Norwich Update: Further Details Emerge

We are continuing to follow the bizarre story of the 11-year-old girl in Norwich who was allegedly murdered last week.The Chenango County Sheriff’s office says they’ve arrested the girl’s mother, 38-year-old Mandy Martinez, but the charges are completely unrelated to her daughter’s... Read More.

Fugitive Arrested in Tioga County

30-year-old Ryan Taylor of Lockwood was arrested by the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office as a Fugitive from Justice for an active warrant from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Taylor was arraigned and was remanded to the Tioga County Jail where he awaits extradition to Pennsylvania.

Binghamton Man Gets Five Years Probation for Grand Larceny

A Binghamton man has been sentenced to 5 years probation for writing checks from an elderly person’s account. Garo Kachadourian (Catch-A-door-ee-anne) was convicted of grand larceny in December. As part of his sentence, he was required to pay $13,000 in restitution. The Chenango County... Read More.

Senator Akshar Announces Library Grants

New York State Senator Fred Akshar announced on Wednesday that 24 libraries throughout the 52nd District will each receive $6,000 in funding, totaling $150,000. The money will be used for year-round children's programs, book purchases and technology upgrades.It was made available through the BOOKS... Read More.

Owego Village Attorney to Write OPD Elimination Proposal

After Owego village voters turned down two propositions by the village board last week, the Village Board has now authorized the Village attorney to write a proposal dissolving the Village police department. Last week's referendum sought to eliminate the village court system, and convert... Read More.

Abandoned Baby Found in Elmira

Elmira Police responded to the 600 block of Walnut Street around 1 PM on Tuesday. Neighbors found a female infant, alive, in a plastic bag in a garbage bag. She was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Diligent police work... Read More.

Bus Fire Closes Interstate 81

A tour bus fire closed Interstate 88 in Sydney Tuesday morning between exits 10 and 12. The road was closed at about 6AM and was reopened around noon. Police say no one was injured, and that the fire was caused by engine trouble. ... Read More.

Senator Akshar Announces Grant to Area Libraries

State Senator Fred Akshar is expected to announce changes to his BOOKS reading program that will result in $150,000 in library books and program funding for 24 libraries across the 52nd Senate District. Akshar is also expected to announce details of a $100,000 grant... Read More.

Rest in Peace Glen Campbell

This article was posted on this web site in October 2012. Rest in Peace Glen.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I had the privilege of being in the audience for last night's Glen Campbell concert in Ithaca.Glen has only a few more stops in his Goodbye Tour before his retirement... Read More.

Tioga County Sheriff Investigating Owego Stabbing

Early Monday morning, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office investigated a stabbing in Owego. 24-year-old Andrew Tucker of Owego allegedly entered an apartment on Front Street and assaulted the male occupant with a knife. Tucker was arrested and charged with felony burglary and assault charges.... Read More.

New Details Emerge in Death of Norwich Eleven Year Old

New details are emerging on the relationship between the two men charged in the murder of 11-year old Jacelyn O'Connor.Chenango County District Attorney Joseph McBride says that the two men arrested and charged with the girl’s death are a couple. 36-year-old James Brower... Read More.

Broome County State of Emergency Lifted

The state of emergency declared in Broome County after the recent flooding has been lifted. The state of emergency has been in effect since July 24th due to heavy rain and flooding along the Choconut Creek, primarily affecting the Town of Vestal.