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A Sayre man was arrested after police say he grabbed a woman by her neck and struck her head against multiple objects during a domestic dispute that took place Monday night. 41 year old Zachary T. Atkinson was arrested and charged with felony charges of strangulation and aggrivated assault as well as harassment, making terroristic threats, possession of drugs and drug paraphenilia and simple assault. Police were called to a location in Athens and were advised by dispatch that a man could be heard threatening to kill the alleged victim. When police arrived, she told them that Atkinson had been trashing the house and breaking items, including her cell phone, which initial…

At a ceremony in the Legislative Office Building at the state capital on Tuesday, State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and his Senate colleagues inducted Denis E. Oliver, a well-known and longtime Service Officer for the Steuben County Veterans’ Service Agency, into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. Oliver, a United States Air Force veteran, represented O’Mara’s 58th Senate District and joined approximately 60 other veterans from throughout the state inducted into the Hall of Fame on Tuesday. O’Mara and his Senate colleagues saluted Oliver for a lifetime of distinguished military and civilian service. “Denis Oliver served our nation with distinction …

On Sunday while monitoring traffic at the Dandy located on Spring Street in Sayre, a Sayre Police officer noticed an individual in a truck who he described as actiing evasive and seemed bothered by police presence. When the officer ran the truck's registration, it came back to someone associated with 41 year old William J. Champluvier of Elmira. The officer further discovered that Champluvier was wanted on a warrant for burglary charges in Chemung County. When the officer approached him, Champluvier fled to the truck he was driving and got inside. Believing that he was reaching for something dangerous, the officer drew his weapon and ordered Champluvier out of the vehicl…

A Steuben County woman has been charged following an investigation into an animal neglect case. Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on May 18, 2026, Investigators and Deputies of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested 54 year old Sheri L. King of Cohocton following a report of animal neglect. Sheriff Allard says that on April 24th , 2026, the Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the residence of Ms. King, revealing over thirty animals in various states of malnourishment and maltreatment. It is alleged that Ms. King failed to properly house, feed or water the animals over a period of time, resulting in multiple serious health issues to the dogs.…

The Corning-Painted Post Area School District (C-PP) presented its 2026-2027 budget proposal to the public for comment earlier this week. The budget is $150,709,245 million. It is $6.4 million dollars above last year’s budget. This budget includes a 2.56 percent tax levy, which is within the state tax cap. That means it requires a 50 plus 1 percent simple majority at the polls. The tax rate is nearly $19.80 per $1,000 of assessed property value. According to budget documents, salaries and benefits make up 66 percent of the overall district expenditures. The largest revenue streams for the district are state aid at 49 percent and the tax levy at 42 percent. The district is…

On Saturday, just after 12 p.m., New York State Police at Owego responded to a crash involving an SUV and a motorcycle on Owego Road (State Route 96) in the town of Candor. The investigation revealed that a Ford SUV was traveling south on Owego Road and a Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling north on Owego Road. The 88-year-old operator of the Ford SUV failed to observe the motorcycle and began making a left turn into Iron Kettle Farms directly into the path of the motorcycle. The operator of the motorcycle was unable to avoid the SUV and struck the SUV. The operator of the SUV was transported by ambulance to Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital to be evaluated and is in…

The New York State Police in Bath, with the assistance of the Bath Police Department, arrested two Corning residents following a traffic stop in the town of Bath that resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Police say on May 10, 2026, at approximately 2:51 p.m., a State Trooper observed a 2003 Suzuki traveling on County Route 11 in the town of Bath with an expired inspection. A traffic stop was initiated near I-86. During the investigation, the driver and passenger provided conflicting accounts regarding their destination. The driver, identified as 47 year old Richard C. Eygabroat, of Corning, consented to a search of the vehicle. Troopers subs…

The New York State Police in Painted Post announce the arrest of a Campbell man following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a child under the age of 11. Police say that on May 6, 2026, State Police in Painted Post received a report alleging that 37-year-old David J. Brooker, of Campbell, NY, had inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile victim. As a result of the investigation, Brooker was arrested on May 7, 2026, and charged with: • Sexual Abuse 1st degree (D Felony) • Endangering the Welfare of a Child (A Misdemeanor) The investigation determined that the incidents occurred in the town of Campbell, Steuben County. Brooker was processed a…

A heavy presence of emergency responders and an army of volunteers from both New York and Pennsylvania are actively searching for a missing 18-year-old in Tioga County. Dalton G. Malmstrom was last seen leaving his residence in the 2100 block of East River Road, near the Susquehanna River in the town of Nichols, at approximately 7:45 a.m. on May 9, 2026. Family members report he was not acting like himself prior to leaving. Dalton is described as a 5-foot-10 male with dark hair and was last seen wearing a dark-colored shirt. The attached photo is a current image of Dalton. Anyone who has seen Dalton or has information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact the New …

ATHENS TOWNSHIP, PA – On Thursday, May 7, 2026, an Athens, PA man was arrested after the Pennsylvania State Police Northeast Computer Crime Task Force executed a search warrant at his residence located in the 1200 block of Front Street in Athens Township, Bradford County, PA. Multiple electronic devices were seized from the residence. Investigators located numerous image and video files depicting child sexual abuse material on multiple devices (allegedly) belonging to 33-year-old Casey Ryan Seymour of Athens, PA. Seymour was taken into custody and charged with the following; 10 counts of 18 PACS 6312 D – Sexual Abuse of Children – (First Degree Felony). 3 counts of 18 PA…

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) — NASCAR is just a few days away at Watkins Glen International. With the clock ticking down, local business owners are putting the finishing touches on their preparations for the early influx of people. "From an amenities package, they're getting less amenities. What we've done to compensate that is we are opening our food services a little bit early to give them a treat that way,” explained Matthew Bush, general manager of the Watkins Glen-Corning KOA Resort. For the first time, NASCAR will be taking over The Glen in May, forcing local business owners and managers, like Bush, to switch things up early in the season. Bush said he believes there a…

The Bradford County Library will release roughly 400 native North American leaf-cutter bees on Thursday, following an educational presentation on the value of native plant pollinator gardens and how to use native bees when planning them. Unlike the commonly known western honeybees, which were brought to the Americas by Europeans in the 1600s, leaf-cutter bees are native to the area and have unique social structures compared to their European counterparts. Rather than living in large hives with queens, leaf-cutter bees make their homes in tube-like structures such as hollow twigs and live mostly solitary lifestyles. As their name suggests, they cut leaves and use the scrap…

NVIDIA and Corning Incorporated have announced a multiyear commercial and technology partnership which the companies say will dramatically expand U.S.-based manufacturing of the advanced optical connectivity solutions needed to power next-generation AI infrastructure. Corning will increase its U.S.-based optical connectivity manufacturing capacity by 10x and expand its U.S. fiber production capacity by more than 50% to meet the accelerating demand driven by AI factory buildouts. The expansion includes the construction of three new advanced manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Texas and the creation of more than 3,000 new high-paying American jobs. Corning’s expa…

This report comes to us from our friends at Wiggle 100 FM Former Penn State wide receiver Julian Fleming is facing following a fatal ATV accident that killed his girlfriend in May. Court documents indicate Fleming is charged with nine offenses, including homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, homicide by vehicle, and aggravated assault by vehicle while under the influence. Authorities say Fleming had a blood-alcohol content of 0.118 shortly after the crash. The accident occurred on a rural road in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, when a deer ran into Fleming’s path, causing a collision that threw both Fleming and his 23-year-old girlfriend, Alyssa Boyd, fro…

Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on May 5, 2026, Investigators of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Melissa D. Aldrich, of Canisteo. From January 2024 to June 15th 2024, Aldrich allegedly failed to report income and allowed an unauthorized person to use her EBT card and received benefits from the Steuben County Department of Social Services in the amount of $2,916.46 that she was not eligible to receive. She is charged with Welfare Fraud in the Fourth Degree, a class E Felony, Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a class E Felony and Misuse of Food Stamps. Aldrich was released on an appearance ticket to return to the Village of Bat…

The New York State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person from Tioga County. Police say 47 year old Lance O. Bogart was last seen at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, near the wood line behind a residence on Halsey Valley Road in the Town of Tioga (Barton mailing address). Bogart is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, approximately 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. A witness reported observing Bogart running northeast into a wooded area. At the time, he appeared to be in distress and may have been under the influence of an unknown substance. State Police and assisting agencies have conducted searches of the surroun…

SAYRE- The Guthrie Clinic is pleased to announce that Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital has been recognized by Newsweek and Statista as one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals for 2026, a national distinction honoring hospitals that demonstrate excellence in maternity care from pregnancy through postpartum. This recognition is based on a comprehensive analysis of hospitals across the nation using three core pillars: hospital quality metrics relevant to maternity care, patient experience data from public surveys and a national reputation survey of medical professionals and hospital leaders with expertise in maternal and newborn care. “Being named one of America’s Best Mat…

A man who coached track and field in the Sayre Area School District has been charged with rape in Broome County. According to court documents, Brandon Devonshire was charged by Endicott Police with the rape of a minor. The crime was allegedly committed on June 26, 2025. No further information about the incident has been released. The Sayre Area School District said Devonshire was immediately removed from his position as junior high track coach after his arrest. According to the district, the alleged actions did not involve any Sayre students and did not occur on Sayre Area School District property. Read more here.

The ninth annual Arts4All festival is scheduled to be held this weekend in Riverfront Park in Sayre. The festival includes not only live musiec and entertainment, but over one hundred local artists and nearly a dozen food trucks for the public to enjoy. Additionally, the mobile America250PA unit will be there as a part of the country's 250th celebration. The unit educates people on America's history through displays, games and other items including prizes. The event runs from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and then 10am until 4pm on Sunday. To learn more about the festival, find directions, or get more information about the artists and entertainers who will be there, visit the…

TOWANDA — A jury deliberated for only 30 minutes to find Terry Parker guilty of the first-degree murder of Michael Pruitt. Shortly after the four-day trial ended on Thursday, Bradford County Judge Evan Williams III sentenced Parker to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Parker was also sentenced to seven to 20 months in prison for abusing a corpse and five to 24 months in prison for tampering with evidence. Parker was arrested March 11, 2024, for shooting and killing Pruitt three days prior and then dismembering his body with an axe and burning the pieces in a trash pit. Terry Parker shot Pruitt multiple times, including at least two times in the head after …

On Thursday approximately 2:00pm, members of the Village of Bath Police Department located and arrested 41 year old Steven Q. Farrell of Bath on two sealed indictment warrants of arrest issued by Steuben County Court. Farrell is charged by Grand Jury indictment with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree and two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, both B Felonies. This arrest stems from a lengthy investigation into the possession and sale of crack cocaine in the Village of Bath in January 2026. Farrell was processed and transported to Steuben County Court where he was arraigned and released pursua…

A Waverly man has been arrested and charged with several felony charges after police say he stole nearly $6,000 worth of tools from an area business. Waverly Police say 27 year old Brandon A. Sidonio stole $5,800 worth of tools and other items from a trailer owned by John H. Murray and Sons in late October 2025. Sindonio was charged with theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property, burglary and crminal trespass, all of which are felonies. He was also charged with one count of disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. He was sent to Bradford County Jail on $75,000 bail.

SAYRE– Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital and the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) marked National Donate Life Month on Tuesday with a Donate Life flag-raising ceremony honoring organ donors, donor families, recipients and the healthcare professionals who support the lifesaving process. The event featured personal stories from individuals whose lives have been directly impacted by organ donation, underscoring the lasting importance of donor registration and awareness. Shannon Clark shared her experience as a living donor, describing the decision to donate and the opportunity to change another person’s life. David Webster, a heart transplant recipient, spoke a…

Bruce Blakeman, the Republican candidate for New York State Governor, spoke Saturday at Centerway Square in Corning, taking aim at utility costs and other affordability concerns for New Yorkers ahead of November's general election. Blakeman, the Nassau County Executive and Republican gubernatorial candidate, said New Yorkers face the highest energy costs in a generation. “I almost fell off my chair when I was watching Hochul's State of the State speech this year where she was talking about how affordability is a problem in our state,” Blakeman said. “You've been governor for more than four years; it’s the governor’s job to make the state more affordable. “She's made it le…

The Corning-Painted Post Area School District (C-PP) school board approved the district’s proposed $150,709,245 million budget on April 15. The budget is $6.4 million above the 2025-2026 and is a nearly 4.5 percent increase. This proposal is based on the state aid numbers from the January executive budget as school districts across New York await a final state budget to pass in Albany. School Business Official Paul Webster told board members he does not expect the state aid to be less than what is stated in the proposal for $74 million combined. School board members asked the district to put student programs first but also keep the budget within the tax cap. The proposed …