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Elevator catches fire at Elcor Nursing Center
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) — An elevator is shut down after a fire at a nursing facility in Chemung County prompted a response from several fire departments. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene, around 11 a.m. flames and smoke were reported near an elevator inside the Elcore Nursing Facility in Horseheads on Friday, […]
Chemung County Fair to return for 182nd year
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) — The Chemung County Fair will be back in Horseheads in just one week. The Chemung County Fairgrounds will be filled with rides, games, vendors, livestock exhibits, and live entertainment from Wednesday, July 31, through Saturday, Aug. 3. The fair will be open from noon until 10 p.m., and the midway will […]
Newfield Old Home Days Returns with New Theme for 2024
A beloved Newfield tradition dating back hundreds of years will return to the school grounds this weekend, with a theme that honors the community’s past and entertainment for community members of all ages. Newfield Old Home Days Committee Chair Victoria Cody described this year’s event in an interview with...
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 […]
Civil War played a vital role in the early days of Elmira
Upstate New York is rich with history, including its ties to the Civil War. Next year will mark 160 years since the end of the Civil War and what you may not know is the role Elmira played in training soldiers and housing prisoners of war. The Elmira Civil War...
More Elmirans Call for More Maintenance in City Parks
Elmirans want more maintenance for parks following illegal dumping in McKinnon Park and overwhelming reports of graffiti. Locals say the graffiti, old equipment and littering at McKinnon and other Elmira City Parks need attention. Elmira residents urged to combat graffiti in city parks. Elmirans want more maintenance for parks following...
Veteran's Stand Down Day at Elmira's Dunn Field
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Veterans who need clothing, supplies, or services can take advantage of a local event in September. At the event, veterans will have the chance to take advantage of military surplus items and also learn about other resources available to them. Representatives from the VA and other...
Corning man recalls attending historic Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, 51 years later.
On July 28, 1973, more than 600,000 people filled the racetrack in Watkins Glen for Summer Jam, a rock festival that eclipsed Woodstock in sheer size and broke world attendance records. Dale Brockway, who later served in the U.S. Army, was one of the faces in the crowd, and he remembers it...
Tompkins County to ‘completely close’ detox gap
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — Tompkins County is collecting bids for three substance use prevention and treatment services. Harmony Ayers-Friedlander is with Tompkins County Whole Health. She says one program covers medically supervised withdrawal and residential stabilization services. The other two programs are nearly 185 thousand dollars for primary prevention...
Southworks opening to visitors, Sciencenter shares sad news, move over laws, weekend plans
Good morning ☀️ It’s Thursday and I’m talking about the next big development in Ithaca in today's newsletter, and helping you to plan out your weekend. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send me your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so I can share the love...
Christmas in July at the Wisner Market
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) –You can find a lot of different things to buy or eat at Wisner Market in Elmira, and today even Santa Claus showed up to be part of the market. “Christmas in July” is a summer celebration with Christmas-themed activities and decorations. July 25th marks the five-month countdown to Christmas Day. Market […]
In Philly, struggling new mothers get a lifeline from nurses making house calls
Olivia Nowinski, left, and Shukriyyah Mitchell Hinton of the Philadelphia Nurse-Family Partnership Program. Melissa Simpson / MindSite News. This story was produced by MindSite News, an independent, nonprofit journalism site focused on mental health. Get a roundup of mental health news in your inbox by signing up for the MindSite News Daily newsletter here.
Dryden Fire Department receives $95K from federal grant
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Dryden Fire Department received a $95,000 boost Thursday thanks to a federal grant program meant to help local fire departments with staffing, equipment and fire prevention practices. Dryden’s department is the first recipient of the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funding in Tompkins County....
Clemens Center Bridge still partially closed as D.O.T. continues assessment
It’s been weeks now since the Northbound lane of Clemens Center Parkway Bridge has been closed, with locals still needing to take detours to drive and walk around the closure. Many are asking when the road will be fully-open again. BIG FOX spoke with Elmira City Manager P. Michael...
The 23rd Annual Senior Expo in Bradford County is a "one stop shop," providing help to all
ATHENS, P.A. (WENY) -- The Lynch-Bustin Elementary School in Athens was filled with seniors and their families this afternoon to learn about a wide variety of programs and services offered to the elderly. Vendors lined the halls and gymnasium in order to provide these resources and information to the public.
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