Proposed County Tax Breaks

The Tioga County Legislature will be holding a public meeting to discuss a recently proposed law. The law would make it so that parents or spouses of individuals who died in the line of duty in the armed forces would not need to pay... Read More.

Motion Denied in Cal Harris Trial

The murder charge against Cal Harris will remain after a Schoharie County judge denied a motion yesterday. He is scheduled to be tried for the fourth time beginning on March 2. His latest trial ended in a hung jury earlier this year and the Harris... Read More.
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Libous Might Not Face Prison Time

Following multiple requests for leniency in sentencing, Federal prosecutors are not pursuing a prison sentence for former Senator Tom Libous, due to his declining health. Instead, prosecutors are recommending house arrest, as well as probation, and fines. Libous' is scheduled to be sentenced on... Read More.

Four Tioga County teams win Section 4 titles

Four Tioga County sports teams won Section 4 Championships this weekend. In football, Peyton Miller ran for 236 yards and five touchdowns to lead Waverly to a 48-26 win over Chenango Valley in the Class B title game. Brendyn Stillman added an interception return for... Read More.
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Windsor Youth Sports Director Arrested

The Director of Windsor Youth Sports Programs has been arrested on two counts of felony grand larceny. 57-year-old Robert Crowley of Windsor is said to have taken over $18,000 from the Windsor Youth Sports Programs bank accounts. The police investigation began last month, leading... Read More.
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Wagner Lumber Receives Grant

Wagner Lumber in Owego has received an economic grant from NYSEG. The grant is being given to Wagner Lumber, after the company upgraded its electric utility infrastructure. According to NYSEG's website, the NYSEG grant program allows for incentives up to $400,000 for electrical infrastructure... Read More.

Body Found in Ithaca Identified

The Ithaca Police department has released information on the individual who was found deceased near Ithaca Falls. The man has been identified as 51-year-old Kirk Preuss of Ohio. An autopsy has revealed that no criminal act played a role in Preuss' death.

Tioga County Could be Getting 164 New Jobs

Tioga County could be seeing 164 new jobs coming to the area. Crown Cork and Seal has been looking to build a manufacturing plant in Tioga County, but was unsure whether or not they actually would until a recent deal with the Tioga County... Read More.