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Tioga Central Senior Student Killed in Motocross Accident, Crisis Team on Call

Tuesday, June 2 by MyHometownToday

A candlelight vigil was held Monday night at the high school football field for classmates, teachers, friends, families and relatives to pay respects to Tioga Central senior student Mason Booser who died Sunday in a motocross accident. Hundreds attended the informal gathering. Booser had planned... Read More.

Owego Free Academy Planning for In-Person Outdoor Graduation at Valvo Stadium

Tuesday, June 2 by MyHometownToday

A letter from Owego-Apalachin Superintendent Corey Green: "We have created plans to celebrate many of our end of year events in accordance with current state social distancing guidelines. This includes having created multiple plans for the Owego Free Academy Class of 2020 graduation, with... Read More.

Vestal Police Chief Explains Town’s State of Emergency Amid George Floyd Marches

Tuesday, June 2 by MyHometownToday

Vestal police Chief John Butler has issued this news release in response to questions about why the town supervisor issued a state of emergency amid marches this weekend in wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, where a police officer has been... Read More.

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Apalachin’s Astronaut Hurley Makes Space History as SpaceX Commander

Monday, June 1 by MyHometownToday

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft is launched from Launch Complex 39A on NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 mission to the International Space Station with NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley onboard, Saturday, May 30,... Read More.

New York OK’S Dentist Offices to Reopen Starting Monday with COVID Precautions

Monday, June 1 by MyHometownToday

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced New York dentists can reopen statewide on Monday. Dentists' offices will be subject to state guidance on best practices for safety and social distancing. Cuomo also updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.... Read More.

Constituents Can Register for Sen. Akshar’s Upcoming Online Town Hall Meetings

Monday, June 1 by MyHometownToday

Sen. Fred Akshar, of the 52nd District, will be taking his Town Hall Meetings online to talk issues with local leaders and constituents. While the coronavirus public health crisis has prevented in-person town hall meetings, Akshar will partner with local elected officials to hold socially... Read More.

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Didn’t See This Coming, Cuomo Pauses Phase 2 Openings, Snubs County Officials

Friday, May 29 by MyHometownToday

Instead of directly telling county leaders across the state that the long-awaited Phase 2 reopening scheduled for today has been put on pause, Gov. Andrew Cuomo went on the radio yesterday and surprised everyone with the announcement that the eight-county Southern Tier region that... Read More.

Apalachin Astronaut Hurley’s Historic SpaceX Mission Reset for 3:22 p.m. Saturday

Friday, May 29 by MyHometownToday

NASA and SpaceX scrubbed Wednesday’s launch attempt of the Demo-2 flight test to the International Space Station due to unfavorable weather conditions around Launch Complex 39A at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Launch has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 30, at 3:22 p.m.... Read More.

Summer Recreation Programs, Shelter Rentals, Pool Shuttered in Town of Vestal

Friday, May 29 by MyHometownToday

The Town of Vestal will be abiding by the directives from NYS Governor Cuomo’s office relating to Covid-19. The Town of Vestal offices will be open by appointment only, NO walk-ins will be honored. Anyone entering a Town building will be required to wear... Read More.

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Owego-Apalachin School Board and Budget Vote Only By Absentee Ballots

Thursday, May 28 by MyHometownToday

The Governor ordered that the June 9 Budget and Board Election be held by absentee voting only. Consequently, the Owego-Apalachin School District has been engaged in due diligence to administer the budget process accordingly. Is it important to note that Owego Apalachin does not... Read More.

State Police: 11 Tioga County Businesses Checked, No Alcohol Sales to Minors

Thursday, May 28 by MyHometownToday

On May 23, New York State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative in Tioga County. Eleven retail establishments were checked and all were found to be in compliance and did not sell alcohol to an underage operative. The following establishments were checked: Dandy Mini Mart –... Read More.

Update: Tioga County Staying the Course Toward Full Reopening in late June

Thursday, May 28 by MyHometownToday

We plan to have all businesses back to operating by June 26th. Never has it been more important than right now for the Southern Tier to “stay the course.” All non-essential businesses were shut-down as of March 20th; by April 26th a plan for phased... Read More.

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Tioga Central Senior Student Killed in Motocross Accident, Crisis Team on Call

Owego Free Academy Planning for In-Person Outdoor Graduation at Valvo Stadium

Vestal Police Chief Explains Town’s State of Emergency Amid George Floyd Marches

Apalachin’s Astronaut Hurley Makes Space History as SpaceX Commander

New York OK’S Dentist Offices to Reopen Starting Monday with COVID Precautions

Constituents Can Register for Sen. Akshar’s Upcoming Online Town Hall Meetings

Didn’t See This Coming, Cuomo Pauses Phase 2 Openings, Snubs County Officials

Apalachin Astronaut Hurley’s Historic SpaceX Mission Reset for 3:22 p.m. Saturday

Summer Recreation Programs, Shelter Rentals, Pool Shuttered in Town of Vestal

Owego-Apalachin School Board and Budget Vote Only By Absentee Ballots

State Police: 11 Tioga County Businesses Checked, No Alcohol Sales to Minors

Update: Tioga County Staying the Course Toward Full Reopening in late June

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