Owego will hire a part-time police chief

The Village of Owego Board of Trustees will move forward with hiring a part-time police chief after they formally accepted the retirement of current full-time police chief Karen Vinti at their meeting last night. Vinti's last day will be June 19 and the... Read More.

OACSD to hold budget info sessions tonight and Thursday

The Owego-Apalachin School District will hold the first of their two budget information meetings tonight at the Apalachin Elementary School. Superintendent Corey Green will present the particulars of the district's proposed budget for next school year beginning at 6pm at AES. Residents are invited... Read More.

Sauerbrey named to new NYSAC committee

Tioga County's Legislative Chairperson has been named to a new committee to provide support to women involved in county government. Martha Sauerbrey was one of six women named to the new Women's Leadership Council for the New York State Association of Counties, or NYSAC.... Read More.

Tioga Downs to hold 10th annual Derby Fest Saturday

Tioga Downs will begin their 12th season of harness racing this Saturday. Once again, the first day of racing will coincide with the annual running of the Kentucky Derby. Opening day at Tioga Downs will feature giveaways, a $1,000 Derby Dream Bet, a... Read More.

Another homicide reported in Binghamton

Binghamton Police are investigating another homicide in the city. 24-year-old Tyquan Gumbs of Binghamton was shot dead behind a house on Fayette Street around 8:30pm Friday. Police say he was shot multiple times by an unidentified assailant just down the street from NYSEG... Read More.

Giraffe calf named at Animal Adventure Park

Tajiri. That is the name announced today for April the Giraffe's male calf at Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville. Tajiri means "hope" in Swahili and was selected by the giraffe's zookeepers after online voting elected to let them come up with the name. Votes... Read More.

Village of Owego Board Meeting tonight

The Village of Owego Board of Trustees are expected to continue discussions about budget-saving measures at their meeting tonight. At their last meeting, the board discussed dissolving the village court next year, changing the elected clerk/treasurer position to appointed, and making the village police... Read More.

Work on Lake Street scheduled to begin May 8

We are one week away from the start of the water project that will close Lake Street in Owego for several months. Work is expected to begin next Monday on the project that will replace the more than 100-year-old water and sewer pipes under... Read More.

Free Campaign Finance Seminar will be held May 17

Tioga County Board of Elections will host a Campaign Finance Seminar sponsored by the New York State Board of Elections from 9am to noon at the county Office Building on Main Street in Owego. The date is Wednesday, May 17. The local board of... Read More.

TC Chamber on WEBO Wednesday

The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce will host their annual golf tournament on Friday, May 19 at Catatonk Golf Club. All chamber members are invited to participate in this year's 13th-annual Tioga Chamber Open. The cost is $320 per team for the captain... Read More.