Elmira Heights News

Some Southside students maneuver around roadblocks to receive diplomas. By G. Jeffrey Aaron * jaaron@stargazette.com * June 29, 2008 Paul Facey, one of 223 Southside High School students to receive a diploma ...

Most Twin Tiers residents probably wouldn't recognize Elmira Heights native Marc Cazorla from his last local gig, playing in a Stevie Ray Vaughan cover band for a summer break from Bucknell University.

One of the best things about writing the Neighbors column is you usually get to pass along pretty good news.

Steve Southworth and the Rockabilly Rays will open the Monday night concert season today at Oakridge Park.

Teamwork worked. Elmira city officials didn't give up on getting state approval to sell the Mark Twain Golf Course after the state Legislature shot down the idea last year.

ELMIRA HEIGHTS -- Kristina Luchkiv was an 11-year-old immigrant from the Ukraine when she entered the Elmira Heights School District two years older than the other fourth-graders. She knew little English.

It's strawberry season, and if you haven't picked your own yet, enjoy some fresh local strawberries in the form of strawberry shortcake at the Elmira Heights Historical Society's strawberry festival.

Letters, predictions from Edison class of '88 disappear when trailer with capsule is stolen.

PEOPLE IN THE TWIN TIERS

In regard to the June 12 letter by Chester Scott Hayes, "Refer to gay marriage as something different," about homosexuals needing a different name for marriage, I believe that is an extremely close-minded ...

Even before Tuesday's Neighbors column about the parrot found in West Elmira hit your porch Tuesday morning, the bird was home safe with its owners.

The parrot found by Kelly Dougherty-Maggs and her family in their West Elmira yard is back with its owner.

Schools relax rules, make adjustments to cope with heat. By Salle E. Richards * srichards@stargazette.com * June 10, 2008 Here's the thing about high heat and humidity: You don't notice it as much when you're ...

Spend the afternoon grooving to rock, blues and jazz while enjoying wine country when the Finger Lakes Weekend Winos perform from noon to 4 p.m. today at Dr.

A white robin flew into Glenn Benedict's life on April Fools' Day three years ago and changed his life.

Whenever you start to grumble about the laziness and self-centeredness of young people, think of these three boys and their accomplishment and forget your complaints.

Real estate transactions are public records obtained by the Star-Gazette from deeds on file in the county clerks' offices.

Howard and Hazel Moss Baldwin celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary wih an open house on Saturday May 10th hosted by their loving children and grandchildren.

In addition to hurting you at the pumps it could also raise your tax bill to pay for police patrols in your neighborhood.

Many towns and villages in the Twin Tiers will pause today for Memorial Day services or parades.