School Delays for Wednesday, March 4
The following area school districts are operating on a two-hour delay today (Wednesday, March 4):
Athens
Sayre
Epiphany
Canton
Towanda
Troy
Wyalusing
Northern Tier Career Center
Spencer-Van Etten
Author: Pat McDonald
Waverly residents charged after allegedly abandoning kittens
Three Waverly residents are facing charges after they allegedly abandoned numerous kittens.
According to the Tioga County Sheriff's Office, three kittens were intentionally dropped off on the side of Ellis Creek Road on Feb. 23.
Following an investigation, 42-year-old Jessica L. Travis was charged with four... Read More.
Berkshire man behind bars after high-speed chase
A 36-year-old Berkshire man is behind bars after he led police on a high-speed chase that ended in the Susquehanna River.
According to court documents, David R. Keener was charged by Sayre Police with felony counts of aggravated assault, one count of evading arrest, fleeing... Read More.
Middle School teams to compete in Scholarship Challenge this weekend
Middle school teams will hit the Sayre Theatre stage for the 46th annual FCCB Scholarship Challenge this week.
Teams from Athens, Northeast Bradford, Sayre, Spencer-Van Etten, Tioga, Waverly, Wellsboro and Wyalusing will compete in the middle school bracket on Saturday.
The finals are set for the... Read More.
Retired Binghamton firefighter announces run for NY State Senate
Mike Bolles, a retired Binghamton firefighter-paramedic and 22-year US Army veteran, today formally announced his candidacy for the 52nd State Senate District in the 2026 election. The District is comprised of all of Cortland and Tompkins counties and parts of Broome County, setting up a challenge... Read More.
Elmira Civil War Prison Camp to begin Visitors Center project next month
The Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp has officially selected Edger Enterprises Inc as the construction partner for its highly anticipated new Visitor Center, marking a significant milestone in the preservation and expansion of the historic site.
The Elmira Civil War Visitor Center... Read More.
Annual Owego Strawberry Festival set for June 18-20
Planning is underway for this year’s 44th Annual Owego Strawberry Festival, taking place on June 19 and 20 in downtown Owego.
The event kicks off on Thursday, June 18, with a timed 5K Walk and Run at Hickories Park in Owego.
As organizers move quickly to... Read More.
School closings and delays for Tuesday, March 3
The following area school districts are closed on Tuesday due to weather conditions:
Athens (Flexible Instruction Day)
Sayre
Epiphany
Canton
Northeast Bradford
Northern Tier Career Center
Troy (Flexible Instruction)
Southern Tioga (Virtual instruction)
Wyalusing (Flexible Instruction Day)
Wellsboro
The following area school districts are operating on a two-hour delay on Tuesday due to weather conditions:
Northern... Read More.
Owego punches ticket to Scholarship Challenge finals
Owego Free Academy earned a trip to the Scholarship Challenge finals with a pair of wins on Saturday.
The Owego team beat Elmira in the first round, while Northeast Bradford took down Spencer-Van Etten.
With a spot in the finals on the line, Connor Sipe answered... Read More.
Towanda couple sentenced for stealing thousands from Dandy
A Bradford County couple was recently sentenced for stealing thousands of dollars from a store in Towanda.
According to the Bradford County District Attorney's Office, 40-year-old Robert A. Sparks and 31-year-old Alyssa L. Sparks were sentenced for felony theft charges.
Alyssa Sparks was sentenced to 30... Read More.
Several national chains coming to Broome County
Several national restaurant chains are coming to the Southern Tier.
Chick-fil-a, Crumbl Cookie, Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Wing Stop all have plans to open locations in the Binghamton area.
Chick-fil-a will have two locations in the region. One will be in Vestal and the other will... Read More.
Johnson City man facing charges after hit-and-run in Vestal
A Johnson City man is facing several felony charges after a hit-and-run incident that injured two women in Vestal.
According to Vestal Police, 30-year-old Andrew T. Weiskopff has been charged with two counts of assault in the first degree, two counts of assault in the... Read More.
