Today is Budget Vote Day

Tuesday is Budget Vote Day for all school districts in New York, including those in Tioga County. Besides the budget vote, residents in each of the county's six school districts will be asked to elect board members and purchase or lease new school buses. Budget... Read More.

NY lawmakers considering “textalyzer” bill

New York lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow police to check a driver's phone at the scene of an accident to determine if the driver had been talking or texting on their mobile device before the crash. While police say it would... Read More.

Sayre teacher accused of injuring student in class

An elementary teacher in the Sayre School District is accused of injuring a student in a classroom incident. 47-year-old Stephen Parks is accused of picking up a student in a seat and then dropping that student to the floor, which caused unspecified injuries to... Read More.

JC man charged with stabbing dog and dog’s owner

A Johnson City man is facing charges after police say he stabbed a dog and then the dog's owner yesterday. Police accuse 47-year-old Samuel Lambert of stabbing the victim's dog earlier in the afternoon, which led to an altercation that resulted in the man... Read More.

Details on Lake Street Project from Suez Water

Lake Street in Owego is closed today as the project to replace the water and gas pipes has begun. It is projected to last for five months, but the sidewalks and businesses along the street will remain open through the work. No parking... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin Budget Info for Tuesday

Voters in the Owego-Apalachin District will be asked to consider a proposed spending plan of $45.9 million for the 2017-2018 school year. The budget contains a property tax increase of 1.05 percent, which is below the district's nine-year average of 1.23 percent - the... Read More.

Candor Budget Info for Tuesday

The Candor School District will ask voters to consider an $18.8 million budget for next year, which includes a property tax levy increase of 3.84 percent. Voting will be held from noon to 9pm in the High School Auditorium. The district's budget newsletter is... Read More.

Newark Valley Budget Info for Tuesday

In Newark Valley, district residents will vote from noon to 8pm in the High School Auditorium on a $25.9 million budget proposal for next school year. The spending plan would raise the property tax levy by 1.58 percent. Besides the budget, bus purchase, and... Read More.

Spencer-Van Etten Budget Info for Tuesday

In Spencer-Van Etten, district residents will vote on a proposed $22.2 million budget for next school year. It includes a 0.81 percent increase to the property tax levy. The district will also ask voters to approve the purchase of three buses. Voting will be... Read More.

Tioga Budget Info for Tuesday

The Tioga Central School District will ask voters to consider an $18.5 million spending plan for next year, which includes a slight property tax levy increase of 0.15 percent. Besides the budget, residents will also vote on propositions to purchase two new school buses... Read More.

Waverly Budget Info for Tuesday

The Waverly School District will ask residents to consider a proposed spending plan of $31.6 million, which calls for a property tax levy increase of 2.99 percent. This year's plan would keep district facilities free for community use and keep staffing levels the same.... Read More.