Local leaders attend NYSAC conference

Tioga County representatives took part in last week's legislative conference of the New York State Association of Counties - or NYSAC - in Albany. The chair of the legislature, Martha Sauerbrey, was one of four from Tioga County to attend the... Read More.

OACSD accepting UPK applications

The Owego-Apalachin School District is now accepting applications for their Universal Pre-K program for next school year. UPK is aimed at helping 4-year-old children prepare to enter kindergarten. It is open to any child who lives in the district and turns... Read More.

Two accused of stealing tractor parts

Two men are facing felony charges after allegedly stealing tractor parts from Goodrich Auction in Newark Valley. The Tioga County Sheriff's Office took 34-year-old Theodore Cooper of Nichols and 35-year-old Jack Cooper of Latham into custody around 1:30am Wednesday. The men... Read More.

Binghamton woman found guilty of sexual abuse

A Binghamton woman was found guilty today of sexually abusing a relative. 37-year-old Samantha Werkheiser was found guilty by Broome County Judge Joseph Cawley this morning of abusing a 6-year-old relative between 2003 and 2007. This is the second time she has been found... Read More.

Binghamton traffic stop finds stolen money

Binghamton Police got a surprise on Tuesday, when a traffic stop discovered $20,000 in stolen cash and savings bonds. Around 10pm, police stopped a car on Jarvis Street in the city. After discovering drugs on 51-year-old Alan Barnett of Endicott, they... Read More.

BU to start enrolling students in pharmacy program

Binghamton University has been approved to begin enrolling students in their brand-new doctor of pharmacy program. They are hoping that the first class will start in August of this year. The new BU School of Pharmacy and Nursing is now under... Read More.

Winter Weather Advisory for Feb. 9

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until noon today. The National Weather Service says snow will continue falling on the Southern Tier before tapering late this morning. A total of four to eight inches of snow is possible in Tioga and Broome Counties.... Read More.

Superload expected to head down Rt. 220 today

The 187-ton Superload is expected to leave Tioga County today and head south on Route 220 into Pennsylvania. The massive GE Turbine has been crawling across the state at a rate of 5 miles per hour on its way to Carbondale, PA. It made... Read More.

VFW has van available for disabled veterans

The VFW in Owego has recently received a handicapped-accessible van and would like to give it to a disabled veteran in Tioga County to use."They can keep it as long as they need it, and when they don't need it anymore, then they can... Read More.

Gov. Wolf announces budget proposal

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf released his proposed state budget yesterday. The $32.3 billion proposal would close the state's $2.8 billion deficit through cuts and agency consolidation. The governor also wants to levy a new tax on natural gas drilling and require... Read More.

OFD announces 5th-annual golf tourney

Teams are now being accepted for the fifth-annual Owego Fallen Firefighters Memorial Golf Tournament. The event will be held on May 13 at the Pheasant Hill Country Club in Owego. The tournament annually raises funds for the Village of Owego Fire... Read More.