$200K Grant to Help Build Park in Bradford Co.

Pennsylvania has announced a $200,000 grant that will help pay for the construction of a park to honor veterans from Bradford County. The Bradford County Veterans Memorial Park is planned for Towanda. Organizers say the state grant is just part of the $500,000 they need... Read More.

New Broome County STOP-DWI Coordinator

The Broome County STOP-DWI program has a new coordinator. County Executive Barbara Fiala announced Monday that Chris Marion has been hired as the program’s new coordinator, replacing the retired Jim May. Marion last served as a legislative assistant to the Broome County Legislature. He also currently... Read More.

Woman Accused of Attempting to Defraud Charity

An Elmira woman has been charged with attempting to defraud a charity. 49-year-old Carmen Vasquez is facing a charge of attempted petit larceny, a misdemeanor. Elmira Police say the woman signed up five children, who do not exist, to receive gifts from the Arctic League... Read More.

"Suspicious" Fire at Waverly Car Lot

Waverly Police are investigating what they are calling a suspicious fire at a used car dealership over the weekend. The fire damaged 16 cars at World Class Auto on Route 17C in the village. Police say the flames broke out just before 3am Sunday. No one... Read More.

Communities that Care Blood Drive Wednesday

The American Red Cross will hold their annual Communities that Care Blood Drive in Owego Wednesday. The drive will be held from 11:30am to 6:30pm at the Owego Treadway Inn. It is sponsored by News Radio, WEBO. The Red Cross is aiming for 125 donations this... Read More.

Team USA, D'Amigo, Lose to Canada Monday

Canada got some revenge with a 4-1 semifinal win over Team USA – and Johnson City native Jerry D’Amigo – in the World Junior Hockey Championships Monday in Buffalo. D’Amigo and his American teammates were looking for a repeat of last year’s World Juniors Championship... Read More.

Hinchey to Announce Contracts at Lockheed Martin

Congressman Maurice Hinchey will be in Owego Tuesday to announce two new contracts for Lockheed Martin. The U.S. Navy contracts will call for the company to develop new technology for the H-60 helicopter program. Hinchey’s office says they should help Lockheed Martin sustain jobs at... Read More.

West Elmira Police Chief Injured in Crash

A Chemung County police chief was injured when his patrol car was struck in an intersection Monday. The sheriff’s office says West Elmira Police Chief Peter Michalko was struck in the driver’s side door around 7:30am at the intersection of Water Street and the Demarest... Read More.

Teen Fights with Police at BHS, Faces Felony Charges

A Binghamton high school student is facing two felonies, accused of fighting with police officers at the school Monday during a dispute. 16-year-old Gabriel Gonzalez has been charged with two counts of felony assault, a misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. He was... Read More.

Cuomo, Staff, Agree to Pay Cuts

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced that he is cutting his own salary. In an effort to show how serious he is about curbing the state’s spending, the governor announced a plan Monday to cut his $179,000 salary by 5 percent, or nearly $9,000. Cuomo... Read More.

Report: Chemung Co. Economy Going Up

The economy is on its way up in Chemung County, according to a report released this week. The Southern Tier Economic Growth report is forecasting continued growth in the county thanks to the booming natural gas industry over the border in Pennsylvania’s Bradford County. The natural... Read More.

Convicted Sayre Man Accused Again of DUI

A Sayre man who was convicted of killing his passenger in a crash while driving drunk five years ago has been arrested again for DWI. 25-year-old Trevor Bennett was taken into custody by Sayre Police this week after they say he was driving 60 miles... Read More.