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Cooper Smith gets 100th hit as Pioneers split doubleheader
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It was a day for the record books as the Elmira Pioneers split a doubleheader Sunday. Elmira lost game one to the Jamestown Tarp Skunks 5-0 and went on to cruise in the second game 9-3. Although there wasn’t an offensive explosion in the first game for the Pioneers, veteran player […]
Limoncelli has strong week on the mound for Class A Modesto
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Horseheads grad Mike Limoncelli keeps getting stronger on the mound. Limoncelli earned a victory and made a second appearance in relief for Class A Modesto in the minor leagues this past week. Modesto is the Class A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners and prepares the future stars of the game in […]
NYCBL Playoffs set for Hitmen and Hornell
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The NYCBL Playoffs are now set for regional teams. The Hornell Steamers, winners of their last 15 games in a row, will host the NYCBL West Semis after winning the regular season division title. Hornell, the top seed, receives a bye into the semis and will play the winner of (5) […]
Big Fish Summer – Catrina Decker’s nurse shark
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – We reveal our latest installment of 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer. And this one is a first for 18 Sports. It’s our first-ever shark put on display caught by Catrina Decker of Watkins Glen. Decker caught this 83 inch nurse shark in the Gulf of Mexico near Homassassa, Florida back in […]
Corning hosts basketball players for tournament
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament drew many spectators to watch basketball players compete in Corning. The tournament has been hosting games across the country for 50 years, and it was the first time it was held in Corning. The games took place in the parking lot at Corning Credit Union. Some […]
Democrats hail Biden’s decision as selfless, but Republicans are urging him to resign
Democratic lawmakers hailed President Joe Biden's historic decision on Sunday not to seek reelection, praising him as putting his country and his party before himself. Republicans called on him to resign from office, saying that if he could not run for another term, then he's unable to serve as president.
Josh Shapiro calls Biden a ‘patriot who served our country honorably’ amid Vice President rumors
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro praised President Joe Biden following the President’s announcement that he is no longer running for re-election. In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, Pennsylvania’s 48th governor referred to Biden as “a patriot who has served our country honorably in the Senate, as Vice President, and as one […]
Gov. Shapiro reacts to President Biden dropping out of 2024 Presidential race
President Joe Biden announced Sunday afternoon that he would drop out of the 2024 Presidential race and focus on solely on his current term. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro released a statement on President Biden dropping out of the race on X. President Biden is a patriot who has served our country honorably in the Senate, […]
Biden withdraws from race in presidential earthquake
President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race, a stunning end to a 50-year-long political career that culminated in caving to pressure from fellow Democrats to end his bid for reelection, which never fully recovered from an abysmal debate performance on June 27. Biden, 81, announced Sunday he will no longer seek another four […]
Bubbly and Brunch to raise funds for Steuben seniors
HAMMONDSPORT, N.Y. (WETM) — An upcoming brunch event and an active online auction are raising money for older adults who live in Steuben County. Steuben Senior Services Fund (SSSF) is bringing back Bubbly and Brunch. Adults interested in a morning filled with mimosas, brunch, auctions, raffles, gifts, and more are invited to attend this event […]
Bradford County Senior Expo is almost here
ATHENS, Pa. (WETM) — Bradford County seniors can learn about local programs and services during an event on Friday. Representative Tina Pickett is hosting the 23rd Bradford County Senior Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 26. Hundreds of Bradford County residents aged 55 and older and their family members are expected to […]
Could the CrowdStrike global tech crash happen again? A former Microsoft executive weighs in
Businesses, governments, and airlines across the world experienced hours-long disruptions on Friday after a widespread technology outage caused by a faulty software update.
Road closure coming up in Stevens Township
STEVENS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WETM) — A road in Bradford County will close for two weeks during roadwork. Leisure Lake Road in Stevens Township will be closed between Route 706 and Forker Road (T-644) between Monday, July 22, and Friday, Aug. 2, so a PennDOT maintenance crew can replace deteriorating pipes. The road will only be […]
Corning’s Tom Passmore returns home
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A local sports writer and Corning enthusiast has returned home after a medical scare. Tom Passmore, a former sports reporter at The Corning Leader and graduate of Corning East High, Corning Community College and Mansfield University is back home after being hit with Legionella Pneumonia. The disease is a severe type […]
NYS Girls Wrestling Tournament coming to Albany
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – One of the state’s newest girls sports is gaining a major championship. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association made it official that a full state tournament will be coming to Albany next year. The date will be Thursday, February 27 at MVP Arena in Albany. It’s the same […]
Big Fish Summer – Erin Swan’s largemouth bass
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for the next special edition of 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer. Congratulations to Erin Swan who caught this largemouth bass from Cranberry Lake in Addison presented by Valley Wholesale Bait and Tackle. Swan’s catch is one of the biggest largemouth bass’ we’ve seen so far this summer and hopefully […]
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