Cheers Horseheads! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- When and where you can give blood in Horseheads this month
- How a Horseheads junior dominated her way to Player of the Year
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 93 and low of 64 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Less humid with some sun, temps: high: 86, low: 59.
- Friday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Nationwide emergency blood shortage declared by Red Cross (mytwintiers.com) — Horseheads residents have several chances this month to help ease a nationwide emergency blood shortage, with Red Cross drives set for Arnot Mall, the Horseheads Elks Club, and American Legion Post 442. Local health officials stress that donations are urgently needed as summer trauma cases rise, and donors through July can receive Fandango movie tickets as a thank-you.

• Horseheads junior named Star-Gazette/Leader Flag Football Player of Year (stargazette.com) — Horseheads sports fans have a new standout to celebrate: junior Sydney Blunt has been named the Elmira Star-Gazette/Corning Leader Player of the Year for girls flag football after a dominant season for the Blue Raiders. Her all-around play, including big performances against Elmira and in Horseheads’ sectional semifinal versus Binghamton, showcased her rushing, receiving, defensive, and special teams skills.

📸 Around Horseheads
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday July 15
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Broadway Academy's Summer Camp
Elmira City SD
Broadway Academy
9:00 am
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Summer Feeding Program →
Elmira, NY Calendar, 105 Connelly Avenue, Elmira
11:45 am
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West Elmira - Knit and Crochet Club →
West Elmira Library (Chemung County Library District), 1231 W Water St, Elmira
3:30 pm
Thursday July 16
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Chemung County Board of Ethics Meeting →
Chemung County, NY Calendar, 167 Lake Street, Elmira
10:00 am
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RFB-2870- LUCE STREET CSO HEADWALL AND FLAP GATE REPLACEMENT →
Chemung County, NY Calendar
Elmira, NY 14901
2:00 pm
Friday July 17
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West Elmira - Orchestra of the Southern Finger... →
West Elmira Library (Chemung County Library District), 1231 W Water St, Elmira
12:30 pm
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Bulkhead Hardware Southport →
Bulkhead Hardware, 1145 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira
1:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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Chemung Stream Team Training
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County
425 Pennsylvania Ave #107, Elmira, NY 14904
5:00 am
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Cruel Summer →
Eldridge Park, 96 Dr, Elmira
5:00 pm
Sunday July 19
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2026 Brand Park Summer Concert Series →
Elmira, NY Calendar, 301-311 Maple Avenue, Elmira
3:00 pm
Monday July 20
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Hickory Grove Rd Apartments HHDS →
Hickory Grove Apartments, 100 Stillwater Dr S, Horseheads
2:00 pm
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Elmira NY - Midget Mayhem / Little Mania Mini Wrestling! (Ages 16+) →
JaMS Fitness Club, 1570 Lake St, Elmira
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our favorite because of the delicious regular menu as well as the weekly specials.
Go on a Thursday for the rotating special and get a free homemade dessert. And the drinks are spot on. (Nextdoor Tompkins Corners)
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Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Horseheads, New York in Horseheads. Apply here.
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McDonald's posted a job opening for Custodial / Janitorial in Horseheads. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Horseheads here.
🗞 Nearby News
Elmira
- Elmira Man Announces Candidacy for City Council's Fourth District (tiogapublishing.com)
- Eldridge Park hosting free concert with Taylor Swift tribute band (stargazette.com)
- Elmira Pioneer Delaney named PGCBL West Player of The Week (mytwintiers.com)
Southport
- British Open returns to Royal Birkdale and PGA Tour holds tournament in Dominican Republic (newsday.com)
Ok Horseheads! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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