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Road striping in Waverly happening Monday
WAVERLY, N.Y. (WETM) — Downtown Waverly will see some roadwork Monday evening, with police advising motorists to find other parking options. According to a Facebook post by the Waverly Police Department, the Department of Public Works will be doing road striping to several streets on Monday, May 13. Police say the work will begin at […]
Chemung County home listings increased in April. See the current median price here
The median home in Chemung County listed for $187,500 in April, up 7.2% from the previous month's $174,950, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 19.1% from $157,450. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Chemung County, not houses...
Elmira taking new action to clean up downtown, riverfront
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The City of Elmira says it’s renewing efforts to clean up its downtown area and riverfront after a local non-profit group used social media to highlight issues involving trash, needed repairs and safety. “I sometimes feel it’s the biggest regret of my life to have moved here, and I don’t want […]
Guest Viewpoint: Is Town of Southport violating Open Meetings Law?
There is a big problem with the Open Meetings Law in New York. The problem is the utter lack of strong and comprehensive legislation with teeth built in to assure citizens that governments, local and state, abide by the law. What is in place for citizens in New York State is nothing more than...
Saving the historic “Richardson-Kennedy House” in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – An eye-catching display of art is highlighting an effort to restore a 19th-century mansion in Elmira. The “Richardson-Kennedy House” is currently owned by the non-profit “Near Westside Neighborhood Association.” The Victorian-era property is located on 359 W. Water St. It also became known as the “Ritz Carriage House,” when it housed […]
City of Elmira announces new newsletter, how to sign up
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The City of Elmira has announced its new newsletter, which will be released for the first time beginning this week. The newsletter will be released bi-weekly beginning on Wednesday, May 8, and will continue to be released every other week after. The newsletter will include information about upcoming events, roadwork, adoptable pets and more. You […]
Elmira's Wisner Park Transforms into Literary Haven for Book Fest 2024
Get ready to turn the page to an exciting new chapter, Elmira book lovers! Wisner Park is about to be transformed into a reader's paradise with the much-anticipated Book Fest 2024. Mark your calendars for a literary extravaganza on Saturday, May 18th from 1pm to 5pm.
Chemung County household hazardous waste collection event coming in May
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — If you’re a Chemung County resident and have a stash of old or unused hazardous materials in your house, a Cornell Cooperative Extension collection event is coming. According to a release by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County, the hazardous waste disposal and collection event will be held on […]
Milling and paving project set to begin in Elmira next week
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The City of Elmira Department of Public Works has announced an upcoming milling and paving project that is set to begin next Monday in Elmira. The milling process will begin on Monday, May 13, and will continue through Tuesday, May 14. This work is subject to change based on weather and […]
More roadwork coming up in Athens
ATHENS, Pa. (WETM) — The four-year-long Route 199 roadwork project is continuing in Athens this week, so motorists can expect more detours and delays. According to PennDOT, crews will continue working on Route 199 between Pine Street and Vanderbilt Street by paving the base and binder of the northbound lane during the week of Monday, […]
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