Argument, Fight, Gun, Two Wounded in Johnson City

The Johnson City Police Department is investigating an incident on Grand Avenue near Boland Drive at about 10:30 PM Tuesday.  The incident began as an argument and escalated into a physical fight involving multiple subjects. A gun was introduced into the fight and two... Read More.

Elmira Police: Woman Hit Elderly Bicylist, Then Fled

A 68-year-old man was critically injured Tuesday after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a vehicle, which then fled the scene. It happened on Grand Central Avenue in Elmira. Police later caught up with the driver. 40-year-old Sara Harnas, of Elmira Heights,... Read More.

State Police Investigate 1983 Binghamton Murder

State Police in Binghamton continue to investigate the 1983 'Cold Case' murder of 19-year-old Bessie P. Williams of Johnson City.On the evening of November 4, 1983, Bessie P. Williams was reported missing to the Johnson City Police Department when she did not return home... Read More.

‘Tioga Smiles’ Gets New Mobile Dental Van

Tioga County Public Health unveiled its new Tioga Smiles Dental Mobile Van on Tuesday at the county office building in Owego. The health department retired its old mobile dental unit … thanks to an upgrade. Through the help of many sources, the department was... Read More.

Three Charged in Barton Drug Raid; Sent to Tioga Jail

On Monday, New York State Police Community Narcotics Team – Southern Tier, along with State Police Owego, Tioga County Sheriff’s Office and the Waverly Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence located at 637 State Route 17C in Barton, Tioga County. The... Read More.

Two Tier Friendly’s Restaurants ‘Unfriended’ Us

All across western and central New York Sunday hungry fans of Friendly’s restaurants were greeted with disappointment. Customers at several locations were greeted with a notice posted to the front door announcing the location had closed for good. The dining spot at 301 E. Main... Read More.

Tioga Deputies Charge 3 with Criminal Possession

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrests of three people of drug charges following separate traffic stops in the village of Owego. Deputies said they arrested 37-year-old Anna Smith of Owego, 42-year-old Douglas Forsyth of Barton and 59-year-old Micah LaPlante of Barton. All three... Read More.

Ithaca Police: Man Locked Children in Bedroom

On April 4, Ithaca police investigators arrested Zachary L. Pesold, 58, of West Village Place, and charged him with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. The charges stemmed from multiple incidents when Pesold locked his 2-year old daughter and 4-year old... Read More.

Broome Sheriff’s Deputies Looking for Parole Violators

Broome County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Tyler B. Williams and Angela Feitzinger, both fugitives from justice. Deputies say Williams and Feitzinger might be travelling together. Both are also wanted on Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance. TYLER B. WILLIAMSSex: Male Race: White Height: 5’... Read More.

UPDATED: Wild 110 mph Chase from Broome Ends in Owego

A 21-year-old woman from Adams, New York, was arrested Thursday after a pursuit through multiple jurisdictions. She’s been charged with Driving While Ability Impaired with Drugs and issued 14 traffic citations, with more charges likely.On April 4 at approximately 6:02 p.m., New York State... Read More.