Matt Hicks, Author at MyHometownToday.com

Leroy Township detour in place for pipe replacement

Monday, August 11 by Matt Hicks

Part of Southside Road in Leroy Township will be closed starting Monday, Aug. 11 for a pipe replacement project. A detour will be in place using Mill Street, Route 414 and East Canton Cross Road. Crews will be working during daylight hours. The pipe replacement... Read More.

Gillett man charged for attempted trailer arson

Monday, August 11 by Matt Hicks

A Gillett man faces arson and other charges after allegedly trying to burn down a trailer in Wells Township. Pennsylvania State Police were dispatched to 375 Roaring Run Road around 5:30 p.m. July 29, where they say 42-year-old Paul Crispell was caught in the act. The trailer... Read More.

Healthy Broome program to provide free health services

Monday, August 11 by Matt Hicks

Free medical, dental, optometry, and veterinary services will be offered over the next week and a half through a partnership between Broome County and the United States Department of Defense. The Healthy Broome program starts August 11 and continues through August 20 at SUNY... Read More.

NYSP investigating fatal double stabbing

Monday, August 11 by Matt Hicks

New York State Police are investigating a deadly double stabbing in the Town of Chenango. Troopers responded to 1086 Castle Creek Road around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, where the homeowner, 50-year-old Harry Swan, had been fatally stabbed following a confrontation with 48-year-old Jeffrey Ryan of Binghamton.... Read More.

Police: Bath man charged after providing alcohol, sexually assaulting girl

Sunday, August 10 by Matt Hicks

A Bath man was arrested for sexual assault-related charges after New York State Police received a complaint involving a juvenile female. The investigation revealed that 25-year-old Coby R. Causer allegedly provided alcohol to the girl before engaging in sexual contact, according to police. Causer was... Read More.

Road projects starting in Athens Township

Sunday, August 10 by Matt Hicks

Work is scheduled to begin today on several roads in Athens Township. Improvements are planned for Westbrook Street, Center Street, Pine Tree Road, Hillcrest Drive, Jacob Street, Lambert Street, Baxter Street, Shuman Hill Road, and Owasco Road. Drivers should allow extra travel time and seek alternate... Read More.

Athens man sentenced for armed home invasion

Sunday, August 10 by Matt Hicks

An Athens man was recently sentenced to 18 to 60 months in state prison related to a January incident. According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s office, 27-year-old Gaige Daniel Brown entered a Dogwood Avenue home wearing a bandana around his face and threatened the... Read More.

Local ‘superheroes’ helping OACSD wrap up summer enrichment camps

Saturday, August 9 by Matt Hicks

Area heroes will be featured as the Owego Apalachin Central School District wraps up its SOARing Hawks Summer Enrichment Camps this coming week. As part of "Superhero Week," participants will gather behind Owego Elementary School from 9 to 11:30 a.m. to learn more about different... Read More.

Waverly man facing federal child porn, sexual exploitation charges

Saturday, August 9 by Matt Hicks

A Waverly man appeared in federal court Friday to face charges of sexual exploitation of a child and transportation of child pornography.Tristan Kovacs, 21, allegedly produced a sexually explicit image of himself and a 9-year-old girl in April, which he uploaded to a pornographic... Read More.

Rochester man arrested following knife attack at Watkins Glen International

Friday, August 8 by Matt Hicks

A Rochester man was arrested Friday following a dispute at Watkins Glen International.According to the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office, 33-year-old Gregory H. Harvey allegedly used a knife in the fight, seriously injuring the victim.Harvey was charged with assault in the first degree, criminal possession... Read More.

Elmira man arrested following report of multiple gunshots, short pursuit

Friday, August 8 by Matt Hicks

An Elmira man was arrested following an investigation into multiple gunshots in the area of West Gray Street and Guinnip Avenue late Thursday evening.Elmira police responded to the scene around 10:42 p.m. where they found spent bullet casings and a loaded 9mm handgun. Police... Read More.

Elmira bicyclist killed after collision with motorhome

Thursday, August 7 by Matt Hicks

A bicyclist was killed Wednesday in a crash involving a large motorhome in Horseheads. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, 75-year-old Timothy Maney of Elmira was riding south along Lake Road when he suddenly veered into the driving lane and was struck by a... Read More.