PA admits to murdering toddler

A Pennsylvania man has admitted to murdering a toddler in Bradford County. 28-year-old Jeremiah Cordell of Forksville has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in Bradford County Court as part of a deal with prosecutors. He will be sentenced in June to a minimum of... Read More.

School Budget Vote Results

Voters across New York went to the polls yesterday to vote on school district budgets. All of the proposals in Tioga and Broome Counties were approved by voters. All district voters also approved school bus purchases and many elected new school board members. Here... Read More.

Fallen Owego hero honored in Albany

Fallen hero and Owego native Charles "Charlie" Bilbrey, Jr. was inducted into the New York Senate Veterans Hall of Fame in Albany yesterday. He was nominated for the honor by Senator Fred Akshar. Bilbrey, a specialist in the Army, was killed with two others... Read More.
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JC Police add charges after stabbing incident

Johnson City Police have added charges against a village man after their investigation of a stabbing on Monday. Initially, they thought 47-year-old Samuel Lambert stabbed a dog in self-defense after being bitten, but their investigation revealed that Lambert assaulted the dog and then attempted... Read More.

Woman injured in Endicott fire

A woman suffered serious burns in a fire at her apartment on Main Street in Endicott yesterday. Firefighters say the fire started while the woman was smoking in bed while on oxygen. Crews were able to contain the flames to just her apartment, but... Read More.
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Tioga County looking at shared services

Tioga County held its first Shared Services Plan Meeting on Friday. All counties in New York are now required to spend time discussing shared services and present a plan to residents before they can receive state aid. Tioga's coalition includes all town supervisors... Read More.

Part of Main St closed in Owego Tuesday

Part of Main Street in Owego is closed Tuesday. The portion of the street between North Avenue and Church Street is closed for work related to the project on Lake Street. The small stretch of Main Street will reopen tonight, but close again tomorrow... Read More.
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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.