Owego Police warn of Strawberry Festival road closures

The Village of Owego will kick off its annual Strawberry Festival in the downtown the weekend of June 20–21, bringing with it two days of festivities—and several street closures. The celebration begins Friday, June 20, with a street fair starting at 5 p.m., followed by... Read More.

Strawberry Festival ready to cut ribbon

Strawberry Festival organizers and the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce are getting ready to cut the ribbon for the 43rd annual event. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday on the Tioga County Courthouse steps, ushering in a weekend full of fun, music, activities, and... Read More.

NTSWA to hold household hazardous waste event

The Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority will hold a free household hazardous waste event Saturday at the landfill and recycling center in West Burlington Township. Accepted items include oil-based paints and stains, motor oil, antifreeze, rechargeable batteries, light tubes, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and cleaners.  Items... Read More.

Golf for Guthrie Hospice to continue giving tradition

The Guthrie Clinic’s 23rd Annual Golf for Guthrie Hospice is getting ready to tee off at the Club at Shepard Hills in Waverly Friday. To date, the tournament has raised more than $600,000 to support the end-of-life care that Guthrie Hospice provides.  Organizers attribute the event's... Read More.

Man jailed after attempted shooting in Wyalusing

A Wyalusing man is jailed on $500,000 bail after a reported attempted shooting in Wyalusing Township. Pennsylvania State Police responded to the call from a Herrickville Road property June 7 where they seized two firearms used in the incident, which involved a 36-year-old male victim. Police... Read More.

Open house to share info about planned trail connector

The public will be able to learn more about a proposed connection between the Lackawanna Rail Trail and the Catherine Valley trail during an open house Tuesday evening. The Chemung Canal Connector Trail Project consists of an eight-mile paved pedestrian and bicycle path being developed by... Read More.

Woman charged for sending explicit photos to minor

A Town of Elmira woman faces charges for allegedly sending explicit photos to a 14-year-old boy. The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Anamaria E. Milazzo after a school resource officer at GST BOCES received a complaint about indecent material involving the minor. Investigators learned... Read More.

Sayre Borough to host e-recycling event

If you’re looking to get rid of old electronics, Sayre Borough will host an e-recycling event Saturday from 8-11 a.m. in the South Lehigh Avenue municipal parking lot, across from the police station. You must register ahead of time. Forms are available on the borough’s... Read More.

NEB Lady Panthers state runner-up

A remarkable showing for Northeast Bradford softball came to an end Friday, with the team finishing second in the state. The Lady Panthers fell12-2 in the PIAA Class A state championship to Union Area, which started strong with six runs in the first inning. Northeast’s road to... Read More.

Street Painting Festival colors up downtown Elmira

Elmira showed its creativity Saturday with the Street Painting Festival, welcoming many local artists to create their own chalk masterpieces in the downtown. The colorful event also featured a variety of live music on Wisner Stage as well as craft and food vendors.  Cash prizes... Read More.

Twin Tiers protesters take part in No Kings movement

Protesters made their voices heard across the Twin Tiers Saturday as part of the No Kings National Day of Defiance movement. Area rallies including Horseheads, Athens Township, Owego, and Mansfield voiced opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies since taking office. National organizers called for protesters to keep their events... Read More.