ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — A tree was selected and transported to the Clemens Center on Thursday for the Arctic League’s upcoming annual broadcast, and its owner said it holds a lot of meaning.
The tree that was selected, amongst six other nominees, came from a residence located on Baty Street in Elmira, the Arctic League explained. On Thursday, Dec. 4, the tree was taken from the residence to the Clemens Center.
Share your festive decor online this holiday season
The owner of the tree, Mary Lewis, said her late husband planted the tree in their front yard in 2008 because she had always wanted a Christmas tree outside that they could decorate for the holidays. Since Lewis is now widowed, she explained that she is no longer able to maintain or decorate the tree, so she chose to offer it to the Arctic League.
“I have always wanted a Christmas tree in my front yard, and he one day went out for my birthday and bought me a Christmas tree,” Lewis exclaimed.
The Arctic League further said on Saturday, Dec. 6, volunteers will decorate the tree. The tree will then be featured on the stage in Mandeville Hall during the broadcast on Sunday, Dec. 7.
The broadcast is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will air on WETM-TV. Further, as part of the broadcast, Mary Lewis will be on stage to light the tree.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WETM - MyTwinTiers.com.
latest_posts
- 1
Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kids - 2‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ trailer is raising eyebrows among Potterheads: ‘Where’s the whimsical color?’
- 3Are Saturn's rings made of a lost, shattered moon? New evidence arises for the case
- 4German finance minister seeks better market access in China talks
- 5Oprah Winfrey's Favorite Wellness Destination Is A Luxurious Italian Retreat
- Etymological Experiences on the Wireless transmissions: A Survey of \Learning in a hurry\ Language Web recording
- Presenting Nintendo's New Pastel Satisfaction Con Tones for Switch Gamers: 3 Upscale Choices
- Vacuum Cleaners That Are Not difficult To Use For Home
- You finally got a doctor's appointment. Here's how to get the most out of it
- Medicine doesn’t just have ‘conscientious objectors’ − there are ‘conscientious providers,’ too
- South Korea president says Iran war shows the need to ditch ‘extremely risky’ fossil fuels
- Cocoa Prices Settle Lower on Expectations of Adequate Supplies
- New dietary guidelines recommend more dairy, meat and fats: What to know
- Holiday season sees uptick in norovirus cases, according to CDC
