OFA Ladies’ Lacrosse Falls in State Quarterfinals

A great season for the Owego Free Academy ladies' lacrosse team was ended in the Class C quarterfinals this weekend when Skaneateles beat OFA 17-2. The Section 3 champion Lakers scored four goals in the first five minutes of the game at Ithaca High... Read More.

Black Bear Spotted in Endicott

Endicott Police were called to multiple reports of a black bear roaming the streets on Saturday. The bear was first spotted near Dunkin Donuts on Main Street before traveling to the parking lot of Gault Toyota. It eventually made its way from the Town... Read More.

Two Cabins Burglarized in Bradford County

Two cabins in Franklin Township in Bradford County have been burglarized and State Police out of Towanda are investigating. The two cabins on Allen's Pond Lane had their windows smashed and multiple items were stolen from the inside and outside the cabins. The properties... Read More.

Trooper’s Death Results in First Degree Murder Charges

A New York State Trooper was struck and killed by a motorist on Thursday afternoon, and state police are now saying that he was hit intentionally. Trooper Christopher Skinner was struck by 60-year-old Almond Upton of Melrose, Florida, and Upton is now being charged... Read More.

Former Fire Treasurer Admits to Stealing Thousands

The former treasurer of the Glen Aubrey Fire Company admitted on Thursday to stealing thousands from the department. 58-year-old Terry Gow pleaded guilty to third-degree grand larceny in Broome County Court. She admitted to taking about $58,000 between December of 2008 and December of... Read More.

Chenango Man Allegedly Stole from Parents

A Chenango man was arrested Thursday for allegedly stealing items from his parents' home and pawning them. 34-year-old Matthew Aton was arrested by Broome County Sheriff's deputies after his mother reported that he had stolen her property.He admitted to stealing a tablet and a... Read More.

Affordable Housing Coming to Towanda

The Community Alliance Church of Monroeton will be creating affordable housing in Towanda using $760,000 in Pennsylvania state funding. The project will renovate the church-owned three-story building at 421 Main Street in Towanda. Final plans for the project have not been finalized, but four... Read More.

Broome County Sees Tax Shortfall

Broome County has experienced a $2.5 million sales tax shortfall, and county leaders are citing limits on unemployment benefits and delayed gas drilling as possible reasons for the issue. Officials have announced new measures as they look to keep the county budget on track,... Read More.

Charges for Towanda Man

A Towanda man is facing charges of simple assault and harassment. 30-year-old Justin Brown was allegedly involved in a physical altercation with a woman in an apartment on Bridge Street in Towanda Borough. The victim claimed that Brown struck her multiple times. She had... Read More.

New Name Bidding for Family Court Judge Seat

A lawyer out of Broome County has announced his candidacy for the open family court judge seat. Republican Stephen Cornwell practices family law for the Supreme Court, with ten years of experience in family court, criminal, and Supreme Court. He will be among the... Read More.

Corning Native Named Scripps Co-Champion

The Scripps National Spelling Bee saw a Corning eighth-grader crowned as one of its champions. Sriram Hathwar was one of 12 contestants to make it to the finals of the competition, eventually making it to the final two. The competition ran out of words,... Read More.