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The Moving Wall Moves On
TIOGA, PA (WENY) -- After six days and welcoming thousands of visitors, The Moving Wall has come down at Williamson High School in Tioga, Pennsylvania. The final visitors spent the last few moments looking at the names on the wall, which is a half-sized traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, DC. Monday afternoon, volunteers helped to disassemble the wall, which was loaded back on the truck, and will eventually head to its next destination.
The Moving Wall closing ceremony allows community to reflect and remember
TIOGA, P.A. (WENY) -- Hundreds of people came to The Moving Wall this afternoon for the closing ceremony. People shared stories, they grieved, and, most importantly, they honored the lives lost in the Vietnam War. The Moving Wall arrived at Williamson High School in Tioga, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, July 10...
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch for Tioga County until Tuesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch at 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 6 p.m. for Tioga County. Shielding yourself from approaching lightning: Expert safety guidelines. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority of these electrifying events occurring...
Corning parking lots, road to close for basketball tournament
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — A couple of parking lots and part of a road in Corning will close this weekend to accommodate a sporting event. The nationwide Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is coming to Corning on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21. Players of all ages and skill levels will compete in this 3-on-3 […]
Steuben County advises caution as residents and crews clean up after severe storms
STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Nearly 9,000 people are still without power on Tuesday after severe storms rocked the Twin Tiers, with potential for more storms on Tuesday. The Steuben County Office of Emergency Management released a statement Tuesday morning, July 16, saying that utility crews are working to clear roadways and reestablish power throughout […]
Blossburg Pool to host free swim night
BLOSSBURG, Pa. (WETM) – The Blossburg Pool will be hosting a free swim night tomorrow in Island Park. The swim night will take place on Tuesday, July 16, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Blossburg Pool located at 10 Water Street. In addition to a free night of swimming, the first 200 people […]
Cooling Stations available in the Twin Tiers
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) -- In response to the current heatwave, Chemung County, in collaboration with local agencies has established cooling stations at the following locations:. Steele Memorial Library, 101 E Church St, Elmira, NY 14901. New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 300 E Miller St, Elmira, NY 14904. These cooling...
North Pocono Senior Center joins county network
A senior center offering services three days a week in the North Pocono region is now affiliated with the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging. The North Pocono Senior Community Center in Covington Twp. recently joined the county's network, with the Area Agency on Aging funding meals and activities at the center open to all older adults free of charge. The center at 6 John J. Michaels Drive operates Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild to meet
The Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild will meet on July 22 at 7 p.m. at the Gmeiner Arts & Cultural Center. A business meeting will be followed by a show and tell of members’ recent quilt projects and a program highlighting quilting techniques. Four guild members will share their tips for beginning quilters and their expertise on hand applique, machine embroidery and needles and threads.
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