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Greek Yogurt To Be Added To School Menus

Tuesday, July 9 by WEBO Radio

There will be a new addition to school lunch menus across New York State in September: Greek yogurt. The initiative is part of a USDA pilot program being launched in four states: New York, Tennessee, Idaho, and Arizona. The goal is to see if... Read More.

Tioga Downs Sees Record Crowds On The Fourth

Tuesday, July 9 by WEBO Radio

The largest Fourth of July crowd in Tioga Downs history made its way to the casino and racetrack in Nichols to watch harness racing and one of the area's largest fireworks shows last Thursday. 8,549 people, the 10th largest attendance in Tioga Downs history,... Read More.

WEBO Sports Schedule for July 8th through July 14th

Monday, July 8 by WEBO Radio

News Radio WEBO Sports Schedule for Monday, July 8 through Sunday, July 14: Saturday, July 13 at 3:00 PM - NASCAR Nationwide Series: CNBC Prime's "The Profit" 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (PRN) Sunday, July 14 at 12:00 PM - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Camping... Read More.

Jimmie Johnson Wins Daytona 400

Monday, July 8 by WEBO Radio

By: Dustin Long - MRN DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The message, Jimmie Johnson said after his dominant victory Saturday night at Daytona, wasn’t significant. There’s only one restrictor-plate race in the 10-race Chase so no need to read too much into his run. When one adds... Read More.

Construction Work Begins On Route 17's Exit 64 In Owego

Monday, July 8 by WEBO Radio

Construction work begins today at Exit 64 in Owego, off of State Route 17. The westbound exit and entrance closed this morning. Construction work will replace the bridge deck over Route 17 between the exit and Route 434 on Lackawanna Avenue. ... Read More.

Lightning Causes Home Fire On Airport Road

Monday, July 8 by WEBO Radio

Fire crews spent several hours at a home on Airport Road after lightning struck and ignited a fire. The fire broke out around 7 p.m. on Sunday. Seven fire companies including Choconut Center, Prospect Terrace, East Main, Chenango, and Endwell along with... Read More.

Prison Break Foiled At Elmira Correctional

Monday, July 8 by WEBO Radio

A complex and detailed escape plot was prevented by officers at the Elmira Correctional Facility over the weekend. The State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association say several inmates were planning some sort of disruption in the facility over the holiday weekend, with intentions... Read More.

Meth Lab Busted In Southport

Monday, July 8 by WEBO Radio

Two people have been arrested for cooking methamphetamine inside their home in the presence of children. The Chemung County Sheriff 's Office searched a home at 1778 Pennsylvania Avenue in the town of Southport around 5:30 Saturday morning after getting a tip. ... Read More.

Fireworks Complaint Leads To Drug Arrest

Monday, July 8 by WEBO Radio

Binghamton police officers were dispatched to a routine complaint over the weekend. While on scene at 9 Eaton Place, they heard fireworks coming from outside the building. They found 44-year-old Joaquin Molina-Cartagena (Cart-ay-nya), of Binghamton, setting them off. It turns out... Read More.

JC Mayor Deemie To Run For Another Term

Monday, July 8 by WEBO Radio

Johnson City Mayor Greg Deemie announced he will be running for another term. Deemie has been serving as mayor of Johnson City for the past year and a half. He was appointed to the position by the Village Board after Dennis Hannon... Read More.

Heavy Rains Brings Flood Conditions To New York

Wednesday, July 3 by WEBO Radio

The last several days of rain have led to widespread flooding across New York State, with plenty happening right here in the Southern Tier. Tuesday morning, the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich was the latest area to get flooded. At this time, the status... Read More.

Owego's Hickories Park Closed Due To Flood Threat

Wednesday, July 3 by WEBO Radio

In Owego, the town has closed Hickories Park due to the threat of flooding. it will remain closed until further notice. As of this morning, river water was up above the drainage tubes going underneath the entrance to the park, but the... Read More.