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Police Make Two Arrests in Murder of Corning Man

Tuesday, June 21 by WEBO Radio

The New York State Police and the Corning Police have made two arrests in connection with the death of Clark VanEtten, of Corning. VanEtten was found dead in his apartment on Saturday morning June 18th. Arrested were Marland Brooks, 38, of Elmira and Samantha Smith, 28,... Read More.

Revised Owego-Apalachin School District Budget Vote is Today

Tuesday, June 21 by WEBO Radio

Voters in the Owego-Apalachin School District will head to the polls Tuesday to vote on a revised school budget. The district budget failed by 30 votes back in May. The revised proposal cuts an additional $67,000 from overall spending and decreases the original tax levy increase... Read More.

O-A Graduates Ranked First in Region for College Readiness

Tuesday, June 21 by WEBO Radio

State Education’s new category puts OFA grads first in the region when it comes to “Aspirational Performance,” while graduation numbers show OA near the head of the class, too OWEGO – When New York state released its latest round of education statistics earlier this week,... Read More.

NYSEG to Inspect 17,000 Wood Poles

Tuesday, June 21 by WEBO Radio

Starting this week, NYSEG will begin the inspection of its 4,600 miles of transmission lines and more than 17,000 wood poles for decay and other damage. This week work will begin on NYSEG transmission rights of way in the company’s Lancaster and Lockport divisions and... Read More.

Senator Schumer Issues Statement on the Australian Helicopter Purchase

Tuesday, June 21 by WEBO Radio

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer has made a Statement about the Announcement of the Australian Navy purchasing Helicopters that will be manufactured at Lockheed Martin’s Owego facility. From U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer: U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer released the following statement after the announcement that the... Read More.

Type O Negative Blood Supply Drops to Critically Low Levels

Tuesday, June 21 by WEBO Radio

The supply of type O negative blood at the American Red Cross has dropped to critically low levels. Type O negative blood is always in high demand because it can be transfused to patients with any blood type, especially in emergency situations. Type O negative donors... Read More.

Red Bull Racing Faces Uncertain Future

Monday, June 20 by WEBO Radio

Red Bull Racing has issued a statement that they are fully committed to complete the 2011 Nascar season, and that they are 'seeking investors' for 2012. Reports earlier today had Red Bull leaving Nascar at the end of this season. Red Bull owns two cars, driven... Read More.

Australia to Purchase U.S. Navy’s MH-60R Helicopter from Lockheed Partnership

Monday, June 20 by WEBO Radio

The U.S. Navy today announced the Commonwealth of Australia has selected the MH-60R SEAHAWK® helicopter for a fleet of 24 new-generation naval combat aircraft. The Commonwealth will acquire the helicopters with associated training and logistical support via the U.S. Government’s Foreign Military Sales program. The Team... Read More.

O-A Board of Education Addresses Misinformation on the School Budget

Monday, June 20 by WEBO Radio

From the Owego Apalachin Board of Education (David Barton, president; Gene Cvik, vice president; John Crosby; Lee Dunham; Linda Frisbie; John Gatto; and, Becky Goodrich): Much has been said and written by residents about this year’s Owego Apalachin school budget and Board of Education. We... Read More.

Denny Hamlin Wins Sprint Cup Race in Michigan

Sunday, June 19 by WEBO Radio

From MRN, by Pete Pistone : Denny Hamlin made it back-to-back trips to Victory Lane in the Heluva Good Sour Cream Dips 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday and scored his first win of the 2011 Sprint Cup Series season. Hamlin outran Matt Kenseth in... Read More.

Strawberry Festival Parade Starts at 10AM Today!!!!

Saturday, June 18 by WEBO Radio

The Owego Strawberry Festival continues this morning with the Festval Parade starting at 10AM. The Festival continues through 6PM today. The Parade will feature the "Hit Men," an award winning Drum and Bugle Corp from Rochester, NY. Other great bands include the Penn Dixie Band,... Read More.

WEBO's Weekend Nascar Broadcast Schedule

Saturday, June 18 by WEBO Radio

On Saturday, WEBO will provide live coverage of the Alliance Truck Parts 250 Nationwide Series race from Michigan International Speedway. Nationwide coverage starts at 3:15 p.m. Saturday. Brad Keselowski is the defending winner. The MRN broadcast from Brooklyn, Mich., will be anchored by Barney Hall and... Read More.