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Elmira man breaks into campground and steals car

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An Elmira man was arrested following a larceny investigation. According to a news release, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jeremy Montgomery, 38, of Elmira for burglary and grand larceny. Charges allege that Montgomery broke ... more
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The Second Impact, Geneva Red Wings host role model night at McDonough Park

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The Second Impact and the Geneva Red Wings are sponsoring an "Honor Your Role Model" night Thursday night at the Red Wings game at McDonough Park. Individuals and groups are invited to bring their role ... more
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NYCGPA, the Cannabis Industry Trade Association in New York, coming to Chemung County for first event in Elmira Heights

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The Southern Tier Regional Committee of New York Cannabis Growers and Processors Association (NYCGPA) is pleased to invite all interested members of the general public to the association meeting being held on Tuesday, June 28, ... more
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The Lyons Central School District Board of Education has appointed Rhonda Underhill as the next Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

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Mrs. Underhill will join the Lyons Central School District with an anticipated start date of July 15, 2022. Mrs. Underhill will be transitioning to her new role from her current position as Principal for Perkins ... more
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Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences announces Spring 2022 Dean’s List

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Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences is pleased to announce that the following students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or better placing them on the Dean's List for the ... more
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Ithaca shooting under investigation: No injuries reported, but police seek SUV

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Police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday in the city of Ithaca. The person who reported the shooting said they were walking near the intersection of South Albany Street and Wood Street when a ... more
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Two arrested after person sprayed with pepper spray, threatened with what appeared like a handgun in Ithaca

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On Monday around 7:18 p.m. police responded to the 300 block of Elmira Road for an assault involving a weapon. The victim in this case was allegedly sprayed with pepper spray by Zhyana Masker, who ... more
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502 students named to FLCC Spring 2022 Dean’s List

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A total of 502 full- and part-time students were named to the Finger Lakes Community College dean's list for spring 2022. To be named to the dean's list, students must have a 3.5 grade point ... more
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Several officers injured, treated at local hospitals after days of violence at Elmira Correctional Facility

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At least 10 corrections officers were hurt during a string of incidents that happened over three days at the Elmira Correctional Facility. The union that represents the officers blamed the recent HALT Act for the ... more
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Upstate New York will share $2.7M for low income, rural food access

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Nearly $3 million will be available for feeding low income, rural, tribal, and remote New Yorkers, according to an announcement from Governor Kathy Hochul's office. At this point, $2.7 million in Reach and Resiliency grant ... more
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Two arrested in Schuyler County for failure to appear

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Two individuals were arrested in Schuyler County after failure to appear in court. According to a news release, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Joshua J. Rutan, 41, of Elmira and Tyler E. Rose, 26, ... more
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NYSEG supports health and welfare organizations across New York with $33,500 in donations

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New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and its sister company Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) recently donated a total of $48,000 to health and welfare organizations across New York state. The donations are part of the companies' ... more
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Finger Lakes Health’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences 2022 graduation celebrations

Finger Lakes Health’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences 2022 graduation celebrations
Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing and Health Sciences graduated its thirteenth class. A total of 41 students were pinned and graduated this year. The pinning ceremony took place on Friday evening, May 20, at ... more
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Multiple charges against Elmira man after shoplifting

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Police say an Elmira man was arrested following a report of shoplifting. According to a news release, the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jackson D. Well, 23, of Elmira for petit larceny and criminal possession ... more
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Elmira man arrested for DWI

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Police say an Elmira man was arrested after a traffic stop. According to a news release, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alexander C. Beach, 23, of Elmira for driving while intoxicated. Upon investigation, Beach ... more
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BOYS GOLF: Waterloo’s LJ Siblosky qualifies for NYSPHSAA Championship after shooting 78 at Wayne Hills

BOYS GOLF: Waterloo's LJ Siblosky qualifies for NYSPHSAA Championship after shooting 78 at Wayne Hills
It was a big day in the Finger Lakes for some of Section V's best high school golfers. Individual SuperSectionals was held at Wayne Hills Country Club in Lyons on Monday. The top-9 players with ... more
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Elmira man steals vehicle from Dollar General parking lot

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Police say an Elmira man was arrested following a larceny investigation. According to a news release, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office arrested John T. Conner, 35, of Elmira for grand larceny. Charges allege that Conner ... more
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Recall: Mrs Miller’s jam contains allergen

Recall: Mrs Miller’s jam contains allergen
This jam is being recalled. Undeclared soy allergen leads Mrs. Miller's Homemade Jams to issue a recall on these products. Public Health Alert on raw ground beef products Mrs. Miller's Homemade Jams recall The company ... more
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Elmira man arrested for DWI

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Police say an Elmira man was arrested following a traffic stop. According to a news release, State Police out of Big Flats arrested Travis A. Dean, 29, of Elmira for driving while intoxicated. While interviewing ... more
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Successful ‘I Love My Park Day’ event held on Catharine Valley Trail

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Friends of the Catharine Valley Trail (FCVT) hosted volunteers at two sites along the Catharine Valley Trail on Saturday, May 7 as part of I Love My Park Day. The annual event aims to improve and ... more
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Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways recognizes volunteers with return of in-person awards & celebratory dinners

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The Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Council (serving 24 counties in New York and two in Pennsylvania) recently recognized the thousands of adult volunteers who give their time and dedication to local Girl Scouts. Each April—National Volunteer ... more
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