Tops Plaza in Elmira Under New Ownership
The former Tops Markets plaza on Elmira’s Southside has a new owner and will become the company’s first location in New York State. The City of Elmira property records show the former Tops Markets plaza, located on S. Main Street, Elmira, was sold on Jan. 21 for around $1,700,000 to a Limited Liability Company (LLC) that was formed. The LLC is connected to the company Rural King. According to Rural King’s website, it operates more than 130 stores in 13 states. The company describes itself as a hardware, farm, and home store offering a wide range of things, including feed, seed, and other home products.
30 Year Old Sentenced for Receiving Stolen Property
30 year old VICTOR LEE SPENCER, Owego, NY, was sentenced to a maximum of 117 days, time served, for Receiving Stolen Property, a Misdemeanor of the First Degree. Spencer was charged by Trooper Joshua Fisher of the Pennsylvania State Police back in October 2024 following an investigation into thefts on the Leraysville Road in Pike Township. Spencer served his sentence in full and was released without parole given that he is no longer a resident of the area and had relocated to Georgia. Spencer had no prior criminal history, whatsoever, further making a sentence of this sort appropriate
Kwik Fill Named One of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers
Kwik Fill with many locations in the listening region and its parent company, United Refining Company, have been recognized as one of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers by Forbes Magazine for the fourth year in a row. Based on employee feedback and independent surveys, the recognition commends the company for its commitment to maintaining a positive work environment and dedication to customer service. The award is based on a survey of more than 45,000 employees at companies with at least 1,000 employees.