
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is telling New Yorkers to take these "proper steps" to protect themselves from the "world's deadliest" creature. Governor Hochul is advising New Yorkers to protect themselves against mosquito-borne illnesses. Hochul Warns Of Mosquito-Spread Viruses. Hochul reminded New Yorkers to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites...
Decision on Trump sentencing date in "hush money" case likely coming Friday
A New York judge is expected to say Friday when former President Donald Trump will be sentenced for falsifying business records to cover up a "hush money" payment to an adult film star.Trump has twice sought to delay sentencing after his conviction in May by a unanimous jury on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. He was originally scheduled to be sentenced on July 11, but Justice Juan Merchan pushed back that date to Sept. 18 after Trump motioned for the judge to set aside his conviction. Trump cited a Supreme Court ruling that former presidents have immunity for "official...
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