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Tickets on sale now for Tioga Downs veteran benefit concert
NICHOLS, N.Y. (WETM) – Tioga Downs Casino Resort will be hosting a benefit concert this summer to help raise money for veterans in the Twin Tiers, and tickets are now available! The concert will feature the hard rock band Night Ranger on July 11 at 8 p.m. with all proceeds from ticket sales benefitting the […]
Wisner Park Book Fest moved to First Arena
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – In a Facebook post on Saturday morning, the Family Reading Partnership of Chemung Valley announced its “2024 Book Fest” will be held in the main rink at First Arena, instead of Wisner Park. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The announcement came amid cloudy skies and rain […]
Chemung County auctions off vehicles, surplus equipment
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Chemung County is currently selling old police vehicles, heavy machinery, and other surplus items through online auctions. Chemung County is auctioning off its surplus items through Auctions International, and its items for sale are grouped into four separate auctions. Bidding opened up on May 14 and will end at about […]
Reintroducing the Yellow Dot Program; why it matters
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office is reminding seniors of a program that could be helpful in times of tragedy. “We’ve actually had it here at the sheriff’s office for several years, but we just kind of wanted to remind everyone that this program does exist,” said Chemung County Sheriff Bill Schrom. […]
🚧 NY 14 Drainage Improvement Works Scheduled for May 16th in Montour and Town of Veteran
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. Update on the upcoming infrastructure enhancement event: Residents and commuters in the areas of Town of Veteran and Montour in New York should be aware that drainage improvement activities are scheduled to take place on NY 14 in both directions. This will occur at the Town of Veteran; Town of Montour Line and further at the Schuyler - Chemung County Line (Veteran) on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM. According to the latest update, traffic flow shall be maintained as all lanes are expected to remain open during these hours. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and remain vigilant of the workers and changing traffic patterns while work is being conducted.
Despite tax bump, Horseheads school district voters approve budget. See Chemung results.
Residents in school districts across the Southern Tier went to the polls Tuesday to vote on proposed school budgets and board of education candidates. Two school districts that went through difficult budget processes ended up with different results, with voters in the Horseheads Central School District approving the tentative spending plan despite a property tax increase, while a similar budget proposal in the Corning-Painted Post School District was shot down. ...
Memorial Day weekend flag placing at Woodlawn National Cemetery
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The annual Memorial Day flag placing at the Woodlawn National Cemetery is taking place this Friday, May 24. Those who are interested in volunteering to help are asked to arrive at 9 a.m. Flags will be prepared ahead of time for people to grab upon arrival. “The flags will be in […]
New York State spends $7.1 million to replace Southern Tier bridges
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — New York State is spending $7.1 million to replace two bridges in Steuben County and a bridge in Schuyler County. According to Governor Hochul’s Office, the New York State Department of Transportation is using $4.8 million on a bridge replacement project in the Town of Canisteo and $2.3 million on […]
Corning Lions honor WGI with highest award. How track, club work together for community
The Corning Lions Club has volunteered for the past 18 years at WGI events, while the track has contributed $250,000 to support other volunteer causes. Teamwork from the Corning Lions Club and Watkins Glen International has made race weekends possible for hundreds of visitors to the Schuyler County track, and improved the lives of many Corning residents as well.
These are the Waverly projects that will be paid for with $4.5 million from NY Forward
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced funding for nine NY Forward projects in the Village of Waverly, from transformations of Broad Street to new housing units and renovations of Soprano’s Market. Waverly was the Southern Tier's Round 1 winner of the $4.5 million NY Forward award in early 2023,...
How roadwork is impacting a local business in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The roadwork on College Avenue and Davis Street is dampening the spirits of staff and customers at Haskins Gardens during its busiest season. “We certainly understand the work has to happen. It just couldn’t be worse timing,” said Owner of Haskins Gardens Kim Haskins. Extensive road work is ongoing in the […]
Road work changes Elmira Memorial Day Parade route
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The 2024 Elmira Memorial Day Parade will look a little different than years past after road work has blocked some of the original routes, requiring it to be changed. According to the City of Elmira, on Monday, May 27, the Memorial Day Parade route was slightly altered due to construction work […]
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