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Penn Hospital Employee Charged With Drug Theft

Tuesday, January 15 by WEBO Radio

An employee of a Pennsylvania hospital is accused of stealing and using hospital medication. Pennsylvania State Police say the Personal Care Home of Memorial Hospital in Towanda filed a complaint after narcotics went missing. State police launched an investigation, and say that 25-year old Heather Raezer,... Read More.

Endicott Theater Gets Help to Make Digital Transition

Tuesday, January 15 by WEBO Radio

As independent cinemas across the country struggle to meet the demands of going digital, one discount theater in Endicott will get help, from winning a contest. In March, film companies will stop making film, and in an effort to help save independent cinemas, a group... Read More.

WEBO Sports Schedule for January 15th – 21st

Monday, January 14 by WEBO Radio

Here is the WEBO Sports Schedule for Tuesday, January 15th to Monday, January 21st: Tuesday January 15 at 7:00 PM - High School Basketball (Boys) - Windsor at Owego Free Academy Thursday January 17 at 7:00 PM - Syracuse Basketball's The Jim Boeheim Show Saturday January 19... Read More.

Pedestrian Dead in Binghamton Accident

Monday, January 14 by WEBO Radio

A man is dead after being hit by a vehicle near the Brandywine Highway and Robinson Street. The call came in at approximately 6:30 p.m. Saturday for a pedestrian hit by a vehicle. According to Binghamton Police, 37-year-old Tom Jones was crossing the intersection... Read More.

Two Arrested in Chenango Purse Snatching

Monday, January 14 by WEBO Radio

Two thieves targeting a woman's purse at a local grocery didn't count on two members of the Broome County Sheriff's Department who were also browsing the aisles. The sheriff's office was called at approximately 1:15 p.m. Saturday to the Weis Plaza on Upper Front Street... Read More.

UHS Holds Furniture Sale Fundraiser

Monday, January 14 by WEBO Radio

You may go to UHS for medical services, but it's not the first place you would think of going to for furniture shopping. The UHS warehouse has been holding big sales for nearly 10 years. Families lined up at the door this weekend to buy... Read More.

Public Health Emergency Declared Due to Severe Flu Season

Monday, January 14 by WEBO Radio

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that he has declared a public health emergency for New York in response to the severe flu season affecting the state. According to Cuomo's office, 19,128 flu cases have been reported in New York this flu season. The state... Read More.

Heavy Traffic at Port Crane Gun Show

Monday, January 14 by WEBO Radio

The Port Crane annual gun show saw heavy traffic this weekend. The Port Crane gun show has been running for 10 years, but attendees said they sensed a new attitude this year. After the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, along with several other shootings over... Read More.

Third Cornell Fraternity Has Recognition Revoked Over Hazing

Friday, January 11 by WEBO Radio

A third fraternity at Cornell University has now had its recognition revoked for a hazing incident. A Cornell official said the Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity will no longer be acknowledged by the university for at least four years following a hazing incident that... Read More.

Consumer Confidence Rising in Region

Friday, January 11 by WEBO Radio

Consumers in the Greater Binghamton area--which includes Tioga County--felt the biggest increase in spending confidence in the fourth quarter of 2012 over the rest of New York State's metropolitan areas, according to the latest Siena College survey. Consumer confidence was up about 10% ... Read More.

Town of Union Receives Final Approval on Buyouts

Friday, January 11 by WEBO Radio

The Town of Union has gotten final approval for a buyout program for homes damaged during Tropical Storm Lee. All 176 properties submitted for buyouts were accepted. FEMA will fund 75 percent of the project, estimated to cost nearly $17.5 million. The remaining portion... Read More.

Maine-Endwell Moves Forward with Staff Reductions

Friday, January 11 by WEBO Radio

The Maine-Endwell School District is moving forward with mid-year staff reductions. Thursday, the School Board approved a measure that cuts nine positions. Five cleaning positions were eliminated, as well as two lunchroom positions, a computer services coordinator and a maintenance position. The... Read More.