Domestic Violence Awareness Day Marked

Tioga County Health and Human Services employees wore purple last Thursday for Domestic Violence Awareness day. Employees also raised money to support A New Hope Center, a non-profit organization in Owego providing support and counseling for victims of domestic violence. Every year over 4.7... Read More.

Tioga Bank Collecting Coats Through November 17th

Tioga State Bank, along with Moreton Cleaners, is once again collecting gently used coats. Even a slight drop in body temperature can result in a lower heart rate, loss of coordination and confusion. Adults lose the ability to work effectively, and children find it... Read More.

Drug Take Back Event Set for Saturday

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the National Drug Take Back Event on Saturday. The event will be held at CASA-Trinity, in the Old Depot Building across from the Owego Agway. The event will be held from 10 til 2... Read More.

Syracuse Murder Suspect Arrested in Broome County

A murder suspect in Syracuse has been taken into custody in Broome County. On Friday, 26-year-old Hanza Muhammad of North Syracuse was taken into police custody after his vehicle was located on Route 81 South in the Town of Dickinson.Police say Muhammad is... Read More.

Rollover Crash Linked to DWI

Cortland County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 1 car rollover crash on Route 41 near Elm Street Extension in the Town of Cortlandville Saturday. Officers say they found Lisa Soshinsky to be the operator and sole occupant of the vehicle.They say Soshinsky had gone... Read More.

Brackney Inn Seriously Damaged by Fire

Firefighters responded to a large fire at the Brackney Inn, in Susquehanna County Friday afternoon. Police say an upstairs tenant reported a fire in his apartment and ran to the restaurant for help.The tenant then attempted to grab a fire extinguisher, but was not... Read More.

Owego Elementary has Fire Safety Demonstration

Students from Owego Elementary School got a chance to see a fire safety demonstration Friday.A demonstration was put on Friday afternoon by Campville Fire Captain Lee Dunham, to show why it's important to keep doors in your home closed at night in case of... Read More.

Cuomo Signs Health Legislation for Volunteer Firefighters

Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation to deliver health care benefits to volunteer firefighters across New York State who have been diagnosed with certain cancers. Right now, volunteer firefighters are eligible for accidental disability and death benefits through Workers' Compensation if they are injured... Read More.

October Is Domestic Violence Month

October is domestic violence awareness month and in effort to spread the message A New Hope Center held its 3rd annual 'Purple Pooches on Parade' on Sunday.People and pets dressed in purple to help raise awareness. A New Hope Center provides services to help... Read More.

Lupardo and Akshar Receive William T. Smith Award

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Fred Akshar were each presented the William T. Smith Award on Monday during the annual New York State Highway Safety Conference in Niagara Falls. The two representatives from Broome County were recognized for their contributions to the STOP-DWI effort... Read More.

STEAMfest 2017 Details Coming Thursday

The Expanded Learning Network of Broome and Tioga Counties will announce details of STEAMfest 2017 this Thursday at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. This event will feature dozens of interactive stations where young people can learn about STEAM careers through hands-on activities.... Read More.

Grocery Home Delivery Comes to Ithaca

Starting October 24th, Wegmans and CVS customers in Ithaca will be able to have their groceries delivered right to their door. The delivery area will cover 28,000 households. The service is also launched in Binghamton a month ago.