Ontario Man Arrested After Sideswiping State Police Cruiser

Friday evening New York State Police arrested 39-year-old Sandip Nijjar from Bramton, Ontario, Canada on Route 81 northbound. Niijar is alleged to have sideswiped a police cruiser with his tractor trailer, narrowly missing the Trooper himself. A description of the trailer was passed to... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin To Offer Competitive Swimming Program

Owego Apalachin varsity swimming coach Jason Westervelt and his coaching staff will be offering competitive swimming instruction to all Owego Apalachin Central School District students. Enrollment is free; students must have some swimming knowledge and possess the ability to float on their front and... Read More.

Incumbents Dominate Tuesday’s Election Results

Election Results:In Tioga County- The Owego Town Supervisor job goes to Republican incumbent Don Castellucci Jr, defeating hard fought Democrat Cecilia Menhennett.Owego Town Board seats stay with Republican incumbents Craig Jochum and Dean Morgan defeating challenger Rich Purtell.Owego Town Highway Supervisor will... Read More.

Smoke Causes Voting Location Change

The smell of smoke inside the Mormon Church of Latter Day Saints in Vestal caused a late change to the voting location for District 19. Voting was changed to the Jewish Community Center on Clubhouse road. The incident occurred about 3:30PM. Firefighters were working... Read More.

Underage Enforcement Check Uncovers Only One Violation

On November 3rd, the New York State Police, New York State Liquor Authority, and Endicott Police Department conducted an Underage Drinker Identification Enforcement check. They targeted convenience stores that sold alcoholic beverages in the Towns of Union, Maine, Dickinson and the Villages of... Read More.

Tioga County Public Health Offering Free Flu Shots

The Tioga County Public Health has a limited supply of free flu shots available for Tioga County residents over the age of three who do not have health insurance coverage. Individuals must get their flu shot every year to ensure they are protected against... Read More.

Tioga Downs Hotel Officially Open for Business

Tioga Downs has announced that their new hotel is officially open for business. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for Friday, December 1st.A ribbon cutting is scheduled for 1 p.m., followed by a reception with food and beverages, and tours of the new... Read More.

Jury Selection Complete in Weapons Case

Jury selection was completed Monday in the Broome County trial of 64-year-old Ramadan Abdullah. Last June. State and local police seized a large number of weapons from a Town of Union storage unit. Abdullah is charged with fifteen counts of Criminal Possession of a... Read More.

Missing Cortland Woman an Assault Victim in Nevada

A missing Cortland woman, has been found in Nevada. 25-year-old Mary Helms Bartholomew met 23-year-old Jon Wesley Turner, of Elmira online. The pair spent about two weeks in Las Vegas, then got into a fight at a motel in Beatty, Nevada. Turner is alleged... Read More.