WEBO Radio, Author at MyHometownToday.com

One Dead in ATV/Pickup Collission

Monday, June 18 by WEBO Radio

One man has died following a collision between a pickup truck and an ATV in the Town of McDonough in Chenango County. 35-year-old Craig Gray died after he entered Corbin Road from a driveway and was struck by the truck. The investigation is continuing.

Brackney Inn Destroyed by Fire

Monday, June 18 by WEBO Radio

For the second time in as many years, The Brackney Inn has caught fire. Last October the Inn suffered a catastrophic fire. They’ve been renovating and recovering ever since in an effort to rebuild. Just as renovations were set to finish, The Brackney Inn, in Susquehanna County... Read More.

Woman Arrested for Sale of Percocet Pills

Monday, June 18 by WEBO Radio

The Waverly Police have made a felony drug arrest on Friday following an investigation into illegal narcotic sales. 53-year-old Kay Madelin Liana of Waverly was charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. The charges related to the sale of Percocet pills. Liana was arraigned in Village of Waverly... Read More.

Waverly Police Arrest Fugitive

Monday, June 18 by WEBO Radio

The Waverly Police arrested a fugitive from justice on Saturday. 23-year-old Eric Edward Estes was arrested at about 3:10 AM at an apartment in Waverly. Estes was located in a closet in the apartment. He was wanted in Pennsylvania as a parole absconder. The original offense... Read More.

Doris B. Scott Bandshell To Be Rededicated

Monday, June 18 by WEBO Radio

On the Fourth of July, the Doris B. Scott Memorial bandshell in Hickories Park in Owego will be rededicated. Major funding for the bandshell was obtained by the late Senator Thomas Libous, the family of Doris B. Scott, and the Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation. Following the rededication,... Read More.

Tioga County Selects Vendor for new Mobile Dental Vehicle

Monday, June 18 by WEBO Radio

Tioga County has announced that Medical Coaches of Oneonta has been selected to build the new Tioga Mobile Dental Vehicle. Multiple proposals were received and evaluated. It was determined that Medical Coaches’ proposal best met the needs of the County. Tioga Mobile Dental Program has served over 10,000... Read More.

Tornados Confirmed in Pennsylvania

Sunday, June 17 by WEBO Radio

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Bradford County Wendesday night at about 8PM. The tornado heavily damaged several homes in Franklin Township. The damage was centered in the Route 414 and 514 area. There were no injuries reported. Further south, an EF-2... Read More.

Final Prep Being Made for Strawberry Festival

Sunday, June 17 by WEBO Radio

The village of Owego is completing final preparations for the 38th annual Strawberry Festival this weekend. The festival begins this afternoon with the Miss Strawberry Pageant at 5pm, Strawberry Shake 5k at 6:15, Wine and Beer Tasting, Stone Senate playing the main stage on the south lawn of the Court... Read More.

Chemung County’s Captain Douglas Hooper Retires

Sunday, June 17 by WEBO Radio

Later this morning, the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement personnel will bid farewell to Captain Douglas Houper, who is retiring from the Sheriff’s Office after 27 years of service. Captain Houper began his career with the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office in 1991 as a Correction... Read More.

Broome County Announces Small Business Lending Program

Sunday, June 17 by WEBO Radio

Broome County has announced a new small business lending program. The program, called the Broome BR+E Fund is designed to stimulate creation and expansion of small businesses, as well as retain and/or create jobs in Broome County. Eligible businesses may finance up to 90% of a project’s cost not to... Read More.

Victims of Colesville Accident Identified

Thursday, June 14 by WEBO Radio

Broome County officials have released more information on Tuesday evening’s fatal accident in Colesville. The investigation determined that a GMC pickup truck was travelling west on Colesville Road, when a Subaru entered the intersection for an unknown reason and was struck by the pickup. The pickup hit the... Read More.

No Injuries in Vestal Apartment Building Fire

Thursday, June 14 by WEBO Radio

Authorities responded to the scene of a fire on Front Street in Vestal Wednesday night. The fire started in the kitchen of one apartment in a 3 apartment building. The fire was put out around 7 p.m. One person was in the apartment when the fire began, and got out safely. Vestal... Read More.