Tioga Emergency Services Arranges for NYS Training

The Tioga County Office of Emergency Services has arranged for the NYS Homeland Security and Emergency Services Emergency Management Office to present a 12-hour training course. The LOCAL VOLUNTEER AND DONATION MANAGEMENT course will be held on Thursday, October 17 from 8:00 AM to... Read More.

Suspect who Fled after BU Student Death Gets Video Trial

The murder trial of Orlando Tercero, a 23 year old former Binghanton University student, who is charged with killing Binghamton University nursing student Haley Anderson, 23, of Long Island, is scheduled to begin Tuesday in Nicaragua and Broome County.Anderson was studying nursing when she was... Read More.

Tioga Economic Development Gets New Staff Member

Tioga County Economic Development and Planning is pleased to welcome its newest staff member, Megan Griffiths. She started in early September and will be specializing in Agricultural Economic Development, a position that she feels connects to her grandfather’s long career in agriculture.LeeAnn Tinney is the... Read More.

NYC Police Officer Killing Has Binghamton Connection

A New York City police officer was shot and killed early Sunday…and that tragic story appears to have a local connection. The alleged shooter has been identified as 27-year-old Antonio Williams of Binghamton. He was fatally shot by police after a struggle with officers... Read More.

Guthrie Warns of Fraudulent Calls About Unpaid Medical Bills

Guthrie has been made aware that residents have received fraudulent phone calls that display Guthrie on Caller ID. Technology allows perpetrators to alter information on the recipient’s Caller ID so Guthrie’s name appears. The caller identifies themselves as a staff member asking for personal... Read More.

Former Athens, Sayre Teacher Pleads Guilty to Student Sex

The former drama club director in the Sayre and Athens school districts has admitted to committing two counts of Institutional Sexual Assault after inappropriate conduct with multiple students. 38-year-old Justin Patrick Shaw, of Waverly, will be sentenced in December. He was initially charged with... Read More.

Domestic Dispute Results in Arrest of Apalachin Man

On August 27, at approximately 10:05 a.m., New York State Police at Owego arrested Michael T. Cole, age 42 of Apalachin, for the misdemeanors of Menacing in the second degree, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing,and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.Troopers were dispatched to a... Read More.

African Road Elementary in Vestal Gets National Award

U. S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recognized African Road Elementary School in Vestal on Thursday as one of 362 schools to be named National Blue Ribbon Schools based on their overall academic excellence for making progress in improving student academic achievement levels.The National Blue Ribbon... Read More.

Tioga Deputies Recently Made Two Separate Arrests

Tioga County Sheriff's Office recently arrested these pepple:Brooks R. York, age 38, of 56 George St., Owego, was arresred o 9/5/2019 at 3:27 AM for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree. This charge resulted from an investigation of a larceny... Read More.

Sayre Museum Launches 2020 Fund Drive Campaign

The Sayre Historical Society is starting its 2020 annual fund drive by highlighting the past year’s achievements of the all-volunteer historic preservation organization now completing its 30th year. A letter mailing campaign is in the process of seeking donations for the group which is... Read More.