House passes health care reform bill

In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night. More

• Hinchey statement on health bill passage

Valerie Zehl neighbors: Wartime experiences come home

It's one thing to stare down the enemy you've been trained to hate. More

Obama asks House to vote on health care bill

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama summoned Democrats to "answer the call of history" Saturday as the House pushed toward a vote on a landmark health care bill holding out the promise of coverage for tens of millions who lack it. More

Seneca South: Finger Lakes Woman of the Year announced

JoAnne Krolak, a management aide at Elmira Housing Authority, recently was named Woman of the Year by the Southern Finger Lakes Women, formerly the Watkins Glen Business and Professional Women. More

Seneca North: Finger Lakes Museum gaining momentum

The excitement continues to build since the idea of creating a museum to showcase the Finger Lakes region was first presented 18 months ago, John Adamski notes in a late October newsletter on the proposed Finger Lakes Cultural & Natural History Museum. More

Town and Country: Candlelight watch set for monument

Wednesday is Veterans Day, and the American Legion John P. Eaton Post 746 of Corning plans to continue with an observance that proved popular last year. More

Dogs and other pets get their day with Santa

What do pets want for Christmas? It probably isn't snakes and snails and puppy dogs' tails. More

Vestal, Union oppose push to create wards

The towns of Vestal and Union are fighting proposed bills that would require council members to be elected from wards. More

Pipelines a must for Marcellus drilling to take place

Drilling rigs and tanker trucks won't roll into the Southern Tier to extract wealth from the Marcellus Shale until pipelines have been laid to keep it flowing. More

Navigating college guide jungle requires focus

Question: My son and daughter, both juniors, are twins who want to go to different colleges. I am prepared to buy two or three of the best "guide to college" books, since we'll be using them extensively. I went to Amazon.com and was amazed at how many (and how expensive) the choices are. More

School Web sites

For calendars, notices and other information, check your school's or school district's Web site. More

Veterans blog

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• The never-ending cost of war

The never-ending cost of war

For years, David Correll Sr. of Elmira volunteered at the VA Medical Center in Bath. More

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• Veterans blog
• Related diseases

Jennifer Kingsley neighbors: Librarian honored for community outreach work

If I had to choose two words to describe Linda Reimer, they would be caring and innovative. More

Related diseases

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• The never-ending cost of war

Elmira Veterans Day Services

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Pa. folks: Cadets graduate from Mansfield University Police Officers' Training Academy

A number of new community police officers in the Northern Tier graduated recently from the 24th Mansfield University Municipal Police Officers' Training Academy. More

Paterson encounters pushback on budget

ALBANY -- Gov. David Paterson is calling back the Legislature on Tuesday to address the state budget gap, and he also put legislation on same-sex marriage, reforms of public authorities and a government spending cap on the agenda. More

State officials look to close parole loophole

ALBANY -- State officials and district attorneys are urging lawmakers to pass a bill that would remove a glitch in the law that allows violent, repeat felons to become eligible for parole earlier than intended. More

Foreclosed properties opened for auction preview

TOWN OF CHENANGO -- As soon as Matthew Manasse unlocked the front door at 1330 Upper Front St., a dozen prospective bidders roamed through the building late Saturday afternoon to see if they'd be interested in bidding on the property to be sold Nov. 14 at a tax foreclosure auction. More

Binghamton University assists safe disposal of unused meds

VESTAL -- Florence Rabey could have flushed her unwanted medications down the toilet. More

Soldier, Afton grad survives Fort Hood massacre

A local soldier once voted the shyest person in his high school class was shot trying to help another wounded comrade during the Fort Hood massacre.
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• Ft. Hood suspect reportedly shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’
• Army: Civilian officer shot gunman, ended rampage
• Troubling portrait emerges of Fort Hood suspect

College hockey live blog: Dartmouth at Cornell

Follow live updates from Friday's Dartmouth-Cornell men's college hockey game by launching the link below. More

Man injured after car hits pole, wall

A 27-year-old Town of Union man sustained head injuries in a Thursday night crash on Taft Avenue that involved a utility pole and a stone wall, according to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. More

Man gets jail for cashing dead mother’s checks

A Delaware County man who hid his dead 98-year-old mother in a freezer and cashed her Social Security checks has been sentenced to six months in jail. More

Ft. Hood suspect reportedly shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’

FORT HOOD, Texas — Soldiers who witnessed the shooting rampage at Fort Hood that left 13 people dead reported that the gunman shouted “Allahu Akbar!” before opening fire, the base commander said Friday. More

• Soldier, Afton grad survives Fort Hood massacre
• Army: Civilian officer shot gunman, ended rampage
• Troubling portrait emerges of Fort Hood suspect

Troubling portrait emerges of Fort Hood suspect

His name appears on radical Internet postings. A fellow officer says he fought his deployment to Iraq and argued with soldiers who supported U.S. wars. More

• Soldier, Afton grad survives Fort Hood massacre
• Ft. Hood suspect reportedly shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’
• Army: Civilian officer shot gunman, ended rampage

Army: Civilian officer shot gunman, ended rampage

FORT HOOD, Texas — The top commander at Fort Hood is crediting a civilian police officer for stopping the shooting rampage that killed 13 people at the Texas post. More

• Soldier, Afton grad survives Fort Hood massacre
• Ft. Hood suspect reportedly shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’
• Troubling portrait emerges of Fort Hood suspect

Charges filed in residential burglary cases

Southern Tier residents accused of stealing more than over $20,000 in collector’s coins and jewelry face felony burglary charges. More

Sunny weekend ahead

While Friday in the Elmira area will see sunny skies and highs only in the lower 40s, climbing temperatures are expected through Monday, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service. More