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Southport man dead after motorcycle crash on I-86 exit in Town of Horseheads: Sheriff

1 week ago | stargazette.com | Jeff Murray

One person is dead after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash late Thursday afternoon at an Interstate 86 offramp in the Town of Horseheads. The Chemung County Sheriff's Office identified the victim as Dakota M. Keister, 22, of Southport. The crash took place shortly after 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the I-86 Exit 54 offramp to state Route 13, according to the sheriff's office. Arriving deputies found a red 2008 Kawasaki ZX 6R motorcycle with extensive damage, and Keister was located about 100 yards away.
Sayre man who admitted to raping 17 women will spend the rest of his life in prison

1 week ago | stargazette.com | Jeff Murray

Sean Robert Hall was originally arrested in November 2024 after an investigation determined he drugged and raped at least 17 women. Hall was also investigated and charged with manufacturing methamphetamine at his home on Linden Street in Sayre. Hall, who pleaded guilty to 21 felonies, and codefendant Ashley Hamm, of Pine City, were also implicated in the drugging and rape of an unconscious pregnant woman. Hamm will be sentenced June 30.
Six things to know about the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen

1 week ago | stargazette.com | Andrew Legare

56 entrants across four classes (GTP, LMP2, GTD Pro, and GTD) will compete in the Six Hours of The Glen. Buffalo Bills' Dion Dawkins will serve as the grand marshal for the event. The Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen is the longest-running race name in Watkins Glen International's storied history, with another chapter to be added this weekend. The road course's history of six-hour races dates back to 1968. Since 2001, the event has been known as the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen.
See photos from Big Flats Little League's celebration of 75 years of youth baseball

1 week ago | stargazette.com | Andrew Legare

Andrew LegareThe Big Flats Little League celebrated 75 years of youth baseball in the town during a ceremony June 18, 2025. Play began in Big Flats in 1950 and the next year the league became part of Little League. Gladys Kahler, a Sunday school teacher, got the league off the ground to provide an opportunity for boys in Big Flats to have something to occupy their time.
'I have great pride': Retired Corning Inc. employees reflect on careers at Service Awards

1 week ago | stargazette.com | Jeff Smith

Linda Moshier called her years at Corning Inc. a remarkable journey, and she takes great pride in the company’s legacy. Moshier was one of 54 people honored June 18 at Corning Inc.'s annual Service Awards Luncheon, an event dedicated to recognizing retirees who began their careers with the company 50 and 75 years ago. “I have great pride, in part because I’m a native of Corning, and the company has always supported me,” said Moshier, who worked at Corning Inc. from 1975 to 2015.
After initial failure, Horseheads voters overwhelmingly approve revised school budget

1 week ago | stargazette.com | Jeff Murray

The $104,828,196 proposed budget represents a spending increase of 2.09%, versus 3.03% in the previously defeated budget. The revised budget increases the tax rate by $5 per $1,000 of assessed value, down from the prior estimate of $48 per $1,000. More than 1,200 residents, or 66% of those who turned out, voted yes on the revised spending plan, while 631 voted no.
Corning-Painted Post's revised budget plan passed by district voters. Inside the numbers

1 week ago | stargazette.com | Jeff Smith

Corning-Painted Post School District voters approved a $144.2 million budget for 2025-26 after rejecting a previous proposal. The approved budget includes a decrease in the tax rate from $20.32 to $19.93 per $1,000 of assessed value. An $1.8 million grant from Corning Inc. helped reduce the budget and gain voter support. Voters also approved support for the Southeast Steuben County Library.
Photos from Thomas A. Edison's senior signing celebration

1 week ago | stargazette.com | Andrew Legare

Andrew LegareThomas A. Edison senior Cullen Mawhir (center), who has committed to play sprint football at Mansfield University, at a signing ceremony June 16, 2025 at the Edison auditorium. Mike Bennett/Provided PhotoThomas A. Edison senior Mayla Falank (center), who has committed to compete in cross country and track at Mansfield University, at a signing ceremony June 16, 2025 at the Edison auditorium. Mike Bennett/Provided PhotoThomas A.
Bradford County program to aid home ownership gets boost from $300,000 state grant

1 week ago | stargazette.com | Jeff Murray

The Bradford County Homeownership Assistance Program helps low- to middle-income residents find affordable housing. The program is getting a $300,000 grant through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement program. Funds will be used to provide down payment assistance and closing cost grants, or to help with necessary repairs.
Sayre man to be sentenced for multiple rapes, faces hundreds of years in prison

1 week ago | stargazette.com | Jeff Murray

Sean Robert Hall was originally arrested in November 2024 after an investigation determined he drugged and raped at least 17 women. Hall was also investigated and charged with manufacturing methamphetamine at his home on Linden Street in Sayre. Hall and codefendant Ashley Hamm, of Pine City, were also implicated in the drugging and rape of an unconscious pregnant woman. Hamm will be sentenced June 30.