Pat McDonald, Author at MyHometownToday.com

Blackjack player wins $75,000 at Tioga Downs Casino

Tuesday, December 5 by Pat McDonald

NICHOLS – One lucky player took home the top prize of $75,000 in a big blackjack tournament at Tioga Downs Casino Resort on Sunday afternoon. Ricky Chan emerged as the final table chip leader after 20 hands, outlasting a field of 60 entrants who had... Read More.

Ithaca man sentenced to 12 1/2 years in federal prison for attempted enticement of child

Wednesday, November 29 by Pat McDonald

SYRACUSE – Joseph Swansbrough, 34, of Ithaca New York, was sentenced today to 150 months (12 1/2 years) in federal prison for attempting to entice and coerce a minor to engage in sexual activity, according to United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Craig... Read More.

Tioga Downs awards $1.5 million to nonprofits on Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, November 28 by Pat McDonald

NICHOLS – The Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation awarded $1.5 million in grants to 100 local non-profit organizations throughout the Southern Tier on this year’s Giving Tuesday. Grant recipients were announced during an evening awards ceremony at Tioga Downs Casino Resort, where non-profit organizations from... Read More.

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Tioga County Public Health Department: Check your smoke alarms!

Tuesday, November 28 by Pat McDonald

The Tioga County Public Health Department is reminding residents to check their smoke alarms. According to a press release from the health department, properly installed and maintained smoke alarms play an important role in reducing injury and death from house fires. Smoke travels fast during... Read More.

Owego to host third annual Sibley hoops tournament this weekend

Monday, November 27 by Pat McDonald

OWEGO -- For 50 years Charlie Sibley coached, guided, inspired and mentored youngsters from Tioga County. On Aug. 24, 2020, he passed away from complications due to a stroke. A stalwart in the basketball world, and well-respected among his peers, Sibley illustrated the selfless... Read More.

Spaghetti dinner and basket auction to benefit Tioga Downs horsemen

Tuesday, November 21 by Pat McDonald

The Nichols Fire Department along with Town and Village of Nichols officials are hosting a spaghetti dinner and basket raffle with all proceeds going to the Tioga Downs horsemen who lost their horses in the recent fire. The event will be held on Sunday, December... Read More.

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PennDOT provides winter driving advice, motorists urged to avoid unnecessary travel

Monday, November 20 by Pat McDonald

MONTOURSVILLE -- With the winter weather forecasted for north central Pennsylvania tomorrow, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel. For those who need to travel during winter storms, the department reminds motorists to “Know Before You Go” by checking... Read More.

PETA: Tioga Downs arson suspect will face animal cruelty charges

Thursday, November 16 by Pat McDonald

NICHOLS -- The suspect in the arson fire at Tioga Downs that killed 30 horses and destroyed a barn could be facing additional charges, according to a press release from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals organization. Thirty-two-year-old Athens resident Boyd H. Fenton... Read More.

Dandy, Williams Auto Group donate over $50,000 to Guthrie Breast Care Fund

Wednesday, November 15 by Pat McDonald

SAYRE -- Guthrie welcomed representatives from Dandy and Williams Auto Group to Robert Packer Hospital on Wednesday, Nov.15, as the organization accepted over $50,000 in donations following two recent breast cancer awareness campaigns. Funds raised during October’s Dandy “Pink Cups for a Cure” and Williams Auto Group “Drive... Read More.

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Tioga Downs mourns loss of 30 horses, will create memorial in their honor

Tuesday, November 14 by Pat McDonald

NICHOLS -- A private burial for the over two-dozen racehorses that died in an early morning arson fire at Tioga Downs Casino Resort last week is nearing a somber conclusion, with the racetrack actively working on establishing a dedicated memorial that will stand as... Read More.

Owego Apalachin Central School District introduces exciting new River Hawks imagery

Monday, November 13 by Pat McDonald

OWEGO -- The Owego Apalachin Central School District has unveiled some of its new River Hawks mascot imagery. According to a press release from the school district, the River Hawks' logo features the majestic head of an osprey, adorned with the school district’s traditional red... Read More.

Athens man arrested for allegedly starting Tioga Downs stable fire, police confirm over two dozen horses killed

Thursday, November 9 by Pat McDonald

NICHOLS – The fire that destroyed a horse stable and killed a large number of horses at Tioga Downs on Thursday morning has been determined to be an act of arson, according to the New York State Police. Firefighters and law enforcement responded to a... Read More.

Author: Pat McDonald

Blackjack player wins $75,000 at Tioga Downs Casino

Ithaca man sentenced to 12 1/2 years in federal prison for attempted enticement of child

Tioga Downs awards $1.5 million to nonprofits on Giving Tuesday

Tioga County Public Health Department: Check your smoke alarms!

Owego to host third annual Sibley hoops tournament this weekend

Spaghetti dinner and basket auction to benefit Tioga Downs horsemen

PennDOT provides winter driving advice, motorists urged to avoid unnecessary travel

PETA: Tioga Downs arson suspect will face animal cruelty charges

Tioga Downs mourns loss of 30 horses, will create memorial in their honor

Owego Apalachin Central School District introduces exciting new River Hawks imagery

Athens man arrested for allegedly starting Tioga Downs stable fire, police confirm over two dozen horses killed

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