WEBO Radio, Author at MyHometownToday.com

Festival of Lights Set for December 7th

Thursday, November 29 by WEBO Radio

The Village of Owego has scheduled the annual Lights on the River Festival for Friday, December 7th from 4PM to 9PM. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM from Draper Park. Court Street Bridge, Park Street and Front Street from Church Street to... Read More.

Tioga County Legislature to Honor Institute for Advancement Participants

Thursday, November 29 by WEBO Radio

The Tioga County Legislature will honor the 2018 Institute for Advancement participants on December 5th at 1PM. The Institute was formed after a county analysis determined that 40% of all County employees are currently retirement eligible, 100% of essential employees are currently retirement eligible... Read More.

Anthony Brindisi Prevails in 22nd Congressional District Race

Thursday, November 29 by WEBO Radio

Anthony Brindisi has defeated Representative Claudia Tenney in the race for the 22nd Congressional District. Although the ballot count has not been fully completed. The remaining ballots would not allow Tenney to prevail. Representative Tenney conceded the race in an email sent yesterday afternoon.... Read More.

Fatal Fire Ruled Accidental

Thursday, November 29 by WEBO Radio

Tioga County fire investigators have ruled a fatal fire in Barton as accidental, though no specific cause was determined. The 71-year-old resident of the home on Ridge Road was found in the home several hours after the fire was extinguished.

Construction Begins on Canal Plaza Project

Thursday, November 29 by WEBO Radio

Construction has begun on the $20.5 million Canal Plaza project in Binghamton. The affordable housing development will deliver 48 apartments and new commercial space to Binghamton’s North Side. The property is currently a brownfield. Canal Plaza will provide housing to low-, very low- and... Read More.

State Trooper Fatally Injured in Line of Duty Accident

Wednesday, November 28 by WEBO Radio

A New York State Trooper died yesterday in a line of duty motor vehicle accident. 36-year-old Jeremy VanNostrand was reporting to work in his personal vehicle, when he was rear-ended by a box truck. He was waiting to turn into the State Police barracks... Read More.

Senator Akshar Conducting Survey on New Pistol Permit Legislation

Wednesday, November 28 by WEBO Radio

State Senator Fred Akshar is conducting a survey related to new legislation that would require anyone applying for or renewing a pistol permit to consent to having their social media accounts and search engine history reviewed by police as part of the mandatory background... Read More.

UHS Receives Grant for Diabetic Vision Screening Equipment

Wednesday, November 28 by WEBO Radio

United Health services has received a $139,000 grant from Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield to bring in new diabetic vision screening equipment to the UHS Primary Care Centers. Vision loss is a major side effect of diabetes, but early detection and treatment can prevent vision... Read More.

Vestal Middle School to Host Broome County Mathalon

Wednesday, November 28 by WEBO Radio

The Vestal Middle School will be hosting the 2018 Broome County Mathalon. The event for sixth graders will test the math skills of about 90 participants. This year’s competition will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 1st at the Vestal Middle School on... Read More.

Three People Seriously Injured in Head-On DWI Crash

Tuesday, November 27 by WEBO Radio

Three people were seriously injured in a head-on DWI crash in Newfield. On Sunday at about 7PM, 27-year-old Andrew Sampson of Horseheads crossed the double line on Shaffer Road and struck a Ford Fusion. The three people in the Fusion were airlifted to Upstate... Read More.

Two Pedestrians Struck Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Tuesday, November 27 by WEBO Radio

There were two pedestrians struck by vehicles over the Thanksgiving weekend. On Friday at about 9:13PM, 58-year-old Robert Lowe was crossing Upper Front Street in the Town of Chenango, when he was struck by a vehicle. Lowe was transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital and... Read More.

Guilty Plea Entered in Endwell Drug Case

Tuesday, November 27 by WEBO Radio

47-year-old Peter C. Ruff has entered a guilty plea last week to a five-count indictment against him for a drug arrest in Endwell. Ruff had been charged with three counts of felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and two misdemeanors. According to the... Read More.