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“Shed the Meds’ Event Held in Waverly

Monday, August 14 by MyHometownToday

Senator Fred Akshar joined local community leaders and law enforcement for a “Shed the Meds” prescription turn-in event on Saturday at the Waverly Village Office. Volunteers collected over 34 pounds of prescription medication, with an estimated street value of over $5,000 worth of opioids.In... Read More.

Federal Reserve Report Calls Binghamton Region ‘Stable’

Monday, August 14 by MyHometownToday

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York recently reviewed data from the bureau of labor statistics for areas around the state including the Southern Tier. The results are that the Greater Binghamton Region has seen little-to-no growth in the past year. However, researchers... Read More.

‘Megaton’ Stonie Sets Record in Spiedie Eating Contest

Monday, August 14 by MyHometownToday

The Chicken Spiedie Eating Championship was held in the pouring rain at Tioga Downs on Saturday, although the rain didn't dampen the competitors. Spiedie eating world record holder, Matt "Megatoad" Stonie beat his own record by eating 25 and a half spiedies and... Read More.

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Practice Rounds Begin at Dick’s Sporting Goods Open

Monday, August 14 by MyHometownToday

After much anticipation, practice rounds finally begin today for the Dick’s Sporting Good’s Open at En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott. Practice Rounds continue into Tuesday, with a Pro-Am on Wednesday and Thursday. The First Round begins Friday, with Bon Jovi performing Friday... Read More.

WEBO Sports Roundup – August 14, 2017

Monday, August 14 by MyHometownToday

The Rumble Ponies had a difficult weekend in Akron, splitting a double header on Friday losing a makeup game 2-1 and winning the second game 6-1. On Saturday, they were shut out 1-0. Then on Sunday the rumble Ponies were again shut out by... Read More.

Identity of Susquehanna River Drowning Victim Released

Sunday, August 13 by MyHometownToday

Authorities have released the identity of the man who died after a fishing accident in the Susquehanna River near the Ouaquaga Bridge in the Town of Colesville Wednesday evening. 56-year-old Joseph Kapral Jr. of Albion, NY was pronounced dead at the scene, according to... Read More.

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NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on Cause of Bradford County Airplane Crash

Sunday, August 13 by MyHometownToday

A preliminary report was released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Thursday about the fatal plane crash in Bradford County that happened last month.Authorities said Scott Wilcox crashed a single-engine Zodiac plane approximately three miles from the Bradford County Airport. Officials said... Read More.

Aaron Powell Granted new trial

Sunday, August 13 by MyHometownToday

An appeals court has granted a new trial for a man convicted in the 2013 double murder of his estranged wife and her friend in Binghamton. On Thursday, Aaron Powell was granted a new trial in a decision by the New York State Supreme Court... Read More.

Broome County Announced Program to Fight Opioid Epidemic

Sunday, August 13 by MyHometownToday

Broome County officials have announced a new program to help fight the opioid epidemic.County Executive Jason Garner joined other local leaders Thursday to outline the Peer Response team. Certified peer advocates with the Addiction center of Broome County will work with local law... Read More.

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Newark Valley Football coach Brian Sherwood to Retire

Sunday, August 13 by MyHometownToday

Newark Valley’s Brian Sherwood, coach of the reigning Class C football champions, has retired over the off-season and Tom Hardenstein will take over the team this season. Hardenstein had been the defensive coordinator.

Broome County Deputies Make Successful Water Rescue

Thursday, August 10 by MyHometownToday

Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a water rescue in Ouaquaga Lake around 7 o’clock last night. Authorities say a man was rescued and brought back to shore. He is being treated for a medical emergency. The Sheriff's Office says it happened near... Read More.

Elmira Baby Had Been Outside for Three Days

Thursday, August 10 by MyHometownToday

Elmira Police are now saying that the 8-month-old baby, abandoned in a trash bag outside an Elmira home, had been there for three days. The baby’s mother, 17-year-old Harriette Hoyt of Sayre has been arrested and charged with attempted murder. Court documents claim that... Read More.

Author: MyHometownToday

“Shed the Meds’ Event Held in Waverly

Federal Reserve Report Calls Binghamton Region ‘Stable’

‘Megaton’ Stonie Sets Record in Spiedie Eating Contest

Practice Rounds Begin at Dick’s Sporting Goods Open

WEBO Sports Roundup – August 14, 2017

Identity of Susquehanna River Drowning Victim Released

NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on Cause of Bradford County Airplane Crash

Aaron Powell Granted new trial

Broome County Announced Program to Fight Opioid Epidemic

Newark Valley Football coach Brian Sherwood to Retire

Broome County Deputies Make Successful Water Rescue

Elmira Baby Had Been Outside for Three Days

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