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Canoe and kayak paddle trip set for July 27 on Chemung River
A seven-mile canoe and kayak paddle trip from Bottcher’s Landing in Big Flats to the Grove Street boat launch in Elmira is set for Saturday, July 27. The event, led by Endless Mountains Outfitters and Chemung River Friends, will begin at 9 a.m. at the Grove Street Park Boat Launch.
Big Fish Summer – Collyn Singerhoff’s largemouth bass on Cayuga Lake
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for the newest submission for 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer. Congratulations to Collyn Singerhoff, who caught his personal best 5.6 pound largemouth bass, while fishing on Cayuga Lake. Collyn is an avid soccer player, but can be found fishing with his dad when he’s not on the field. The young […]
Big Fish Summer – Jon Rhodes’ Muskie in Sayre
SAYRE, P.A. (WETM) – It’s time for the newest submission for 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer. Congratulations to Jon Rhodes, who caught this 23 pound Muskie in June. Rhodes hauled in the massive fish at the confluence of the Chemung and Susquehanna River, in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Big Fish Summer is sponsored by Valley Wholesale Bait […]
Local boy advances in national mullet contest, voting open again
CAYUTA, N.Y. (WETM) – 8-year-old Ronan Padgett from Cayuta, New York is campaigning for votes to advance to the final round of the “USA Mullet Championships.” Voting is now open in the second round, which includes the top 100 mullets in his age group. The top 25 contestants will make it to the final. You […]
Video: 51 years ago this week The Grateful Dead had a soundcheck that rivaled most shows. Watch it here
51 years ago this week In the summer of 1973, amidst the rolling hills of Watkins Glen, New York, the Grateful Dead embarked on a sound check that would become the stuff of legend. Scheduled for the day before the historic Summer Jam, the Dead, along with The Allman Brothers and The Band, were greeted by a growing crowd eager for a taste of the music to come.
A local non-profit hosts fundraiser in Teal Park to help spay and neuter stray cats
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Teal Park in Horseheads was filled with animal lovers hoping to help out the stray cat population in the area. The money raised from the picnic style fundraiser will go to a local non-profit, Tender Loving Cats Trap-Neuter- Return (TLC TNR), and their spaying and neutering services.
Young artists learn to paint mural at Community Arts of Elmira
ELMIRA N.Y. (WETM) — Kids completed the painting of a mural named the Butterfly Garden on one of the sidewalls of the Community Arts of Elmira building. The kids attended a three-day mural camp this week and worked on the project with the professional muralist, Filomena Jack. The camp aimed to give the kids a […]
Former “Personius-Warne” photography studio up for sale in downtown Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A new real estate listing shows the former “Personius-Warne” photography studio at 269 Baldwin Street in downtown Elmira is up for sale. The studio, opened by George Personius in 1914 and later owned by his apprentice Randall Warne, photographed family, wedding and school portraits for more than a hundred years before […]
Summer Fun Fridays: Learn about Earth and its prehistoric past
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) – The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) was founded in 1932 by Gilbert Harris, a professor at Cornell University from 1895 to 1934 and separating ties from Cornell in 1936. Today, the PRI pursues and integrates education and research along with interpreting the history and systems of...
NEO Project: Ithaca-Based Band Brings The Funk All Over New York
Hailing from Ithaca, six-piece funk band NEO Project dazzles audiences with their energetic stage presence and hypnotic fusion music. Their unique, high-energy sound and performances have blown crowds away for the better part of a decade. With an interesting mix of genres and insatiable chemistry, NEO Project is sure to put on an unforgettable performance.
Arts On the Go: Larry Parker II
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Local author Larry Parker II shares a mental exercise to help with writing. It involves writing down many words that start with a specific letter in under a minute. Parker, whose background is in psychology and mental health, expresses how it is a warm-up exercise to help with sentence structure and […]
James Potorti Interpretive Gorge Walks Return This August
The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) is delighted to announce the return of the James Potorti Gorge Walks this August. In partnership with the Finger Lakes State Parks, these popular interpretive walks have been a cherished tradition for over 15 years, providing participants with a unique opportunity to explore the geological wonders of the Finger Lakes region.
Cherry Arts Receives Funding for Summer 2024 Infrastructure Improvements
The Cherry Arts has announced significant funding awards that will support major infrastructure improvements this summer. The grants, totaling $68,000, come from various prestigious sources, ensuring enhanced experiences for both audiences and artists. The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) has awarded The Cherry Arts a $50,000 capital...
Archer Roose and Cornell University Revolutionize the Canned Wine Category with Award-Winning Research
Award-Winning Study Unveils Groundbreaking Solutions to Key Quality Challenges, Paving the Way for Future Wine Innova. – Archer Roose, a trailblazer in the premium canned wine sector, proudly announces its collaboration with Cornell University’s Food Science Department in a groundbreaking study that sets a new benchmark for the industry. The research, titled “Hydrogen Sulfide Formation in Canned Wines: Variation Among Can Sources,” has been honored with the prestigious Best Oenology Paper award by the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture (AJEV).
Retired Cornell Senior Lecturer and Ithacan Mary Gilliland Becomes Award-Winning Poet
Mary Gilliland ’73 M.A.T ’80 retired from her senior lecture position at Cornell to pursue writing full-time. Nearly two decades later, Gilliland’s pursuits have resulted in the award-winning poetry collections “The Devil’s Fools,” “The Ruined Walled Castle Garden” and “Ember Days.”
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