Former Broome-Tioga BOCES employee facing charges

A former Broome-Tioga BOCES employee is facing misdemeanor charges after an investigation into inappropriate conduct with a BOCES student. On Wednesday, November 12, the Broome County Sheriff’s Office received a referral from the New York State Child Abuse Hotline regarding inappropriate conduct between a juvenile... Read More.

Fire damages home in Elmira

A fire damaged a home in the City of Elmira on Tuesday afternoon. According to WENY-TV, the fire occurred at around 3:30 p.m. on the 1300 block of Pratt Street in the city. The road was blocked off while firefighters worked to put out the fire. The... Read More.
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Tioga County Legislature elects Monell as chair for 2026

The Tioga County Legislature held their First Special and Organizational Meeting of 2026 on Friday, January 2. During the meeting, Legislators unanimously elected Tracy Monell to serve as Chair of the Tioga County Legislature for the 2026 term. As Chair of the Legislature, Legislator Monell... Read More.
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Towanda man sentenced for assaulting officers

A Towanda man was recently sentenced for assaulting officers assisting in a Children and Youth Services investigation. According to the Bradford County District Attorney's Office, 19-year-old Tyrese A. Ford was sentenced to a minimum of 153 days to a maximum of 23 months and 29... Read More.

Free income tax preparation available in New York

Free income tax preparation for New York state residents is now available. The program is provided by Tioga County AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers. The Waverly Historical Museum is hosting the Tax-Aide program again this year. Reservations for your February, March or April appointment can be made by... Read More.
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Athens man gets 3 to 15 years for drug crimes

An Athens man will spend years in state prison for several drug charges. According to the Bradford County District Attorney's Office, 43-year-old Eric Derrig was sentenced to three to 15 years for the crimes of driving under the influence of meth and marijuana, possession of... Read More.

Fire destroys house in Van Etten

A Van Etten home was destroyed by a fire on New Year's Day. The fire started at around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday on Murray Street in Van Etten. No one was home at the time of the fire, but several pets were lost in the blaze. The... Read More.

Chemung Speedrome up for sale

The historic Chemung Speedrome is up for sale. According to a Facebook post, the local track is looking for someone to buy or lease the property. The Chemung Speedrome had been leased out for the past seven years. The previous operator has moved on to a... Read More.