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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 […]
Troop Ride raises money for the USO
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) — Bikers raise nearly $4,000 dollars in the 17th Annual Troop Ride. The bike charity aims to support active service members in the military and their families where the proceeds go toward the United Service Organizations (USO) at the Fort Drum military base. Close to 250 people signed up and rode 100 […]
Free backpack giveaways coming up in the Southern Tier
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — Southern Tier parents can save some money on school supplies this year by going to free backpack giveaways. Verizon TCC and Wireless Zone stores across the country are holding the 12th Annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway event. More than 1,000 stores, including several in the Southern Tier, are inviting families […]
Train hits car in Yates County, Colorado woman injured
DRESDEN, N.Y. (WETM) — A Colorado woman was injured after a train hit her car on Thursday morning. According to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office, a 77-year-old woman from Englewood, Colorado, was driving east on Seneca Street in the Village of Dresden at about 10:35 a.m. on July 18. A Norfolk Southern train was traveling […]
Spotted lanternfly spotted in Finger Lakes, how vineyards are reacting
FINGER LAKES, N.Y. (WROC) — A population of spotted lanternflies has been confirmed by the New York State Department of Agriculture in Romulus this week. This is the first such discovery of this invasive pest in the Finger Lakes wine-growing region, and while this news is unwelcome, it wasn’t unexpected and preparations have been ongoing […]
Liberty roadwork project still ongoing
LIBERTY, Pa. (WETM) — Construction crews will be working on a couple of roads in Liberty Borough this upcoming week as part of a two-year-long project. According to PennDOT, crews will be doing drainage work on Williamson Trail Road (Route 2007) between Blockhouse Road and Mase Road (T-800) during the week of Monday, July 22. […]
Hornell man arrested after Canisteo theft
CANISTEO, N.Y. (WETM) — A Hornell man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing from someone in Canisteo. Sean M. Ayers, 53, was arrested on July 18 after police investigated a July 15 complaint about a theft. According to the Canisteo Police Department, the investigation found that property was stolen from the person who made […]
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dead at 74
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), who served in Congress for nearly three decades, has died at the age of 74, her family announced Friday evening. “Today, with incredible grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the […]
Three people killed during Chemung crash
CHEMUNG, N.Y. (WETM) — Three people died after a two-car crash in the Town of Chemung on Friday evening. According to the New York State Police Department, a 2018 Nissan Maxima was driving west on I-86 shortly before 4:51 p.m. on July 19 when it crossed over the median. The car then drove into the […]
Pios sweep Geneva, while Hitmen split with Dansville in doubleheaders
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira Pioneers picked up another doubleheader sweep, while the Hitmen closed out their regular season schedule at home. The Pios swept Geneva to celebrate Military Appreciation Night at Dunn Field, on Friday. Meanwhile, the Hitmen split a twin bill against Dansville, to close out their regular season home slate. In […]
Horseheads Historical Society debuts successful sports exhibit
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Horseheads Historical Society held a special first-time event Friday night. The venue debuted a brand new exhibit dedicated to Horseheads Little League Baseball and Horseheads sports. A strong turnout attended the first viewing at the historical society located on 312 West Broad Street in Horseheads. Dozens of Horseheads sports memorabilia, […]
New gaming bar, legal cannabis & more happening at former vacant building in downtown Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – After being vacant for several years, the “Water Street Place” building in downtown Elmira is being transformed into several new businesses. A new gaming bar called “The Playground” is getting ready for its grand opening, after a soft opening three weeks ago. “We’re a family partnership, a family business,” said Kaylen […]
Gus Macker Basketball Tournament comes to Corning
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — For the first time in 50 years the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament will be held in Corning this weekend. The games will be played in the Corning Credit Union parking lot where 111 teams, with players of all ages, have signed up to compete in this year’s tournament. Sixteen half courts […]
Traffic backed up on I-86 after crash in Chemung
CHEMUNG, N.Y. (WETM) – Traffic is currently backed up on I-86 in Chemung after a crash that took place earlier this evening. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene, all eastbound traffic on I-86 in the Town of Chemung is being diverted at Exit 57 with traffic backed up for miles after the […]
New Dollar General construction proposed for former Elmira Heights diner
ELMIRA HEIGHTS, N.Y. (WETM) — A new building project has made its way onto the agenda for the next Chemung County Planning Board meeting, with plans to tear down a beloved former diner. Manos Diner on College Avenue was once the spot for many, young and old, to get a hot breakfast any time of […]
Big Fish Summer – Grace Coston’s largemouth bass in Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) – The newest submission for 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer is here. Congratulations to Grace Coston, who has had plenty of luck catching largemouth bass this summer. Grace sent in 2 bass photos, both of which were caught in Watkins Glen. It’s all sponsored by Valley Wholesale Bait and Tackle in […]
Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair: Some PA delegates believe Biden shouldn’t run
(WHTM) – Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairperson and State Senator Sharif Street says there is concern in the Democratic Party and some members do not want to see President Joe Biden leading the ticket going into the Democratic National Convention. “I haven’t done a tally but there are people that believe that,” said Street (D-Philadelphia) when asked […]
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