WEBO Radio, Author at MyHometownToday.com

Merger Still Possible for Chenango Valley & Chenango Forks

Thursday, March 7 by WEBO Radio

Chenango Forks and Chenango Valley School Districts continue to look into the possibility of a merger. The districts have held a merger study, which has consisted of six different meetings. Tuesday night, the third meeting took place, and it was a busy one. The... Read More.

Water Rate Increase Approved in Johnson City

Thursday, March 7 by WEBO Radio

Johnson City trustees have approved a water rate increase which will take effect next month. The water rate in Johnson City has been a flat rate for the past seven years, and many officials believe it has led to a mounting debt of almost... Read More.

Greenman Senior Center May Be Re-Purposed

Thursday, March 7 by WEBO Radio

The empty Greenman Senior Center in Binghamton could be bought and re-purposed. The building has been vacant since the heating and cooling system collapsed in the Fall of 2011. On Monday, the City Council passed a resolution to sell the building to "Opportunities for... Read More.

Elmira Police Investigating Shooting & Related Gas Leak

Wednesday, March 6 by WEBO Radio

It was an unusual series of events. Elmira Police officers were called to a home on the 400 block of West Second Street around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, where two people had reportedly been shot. One gunshot victim transported themselves to a local hospital.... Read More.

Barton Man Arrested for Harassment

Wednesday, March 6 by WEBO Radio

Tioga County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a Barton man. 26-year-old Joshua Vanderpool of Old Barton Road was arrested on Friday and charged with Harassment according to a press release. This charge resulted from a domestic incident where Vanderpool allegedly punched the victim several... Read More.

Motocross Track Draws Crowd to Town Board meeting

Wednesday, March 6 by WEBO Radio

A debate over a motocross track drew a full crowd to the Owego Town Board meeting. For nearly two hours Tuesday, residents headed to the microphone during the public comment period over whether trustees will issue the track a special permit. The owner... Read More.

State Assembly Approves Minimum Wage Increase

Wednesday, March 6 by WEBO Radio

The New York State Assembly has approved a minimum wage increase. The plan would pay minimum wage workers $9 an hour. Assembly Speaker, Democrat Sheldon Silver touted the measure Tuesday as a top priority for lawmakers. Silver joined members of the... Read More.

Local Companies Affected by Sequester Cuts

Wednesday, March 6 by WEBO Radio

The federal government's $85 billion in spending cuts may soon be felt close to home. Local defense companies in particular may be severely impacted by the cuts, as half of the $85 billion comes as slashes to military and defense spending. BAE Systems, a... Read More.

Candor Man Arrested for Threatening EMS Personnel

Tuesday, March 5 by WEBO Radio

The Tioga County Sheriff's Office is reporting an incident involving emergency medical responders in Candor. 44-year-old James Rice of Stowell Avenue in Candor was arrested after he allegedly threatened Candor EMS personnel with a knife after a disagreement. The incident happened on Sunday February,... Read More.

Newark Valley Man Arrested

Tuesday, March 5 by WEBO Radio

A Newark Valley man has been arrested for holding a woman against her will, and endangering the welfare of a child. 27-year-old Randy Cottrill Jr. was arrested by Tioga County Sheriff's Deputies after allegedly disabling the residence’s telephone while a female subject attempted to dial... Read More.

Endicott Man Arrested on Rape and Robbery Charges

Tuesday, March 5 by WEBO Radio

An Endicott man has been arrested following an attempted rape and robbery investigation. Members of the Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 33-year-old Futahi Hampton of Exchange Street in Endicott following an investigation Sunday night. The Sheriff's Office responded to the area of 3 Delaware... Read More.

Three Arrested in Binghamton Drug Bust

Tuesday, March 5 by WEBO Radio

A drug bust in Binghamton over the weekend results in the arrest of three men. 31-year-old Kenneth Washington, 39-year-old Kenneth Graham, and 19-year-old Diamond Santana were arrested on Friday after a no-knock search warrant at 32 Edwards Street in Binghamton. The Broome County Special Investigations... Read More.