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Pennsylvania DEP Investigating Gas Well Incident

Wednesday, January 26 by WEBO Radio

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is investigating a blowout at a Marcellus Shale gas well site in Tioga County, PA. The incident occurred during the hydraulic fracturing process on January 17th. The well is located in the Tioga State Forest. 21,000 gallons of fracturing... Read More.

Vestal School District Considering Cuts to Athletic and Academic Programs

Wednesday, January 26 by WEBO Radio

About 200 parents and students attended a public meeting at the Vestal Middle School last night regarding possible program cuts for budget reasons. The district is considering the elimination of five teaching position, as well as cuts to the sports programs in 7th and 8th... Read More.

Sayre Man Pleads Not Guilty to Assault of Infant

Wednesday, January 26 by WEBO Radio

Ryan Michael Plouse, 21, of Sayre has waived his right of arraignment in a Tuesday Bradford County Court appearance, effectively pleading not guilty. He is facing charges as a result of injuries sustained by a 10 week old girl, who had symptoms consistent with shaken... Read More.

Subway Restaurant Robbed in Union

Wednesday, January 26 by WEBO Radio

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery which was reported to have occurred at the Subway restaurant at 2900 North St. in the Town of Union at about 8:15pm. The suspect is described as a white male around six feet tall and... Read More.

Charity Offers Financial Assistance for Breast Cancer MRIs

Wednesday, January 26 by WEBO Radio

A new charity is offering to pay for doctor ordered breast MRIs for women who are not covered by insurance or cannot afford them. The Mary Lukacs MRI Fund is named for a Pulteney resident, who died of breast cancer at the age of 50... Read More.

Maine-Endwell High Students Participating in Network Science Competition

Wednesday, January 26 by WEBO Radio

Several Maine-Endwell High School students are taking part in an international competition on Network Science, sponsored by the National Science Foundation through a grant awarded to Binghamton University. Hiroki Sayama of Binghamton University, visiting scholar Jin Akaishi, and graduate student Benjamin Bush, are mentoring the... Read More.

Pentagon Cuts $6.9 Billion by Delaying the Lockheed F-35

Wednesday, January 26 by WEBO Radio

The Pentagon is delaying the purchase of 124 F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin in an effort reduce the Pentagon budget. The multi year impact of the delays is $6.9 billion. The Pentagon plans to request 32 aircraft in 2012, down from a planned 45. Further reductions... Read More.

Owego Little League Announces Player Registration Dates

Wednesday, January 26 by WEBO Radio

Owego Little League President Ken Winters has announced several key dates in this year's Owego Little League calendar. Player Registration will be held Saturday, January 29th and Saturday, February 5th, from 10AM to 2PM, and Tuesday, February 8th, from 6PM to 8PM, at Owego Central... Read More.

Water Damages Sayre Hotel & Union-Endicott School

Wednesday, January 26 by WEBO Radio

The Best Western Grand Victorian Inn in Sayre was damaged Tuesday morning by a broken sprinkler valve. Water damaged the lobby, kitchen, and bar area. Sayre firefighters responded to alarms triggered by the sprinkler and assisted the hotel in preventing further damage. The cause of the sprinkler... Read More.

Seton Hall Defeats Syracuse 90 – 68

Tuesday, January 25 by WEBO Radio

Seton Hall defeated Syracuse 90 - 68 in a runaway at the Dome. It was the third straight loss for the Orange. The Pirates, coming off three straight losses, started the game making their first seven shots; they made 7 of 11 three pointers in... Read More.

Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Sensors Receives US Navy Contract

Tuesday, January 25 by WEBO Radio

Lockheed Martin and partner Sikorsky Aircraft have won a US Navy contract worth $1.4 billion. The joint venture, Maritime Helicopter Support Company, will provide parts and repair services for the H-60 Seahawk helicopter fleet. Lockheed's Mission Systems and Sensors division in Owego will be the primary... Read More.

Brittany Rando, Rachel Merrill Leads Owego Over Chenango Forks

Tuesday, January 25 by WEBO Radio

Brittany Rando and Rachel Merrill led Owego in a 43 - 36 win over Chenango Forks in a girls basketball game Monday evening. The win brought Owego to 6 wins and 2 losses in Southern Tier Athletic Conference play. Rando had 19 points and 5... Read More.