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Corning Community College celebrates third annual culture day
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — More than twenty organizations were represented at Corning Community College’s third annual culture day. The purpose of the event was to expose students to various cultural backgrounds through local community organizations. Organization booths showcased activities ranging from student clubs to vendors across the Twin Tiers. “Just getting to meet new people,” […]
C-PP school budget up 6.3%. What to know about Corning area spending plans before May vote
Corning-Painted Post School District residents will vote May 21 on a proposed $139,181,455 budget featuring a 4.97% tax levy hike. For the first time in more than 15 years, the budget must receive a supermajority, at least 60%, to pass. The supermajority is required because the district is exceeding the state tax cap of 2.97%. ...
What's next after Corning-Painted Post budget was rejected by voters? What we know.
Corning-Painted Post has three options before the district's budget goes back before voters on June 18, said superintendent Michelle Caulfield. What's next after Corning-Painted Post School District voters turned down the district's proposed 2024-25 budget on Tuesday?. The Corning-Painted Post School District Budget Committee will work over the next 10...
Elmira College nursing students to graduate amid nurse shortage
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Elmira College is getting ready for its commencement ceremony this Sunday. Nursing School graduates will soon be entering hospitals struggling to fill a nationwide nursing shortage. 18 News got an inside look at how the nursing school’s “simulation center” is preparing students for the real deal. Students are able to practice […]
Edison H.S. students volunteer day of community service
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — More than 275 students from Thomas A. Edison High School got out of the classroom for their annual Community Service Day event. The students volunteered at more than twenty non-profit organizations around Elmira and Elmira Heights. Some students volunteered at Meals on Wheels of Chemung County to plant seeds in its […]
Breaking down IAC South Large School baseball champion Elmira Notre Dame
A look at Interscholastic Athletic Conference South Large School Division baseball champion Elmira Notre Dame as the Crusaders get set to play for the overall IAC crown. Title matchup at a glance Notre Dame will face Lansing in the Large School championship game at approximately 5:30 p.m. May 10 at Wells College in Aurora,...
Corning Community College celebrates its 65th commencement
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — Corning Community College celebrates its 65th commencement with more than 300 students graduating and earning degrees with an Associate’s in Arts, Science and Applied Science. Some of the graduating students said how they have plans to further their education related to their field of study. Student Jacob Valdez who graduated with […]
Maine-Endwell tops Elmira baseball and softball, local scores
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Maine-Endwell baseball and softball continued their winning ways against Elmira. Elmira baseball and softball each fell to Maine-Endwell, on Monday. The Spartans spoiled Elmira baseball’s senior night, with a 3-1 win. M-E pushed past an early 1-1 tie, to pick up their 4th straight victory. A few steps away, the Spartans […]
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