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OACSD Board to approve final budget tomorrow

Wednesday, April 12 by MyHometownToday

When the Owego-Apalachin School District Board of Education meets tomorrow night, members are expected to approve the final budget proposal that will go before voters next month. The board will vote on a proposed $45 million dollar budget for the next school... Read More.

New York State Police celebrate 100 years

Wednesday, April 12 by MyHometownToday

Yesterday marked the 100th anniversary of the start of the New York State Police. The force was established on April 11, 1917 by then Gov. Charles Whitman. Current Gov. Andrew Cuomo marked the day by designating April 11 as New York... Read More.

Emergency dispatchers recognized this week

Wednesday, April 12 by MyHometownToday

Both Tioga and Broome counties are recognizing their emergency dispatchers this week for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Across the nation, the men and women who receive emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to citizens are being... Read More.

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Program could save town residents money on utilities

Tuesday, April 11 by MyHometownToday

The Towns of Owego and Union are looking at a program that could save residents on their utility bills. The state's Community Choice Aggregation program allows municipalities to select the supplier of energy services for the entire town, allowing residents to... Read More.

Sayre SD looking at program cuts, teacher furloughs

Tuesday, April 11 by MyHometownToday

Sayre High School students picketed outside the school yesterday, and a board meeting last night got heated as the school district is looking at cutting several programs for next year. Hundreds of people filled the auditorium at the school - many wearing red shirts... Read More.

Registration now open for Strawberry Shake 5K

Tuesday, April 11 by MyHometownToday

Registration is now open for the sixth-annual Strawberry Shake 5K Run/Walk. The race is run on the Friday of Strawberry Festival Weekend in Owego and will be held this year on June 16. Besides the 5K, there is also a mile... Read More.

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Schumer bill aims to help rural hospitals

Tuesday, April 11 by MyHometownToday

Senator Charles Schumer was in Norwich yesterday to announce new legislation to help rural hospitals. The Rural Hospital Access Act of 2017 will provide funds to assist hospitals in small communities as the federal government plans for cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. Schumer says... Read More.

Shooter confesses, more details in Commons shooting

Tuesday, April 11 by MyHometownToday

Ithaca Police say the man accused in the shooting on the Ithaca Commons early Sunday has confessed to the crime. 22-year-old Yakez Cornett says the victim bumped into him inside Silky Jones bar, and then again outside after the bar had closed, sparking a... Read More.

Hornell man drowns after kayak capsizes

Tuesday, April 11 by MyHometownToday

Authorities say a Hornell man died yesterday after drowning in a Steuben County lake. The county sheriff's office says 23-year-old Zachary George died drowned after his kayak capsized on Almond Lake in Hornellsville. He was pulled out of the water by firefighters, but was... Read More.

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Children’s House hosting 5K Race for Healing

Monday, April 10 by MyHometownToday

The Children's House in Towanda will hold their fourth-annual 5K Race for Healing on Saturday, April 29 at the Athens High School. Pre-registration is open now and can be done on the Children's House website or Facebook page. All... Read More.

Head-on MVA reported in Catatonk Monday

Monday, April 10 by MyHometownToday

A head-on two-car accident with injuries was reported at 1299 Owego Road this morning, between the Tioga County Highway Department and Bostwick Auctions on Route 96 in Catatonk. The road was blocked off and a helicopter was called in to transport someone from the... Read More.

NY passes state budget

Monday, April 10 by MyHometownToday

New York lawmakers have agreed to a budget for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. The $153 billion spending plan will increase education aid by $1.1 billion - a 4.4 percent increase to public school districts - up the tax rate on millionaires, begin a middle... Read More.

Author: MyHometownToday

OACSD Board to approve final budget tomorrow

New York State Police celebrate 100 years

Emergency dispatchers recognized this week

Program could save town residents money on utilities

Sayre SD looking at program cuts, teacher furloughs

Registration now open for Strawberry Shake 5K

Schumer bill aims to help rural hospitals

Shooter confesses, more details in Commons shooting

Hornell man drowns after kayak capsizes

Children’s House hosting 5K Race for Healing

Head-on MVA reported in Catatonk Monday

NY passes state budget

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