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Vandals Damage Two Waverly Parks

Wednesday, July 31 by WEBO Radio

Police in Waverly are investigating vandalism over the weekend at two of the village's parks. According to police, vandals kicked in doors to the East Waverly park pavilion and damaged cabinets inside. There was also damage to a shed door and garage door at the... Read More.

Man Arrested For Bilking State Of Unemployment Benefits

Wednesday, July 31 by WEBO Radio

An Endicott man was arrested after police said he bilked the state out of thousands of dollars in unemployment benefits. According to Endicott police, 50-year-old Vincent Wallace received $8,914 in unemployment benefits from November 2011 to October 2012, although he was not entitled... Read More.

Broome Sheriff Requests Public's Help In Thefts From Motor Vehicles

Wednesday, July 31 by WEBO Radio

The Broome County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help as it investigates a string of thefts from motor vehicles. Deputies said suspects have been entering unlocked cars in the Chenango Bridge and Hillcrest areas over the past 10 days and stealing... Read More.

Garbage Truck Strikes Railroad Bridge In Chenango

Wednesday, July 31 by WEBO Radio

A Waste Management garbage truck struck a railroad bridge Tuesday afternoon, causing extensive damage to the bridge. The Broome County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene on Patch Road in the Town of Chenango. The driver of the garbage truck failed to adhere to... Read More.

Victims Of Tragic Helicopter Crash Identified

Wednesday, July 31 by WEBO Radio

Details are still emerging in the tragic crash of a helicopter that left from Tri-Cities Airport in Endicott. Four adults and one child died when the helicopter went down late Saturday in Pennsylvania. The passengers include 3-year-old Noah McKain-Woodland, his father 29-year-old... Read More.

Route 81 Drivers Alert Police To Drunk Driver

Wednesday, July 31 by WEBO Radio

Several people traveling on Interstate 81 on Sunday spotted a possible drunk driver, then one of the citizens took matters into their own hands in order to assist police. Travelers noticed a vehicle driving erratically near the New York and Pennsylvania border on I-81.... Read More.

Two Area Friendly's Restaurants To Close This Week

Wednesday, July 31 by WEBO Radio

One Friendly's restaurant on the Vestal Parkway and another in Johnson City's Oakdale Mall are among several of the franchise's restaurants that will close this week. Three other locations in the Southern Tier, including locations at Front Street in Binghamton, Harry L. Drive in... Read More.

Mayor Ed Arrington Remembered At Memorial Service

Wednesday, July 31 by WEBO Radio

Friends and family gathered yesterday in Owego to remember former Owego Mayor Ed Arrington. He passed away at his home last Wednesday afternoon of a heart attack. Pastor Terry Steenburg presided over the funeral service. Friends remembered Arrington for his willingness... Read More.

Fred Luther Kicks Off Campaign For TC District Attorney

Wednesday, July 31 by WEBO Radio

The single democratic candidate for District Attorney says he is ready to bring a positive change to the office in Tioga County. Fred Luther, attorney for 29 years in Tioga County, is unhappy with how the current district attorney's office is run. ... Read More.

Sayre Man Facing Drug Charges

Wednesday, July 31 by WEBO Radio

A Sayre man is facing drug charges after he was pulled over for driving recklessly in Binghamton. 23-year-old Dustin Onofre of Pleasant Street in Sayre was swerving his BMW across multiple lanes on Route 17 in Binghamton, before he struck a concrete barrier and... Read More.

NY State Could Experience Rising Budget Gaps

Wednesday, July 31 by WEBO Radio

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli reported today that the state could face rising budget gaps if the economy doesn't improve, and the state lets some taxes expire as planned. New York's five-year fiscal outlook expects budget gaps of $2 billion next year and... Read More.

DMV Experiences Computer Glitch

Wednesday, July 31 by WEBO Radio

After Department of Motor Vehicles offices across the state experienced a computer glitch Monday, the problem has been fixed today. The DMV computers reportedly failed to update, hindering the agency's ability to process paperwork. The computers are back up and running smoothly today. According... Read More.