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Welcome To Elmira Telegram!

  1. News

    1. Current Events

      News and discussion about events going on in the world around us.

      • 24 posts
      Could This Be Sears' Last Black Friday?
      Chris,
      Hegseth Focuses On Potential Punishments For Senator Kelly In Confrontation Over "Illegal Orders" Video
      Chris,

    2. Regional News

      News items from nearby communitues throughout the Twin Tiers

      • 64 posts
      50 People Found At Underage Drinking Party In Schuyler County Forest
      Chris,
      Sayre Native Receives Emmy Award For Work On 2024 Olympics
      Elmira Telegram,

    3. Local News

      News within Chemung County

      • 172 posts
      Elmira Man Facing Weapons And Assault Charges
      Chris,
      LECOM Event Center Announces Partnership To Increase Events
      Hal,

  2. Lifestyle

    1. Pop Culture

      Everything about the world of entertainment and more

      • 70 posts
      The Grand Ole Opry Is 100. What Does It Mean To Country Music Today?
      Chris,
      Rare Superman Comic Book Sells For $9.12 Million At Auction
      Mike ,

    2. Rural Living

      Whether you're raising livestock, planting a garden, or just enjoy the country life, it's all here!

      • 49 posts
      Pruning the Orchard
      Hal,
      We Went To Arkansas. The Farm Crisis Will Shock You
      Elmira Telegram,

    3. Health And Wellness

      News from the health care field both local and beyond.

      • 25 posts
      Making GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Cheaper Isn’t Enough To Address America’s Obesity Problem – Here’s Why
      Chris,
      Florida Residents' Anxiety Is Linked To Social Media Use And Varies With Age
      Elmira Telegram,

  3. Just For Fun!

    1. Conversational Potpourri

      Random chat about just about anything!

      • 155 posts
      Holiday Humor
      Ann,
      Rants And Raves
      Hal,

    2. Chemung County Memories

      Celebrating the rich history of our area.

      • 6 posts
      "Home For The Holidays In Elmira NY" - Historical Holiday Video Compilation
      Elmira Telegram,
      School Days Through The Years
      Ann,

    3. 20th Century Nostalgia

      Remembering the good old days from the 1950's to turn of the century

      • 113 posts
      Random Nostalgia
      KarenK,
      WKRP Turkey Drop
      Chris,

    4. Bills Mafia

      The meeting place for the Chemung County chapter of the Bills Mafia

      • 57 posts
      Bills Open Chat
      KarenK,
      Four Key Bills Questions Facing McDermott During Bye Week
      Chris,

    5. We Love Christmas!

      For some folks, it's not just one day a year.

      • 63 posts
      Random Christmas Memories
      Ann,
      Christmas Countdown 2025
      Mike ,

    6. That's Interesting!

      Articles and ongoing threads about a variety of topics including how things work, science, space exploration and more.

      • 39 posts
      Studies Show How The People Of Rapa Nui Made And Moved The Giant Statues – And What Caused The Island’s Deforestation
      Hal,
      Find a penny, pick it up.... (but it may get harder to do so)
      KarenK,

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