Binghamton Professor Wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry

The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to M. Stanley Whittingham, distinguished professor of chemistry and materials science at Binghamton University. Whittingham won the prize for pioneering research leading to the development of the lithium-ion battery along with John B. Goodenough, University... Read More.

Truman Foundation Helps Tioga Students Pay BU Tuition

The Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation of Owego, has awarded a $15,000 grant to provide scholarship assistance to Tioga County students attending Binghamton University in the current academic year.Eligibility for this funding is based on Tioga County residency and financial necessity, which is determined by... Read More.

Broome 3rd Quarter Drug Deaths Down after March Spike

Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell released drug overdose death data Tuesday for the third quarter of 2019. Nine deaths have been confirmed.Third quarter overdose deaths by year: • 2019: 9 • 2018: 9 • 2017: 13 • 2016: 24Historically the summer months see the highest number of overdose... Read More.

Tioga Arts Council to Record Girls-Only Podcast for WEBO

Tioga Arts Council is recruiting participants for its second edition of Sound Effect. In recognition of the dynamic intersection of the arts, creativity, and technology, TAC is recruiting participants for a girls- only, podcasting and service-learning program called Sound Effect.Currently, TAC is seeking six girls,... Read More.

NYSP Seek Tips on Stolen Vehicle from Apalachin Area

New York State Police at Owego are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the pictured green 2010 Honda CRV with plate HMS9262 (corrected plate number by New York State Police). The vehicle was stolen from a residence on Main Street in Apalachin, either late... Read More.

Gov. Cuomo: NY Petty Offense Convictions to Be Sealed

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation, which amends the criminal procedure law to clarify that individuals convicted of petty offenses will have their records sealed by default. Sealed records will not be available to any person, or public or private agency, unless a judge... Read More.

Halloween Trick or Trick in Apalachin, Got Used Eyglasses?

This year, some kids will collect more than candy on Halloween. They’ll help Give the Gift of Sight by gathering used eyeglasses while they trick-or-treat in our community. Apalachin Lions along with Apalachin Elementary School will be collecting glasses from October 24th through October... Read More.

K9 Rex and Ithaca Police Wear Pink Badges in October

BINGHAMTON POLICE OFFICERS ARE ALSO WEARING PINK BADGES.During the month of October, K9 Rex and Ithaca Police Officers will be wearing pink badges in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  In order to wear these badges, officers are donating money in support of... Read More.

Owego Police Officers Killed on Duty to Be Honored

The Owego Police Benevolent Association (PBA), in conjunction with the Owego Police Department, has scheduled a ceremony for its fallen Officers on Sunday, October 13. This year marks the 150th Anniversary of Officer Isaac Wiltsie and the 50th Anniversary of Officer Forrest Allen Hall’s... Read More.