Fourth Harris trial begins

The fourth murder trial for Cal Harris began Thursday in Schoharie County Court with opening statements and the first witness for the prosecution.District Attorney Kirk Martin said in his opening statement that Harris was a controlling husband, made several death threats to his wife, and... Read More.

OFA student close to breaking state lifting record

An Owego Free Academy student unofficially broke a state lifting record last week. Junior Lindsay Field dead-lifted 385 pounds - 82 more than the state record of 303 pounds for her age - at an event at Norwich High School over spring break. She is going... Read More.

Marathon Maple Festival is this weekend

The 2016 Marathon Maple Festival is this weekend. This is the 46th annual Maple Festival and the list of activities and events keeps growing.Festivities include:-Pancake eating contest-Wood carving-Plays-A number of live musical acts-Much more!For a complete list of activities and times,... Read More.

Fourth Murder Trial of Cal Harris Begins Today

The fourth murder trial of Cal Harris will begin today. The trial begins just three days after Harris waived his right to a trial by jury. The defense and prosecution will now argue the case in front of Judge Richard Mott who will then... Read More.

New Addiction Recovery Initiative in Broome County

Details on a new opioid addiction recovery initiative in Broome County were announced yesterday. Broome County has partnered with Fairview Recovery Services, United Health Services, the Broome Opioid Addiction Council, and the Broome County Sheriff's Office to roll out the recently announced Sheriff Assisted... Read More.

Waverly CSD Submits Proposal for $1.1 Million Grant

The Waverly Central School District has finalized a grant application which will hopefully bring $1.1 Million to the district to make necessary technology upgrades. In a meeting yesterday, the Waverly School Board approved their application to receive money through New York's Smart Schools Bond... Read More.

OA School District Tests Water for Lead and Copper

Owego-Apalachin is the most recent school district in our area to release the results of water testing. The district tested for the presence of copper and lead in sources of drinking and cooking water throughout all four district buildings including the transportation facility. The... Read More.

Polling Place Changes in Northern Tioga County

Polling places in Newark Valley and Berkshire have been moved for the upcoming election. Voting will now be held in Berkshire at the Berkshire Town Hall on Railroad Avenue. In Newark Valley, voting will now be conducted in the Nobel Room of the Newark... Read More.

Monroeton Man Arrested for Booby-Trap, Incendiary Device

A Monroeton man has been arrested after authorities were notified of a booby-trapped recreational vehicle. Authorities arrested 27-year-old James Taylor after a neighbor went to see if Taylor had borrowed a tool of his. When the neighbor walked around Taylor's recreational vehicle, he noticed... Read More.

Senator Akshar opens online survey for area residents

Senator Fred Akshar announced the release of an online survey to learn more about voter concerns. Though the Senator continues to tour the district, he says, "There's always more I can learn."   Senator Akshar has just concluded a series of eight pop-up events throughout the... Read More.