Daughters of Charity to leave Lourdes Hospital

After providing support to Lourdes Hospital since the 1920’s the Daughters of Charity have announced that they will be moving to another location next spring. The Daughters of Charity have provided support to healthcare initiatives at Lourdes, and played a role in the development... Read More.
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Five-year anniversary of Flood of 2011

It has been five years since the Flood of 2011. Wednesday marked the day the rain started falling around the area and Thursday was the day most people woke up to see the floodwaters throughout downtown Owego. They wouldn't recede for a few days, causing massive... Read More.

Man killed by train in Waverly identified

Waverly Police have identified the victim of the train and pedestrian accident this week as 22-year-old David Bidlack of Sayre, PA. He was struck and killed by a train just after 10pm Monday near River Road and Route 220. The police department had been... Read More.

Fire damages Wit’s End in Nichols

Fire damaged the kitchen of Wit’s End in Nichols yesterday. A structure fire was reported at the bar/restaurant around 1pm. Nichols firefighters were dispatched to the scene and requested mutual aid from Tioga Center. Scanner reports say the fire was contained to the kitchen... Read More.
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O-A students receiving iPads this year

Today is the first day of school at many local districts, including Owego-Apalachin, where new district Superintendent Corey Green has a message for parents.   "We're extremely excited to have your children back in school," he said on the WEBO Morning Show today. "We've got a... Read More.
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Owego controversy gains national attention

Owego Supervisor Don Castellucci says a controversial inscription on the town's new 9/11 memorial will not be changed, even though it has been questioned by a local interfaith group. Castellucci appeared on this morning's "Fox and Friends" program on Fox News to discuss the... Read More.

Drive-by shooting in Binghamton

Authorities responded to a drive-by shooting in Binghamton yesterday evening. The shooting occurred in the area of 88 Liberty Street where a separate shooting occurred just last month. A 27-year-old male was transported to the hospital after being shot in the thigh. Police say... Read More.

Issue surrounding Owego memorial going national

An issue surrounding the new Town of Owego 9/11 Memorial is going national. The memorial inscription identifies the perpetrators of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 as "Islamic Terrorists." Some people have taken offense with that description of the attackers, and the issue will... Read More.