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Tioga County Sheriff’s Office is Re-Accredited

Thursday, June 14 by WEBO Radio

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has been successfully re-accredited by New York State. The Office has been accredited since 1998. The patrol division was commended for their performance in the process. The re-accreditation is undergone every five years.

USA Network Filming ‘The Sinner’ in Johnson City & Owego

Thursday, June 14 by WEBO Radio

A production crew was in town Wednesday filming for the "The Sinner" television show on USA Network. It stars Jessica Biel, Christopher Abbott and Bill Pullman. It's about a woman who acts out in rage but doesn't know why. A crew from California filmed scenes in parts of... Read More.

Multiple Candidates in Union-Endicott Town Supervisor Race

Thursday, June 14 by WEBO Radio

Quite a few candidates have come forward to run for Union Town Supervisor since current town supervisor Rose Sotak announced she will not be seeking re-election. Democrat Rick Materese, and Republican Ken Del Bianco join Republicans Frank Bertoni and Dennis Ede, along with Democrat Frank Palmisano for Union’s top... Read More.

Cuomo Leads Cynthia Nixon in Sienna College Poll

Thursday, June 14 by WEBO Radio

A Sienna College poll released yesterday has Governor Andrew Cuomo leading his Republican challenger by 56-37. Cuomo, who is being challenged by actress Cynthia Nixon for the Democratic nomination, leads Nixon 61-26 among Democrats. The poll also showed that Nixon leads Dutchess County Executive Molinari by 11 points,... Read More.

Two Fatalities in Colesville Crash

Wednesday, June 13 by WEBO Radio

Two people were killed in a Colesville crash Tuesday evening. According to the Broome County Sheriff’s office a collision involving a truck and a car happened at the intersection of Sanitaria Springs Road, North Road, and Colesville Road. A man and a woman were killed. They were the only occupants... Read More.

Traffic Stop Leads to Meth Arrest

Wednesday, June 13 by WEBO Radio

A traffic stop in Binghamton early Monday morning resulted in the arrest of a Great Bend, Pennsylvania man. 30-year-old Brent Birtch had a suspended New York State driver’s license. During the stop, Birtch tried to conceal a baggie between the center console and the driver’s seat. It... Read More.

Domestic Incident Results in Strangulation and Assault Charges

Wednesday, June 13 by WEBO Radio

Early Saturday morning, the New York State Police in Ithaca responded to a report of a domestic dispute. 34-year-old David Rath of Groton is alleged to have strangled and struck the victim’s head against a piece of furniture. The suspect was charged with felony Strangulation and misdemeanor Assault. Rath... Read More.

Cortland Man Arrested for Robbery and Arson

Wednesday, June 13 by WEBO Radio

Monday evening, New York State Troopers were dispatched to the Walmart in Cortlandville for a larceny where the suspect had fled on a bicycle. A short time later, troopers were called to a fire that was believed to have been set deliberately at the Dunkin Donuts in... Read More.

Traffic Stop Reveals Man with 28 Suspensions

Wednesday, June 13 by WEBO Radio

A Syracuse man was arrested Monday morning by the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office for felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation following a traffic stop on Route 13 in the town of Cortlandville. 38-year-old Todd P. LeRoux was stopped for operating a truck with an uncovered load. Upon investigation, LeRoux was... Read More.

Street Closings for the Strawberry Festival

Wednesday, June 13 by WEBO Radio

In preparation for the Strawberry Festival, Owego motorists in certain areas will need to have their vehicles moved from the street by 1:00 AM this Saturday. The streets are:  Lake Street  Court Street (including Court Street Parking Lot)  Spencer Avenue  Chestnut Street  Temple Street  Central Avenue  Park Street  Fox Street from McMaster Street... Read More.

Cuomo Campaigning for ‘Red Flag Protection Bill’

Tuesday, June 12 by WEBO Radio

Governor Andrew Cuomo has started a statewide campaign to pass legislation entitled the Red Flag Protection Bill. The bill seeks to prevent certain individuals from obtaining firearms. Those individuals would be determined by the courts and would be judged to have potential to cause serious harm to themselves or... Read More.

Chenango County Murder Trial Delayed

Tuesday, June 12 by WEBO Radio

A Chenango County man, accused of the murder of his adopted son, will have his trial delayed until November. Ernest Franklin of Mount Upton is accused of killing his disabled son and then setting fire to the house to cover up the crime. The delay is intended... Read More.