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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Yahoo
Vestal man arrested after police chase on I-86 in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A Vestal man has been arrested on various charges following a police chase that occurred on Interstate 86 in the Town of Elmira on Monday. Matthew D. Struble, 37, was arrested on Monday, July 14, on the following charges, as stated in a release from the Chemung County Sheriff's Office: Unlawful fleeing a police officer in the third degree Obstructing governmental administration in the second degree Resisting arrest Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree Driving while ability impaired by drugs Officials say Struble was charged with the crimes following a police chase on I-86. As a result, Struble was given an appearance ticket to appear in Elmira Town Court at a future date. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
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Pios' rally falls short against Newark, NYCBL scores
ELMIRA, N,Y, (WETM) – The Elmira Pioneers came up just short of a walk-off win. The Pios rallied back throughout Saturday night's game against Newark, but ultimately fell 6-5. The Pilots stormed out of the gates, building on their 1st inning tally with a 3-run third. Elmira would finally answer in the 4th, as Brandon Doubek knocked Ty Martineau across for an RBI-single. Advertisement In the 5th, the Pioneers would match 2 more Newark runs, on a slick steal from John Simmons and an RBI sacrifice fly by Brendan Hammer. Over the next 3 frames, Elmira continued to chip away, scoring on a 6th inning walk, and an 8th inning base hit by Carl Wagner. A stellar 2-hit, 3 inning outing by Casey Julkowski, set the Pios up with a shot win in walk-off fashion. In the bottom of the 9th, Aidan Grabowski laced a 2 out double, paired with walks from Martineau and T.J. Gramesty. With the bases loaded, Tanner Carranza sent a grounder near the gap, but the Pilots would corral it to seal the victory. Elmira will look to rebound on the road, as they head to Geneva on Sunday. The Pioneers will battle the Red Wings with 1st pitch slated for 5:30 p.m. In the NYCBL, the Horseheads Hitmen and Hornell Steamers each fell on the road. Horseheads dropped a 6-2 game against Olean, despite 3 hits and a run from Kazuto Matsuda. The Steamers fell 13-3 in 7 innings to Genesee. Horseheads will next host Hornell, Sunday at 2 p.m. Advertisement Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WETM -
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Politics
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Southern Tier primary election candidates
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — It's Primary Election Day across New York as municipalities open up polling stations for various government positions. For our area, republican primary elections are taking place across our coverage counties of Schuyler, Steuben, and Chemung. Polling stations are open until Tuesday evening, June 24, depending on location. Election results will be updated as they come in. The following candidates for each county can be found below: Legislative District 9: Covering the towns of Cameron, Canisteo, and Thurston (Vote for one) Fredrick Thompson Michael J. Volino Legislative District 12: Town of Erwin (Vote for one) Drinald V. Bilcari Kristen Klemenz-Westervelt James W. Kuhl Legislative District 13: Covering the towns of Caton, Corning, and Hornby (Vote for One) Justin Eberlin Jennifer Mullen Town of Bath: Council Members (Vote for up to two) Brian Knowles Mike Hann Hal W. Bailey Town of Campbell: Town Supervisor (Vote for one) Michael Austin Normal Maynard Town of Campbell: Town council (Vote for two) Les Smith Terry E. Wheat Kyle Peterson Town of Cohocton: Town Supervisor (Vote for one) Judith Hall Brian S. Giulano Town of Cohocton: Town clerk (Vote for one) Cassandra Sick Loraine M. Sanderson Town of Cohocton: Town council (Vote for two) Karen M. Johnson William E. Schumacher Jonathan Weldy Town of Prattsburgh: Town supervisor (Vote for one) Lydia Aguilers Al Wordingham Town of Rathbone: Town supervisor (Vote for one) William J. Reagan Russell W. Morseman III Town of Rathbone: Superintendent of Highways (Vote for one) Richard Risley Nathan McChesney Dan Barney Town of Thurston: Town Supervisor (Vote for one) Michael J. Volino Jeffery P. Sweeney Town of Troupsburg: Town Supervisor (Vote for one) Abram N. Weeks Tonya R. Tompkins Town of Troupsburg: Town council (Vote for two) Paula J. Brewer Kenneth A. LaCrone Jr. Christopher Jordan Town of Tuscarora: Town council (Vote for two) Shirley Ann Dusty Bills Robert Peoples Laura L. Knowles Town of Wheeler: Superintendent of Highways (Vote for one) Alan Trenchard Richard J. Decker Town of Chemung: Superintendent of Highways (Vote for one) Gene E. Purvis Adam C Skinkle City of Elmira: City court judge (Vote for one) Robert D. Siglin Jordan J. Yorke Town of Horseheads: Council member (Vote up to two) Joseph C. Brennan Arthur Laurey Donald W. Zeigler Town of Van Etten: Councilmember (Vote up to two) Rebecca F. Wright Andrew A. Larison Robin B. Ackerley Town of Van Etten: Councilmember for a two-year unexpired term (Vote for one) Penny L. Flora T. J. Swartout Town of Veteran: Councilmember (Vote up to two) Francis G. Henke Chawn Champlin Joseph A. Emanuel Daniel P. Jones Legislative District 1: Four-year term (Vote for one) Eric Kennedy Robert L. Halpin Dylan J. Reed Legislative District 4: Four-year term (Vote for one) Jennifer D. Mosher Jeffrey A. Fazzary Town of Orange: Highway Superintendent – Two-year term (Vote for one) John R. Rappleye Ryan E. Ayres Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
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Big Fish Summer – Jack Bieber's catfish from Pine City
PINE CITY, N.Y. (WETM) – The newest 18 Sports Big Fish Summer photo has emerged from the water. Presented by Valley Wholesale Bait & Tackle, our next segment honors a trophy catch from a local pond. Congrats to Jack Bieber who hauled in this monster catfish, from a private pond in Pine City, New York. The huge fish weighed in at a whopping 9 pounds and 29 ounces. Advertisement Don't miss your chance for Big Fish Summer, send your big fish photos to our contests page here: The best fish of the summer will have a special chance to win a major package from our sponsor at Valley Wholesale Bait & Tackle. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WETM -
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Health
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Upcoming summer blood drives in the Southern Tier
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — If people around the Southern Tier are looking to support a good cause and potentially save lives, a blood drive on Tuesday in both Elmira and Corning may be a good place to start. The Red Cross and WETM 'Summer Blood Drive' is set to take place on Tuesday, June 17, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at two locations in the Southern Tier. USW Local 1000, located at 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza in the City of Corning Clarion Inn Elmira, located at 1760 East Water Street in the City of Elmira If people would like to sign up to donate, they can do so by visiting the American Red Cross Website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
