U-E Education Foundation Innovations Announces Grants for 2011-12

The Union-Endicott Education Foundation has announced its Innovations Grant recipients for 2011-2012. UEEF will be sponsoring nine exciting and creative educational projects totaling over $9,500. These teacher designed experiences encompass students from elementary to high school and numerous subject areas. For more information on the UEEF, visit... Read More.

NWS Issues Flash Flood Advisory

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for northwestern Broome County, southwestern Chenango County, and east central Tioga County until 900 PM EDT. At 505 PM EDT... Doppler radar indicated heavy rain was falling and will result in... Read More.

Four Arrested In Owego After Traffic Stop

The New York State Police have arrested four people as a result of a traffic stop in Owego. Zachary Herman, 19, of Newark Valley, Kaitlynn Mack, 19, of Endicott, and Cody Vaughn, 19, of Endicott, were charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration. Joshua Cottrill, 20, of Endicott,... Read More.

Apalachin Man Rescued from Woods

Anthony Malarkey, 20, of Apalachin is safe after losing his way in the woods near Lily Hill Road. Malarkey's ATV overheated at about dark, and he tried to push the vehicle along. However, he became lost after darkness fell. Malarkey called 911 at about midnight, and his... Read More.

Three Arrested in Burglary of Waverly Church

On Tuesday morning, Waverly police responded to a report of burglary at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in the Village of Waverly. Police located three suspects inside the church. All three were located “sleeping” in the basement area of the church. Arrested were Neil Wasinski, 19,... Read More.

Update: Apalachin Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident which occurred at the intersection of Hooper Road and Watson Blvd. in the Town of Union just before 8:00pm this evening. The accident involved two vehicles, a 2000 Suzuki sport-type motorcycle and a... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin School Budget Has Been Approved

The Owego-Apalachin School Budget has passed by a margin of 168 votes. The final tally was: YES - 989 (54.6%) NO - 821 (45.5%) Owego voters provided the votes needed for approval, passing the budget by a 629-416 margin. Apalachin voters, however, defeated the budget with 405 NO votes,... Read More.

Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident in Endwell

A collision between a motorcycle and an SUV in Endwell took the life of the motorcyclist. The accident occurred at about 8PM Tuesday at the intersection of Hooper Road and Watson Boulevard. The man who died has not been identified. He was 24 years old and... Read More.

Teen Arrested Following Motel Dispute

On Friday, the New York State Police arrested Cody Troccoli, 17, of Montrose for felony charges of Criminal Mischief and Attempted Assault. Troccoli is alleged to have broken a motel lobby window with his elbow and attempted to burn the motel desk clerk with a... Read More.

Waverly Man Arrested for Violating Probation

Michael Hendrickson Jr., 26, of Waverly was arrested in Owego on Monday for violating his felony probation for a burglary charge. He was remanded to the Tioga County Jail and is to appear in Tioga County Court.

Strawberry Festival 2011 Awards Contest Winners

From Tioga County Tourism: The Strawberry Festival Committee is pleased to announce the 2011 Strawberry Festival Contest Winners: Pie Baking Contest: Adults: 1st Place: Rebekah MacFadden, Apalachin 2nd Place: Melissa Wuerthner, Owego Children: 1st Place: Nicole Canfield, Owego Eleven entries were submitted. The first place winners each received a $50 gift certificate... Read More.